Phone Calls, SMS And E-mail
- Call Raj at work.
- Text Rahul I’ll be there in a few minutes.
- Call the The Park Hotel.
- Are we still on for our meeting tomorrow at 2?
- Send message to Manoj Yeah I saw it, it was really good.
- Call Truffles at St. Marks Street
- E-mail Maddy, BCC Rohith, subject Lets catch-up tomorrow, message Hey, Lets catch up tomorrow at 1pm at Pizza Hut, Brigade Road.
Reminders and Calendar Events
Set reminders for yourself from the homescreen to do anything from sit-ups in the morning to emptying the bins every Thursday at 3pm. You can even set location-based reminders
- Note to self: “Car parked in G 18”.
- Remind me to return Maddy’s pendrive in fifteen minutes.
- Create new calendar event: “Meeting with Maddy at 2:00pm next Tuesday”.
- Post to Facebook: “I’m using Google Now commands to post with my voice!”
Control Apps Using Google Now
First, make sure you have Google Now enabled on any screen (Settings -> Google -> Search & Now -> Voice -> “Ok Google” detection -> “From any screen”). Once this is done, you just need to hold the Home button on your phone or say “Ok, Google,” and the Now prompt will pop up.
Control YouTube video playback
Open the YouTube app, activate Google Now, and say any of the following commands to control your YouTube playback. It’s particularly useful if your hands are occupied repairing a computer or handling food. (No one wants a phone covered in raw chicken sludge.)
- Play – Play a video
- Pause – Pause a video
- Stop – Stop playing and buffering the video
- Minimize – Shrink the video to the bottom right corner of the screen
- Maximize – Make the video full screen
- Exit” or Close player – Close the video but leave YouTube open
- Play on … or Connect to … – then say “TV,” “Chromecast,” or “Console” to stream YouTube to the device of your choice. Follow this with “Disconnect from …” one of the above devices to stop streaming.
- Skip ads – The greatest voice command of them all!
WhatsApp, Hangouts, Telegram, Viber Google Now Commands
Just as you can dictate and send a text message using your default messaging app, you can use just about any other messaging app using Google Now. Below are some examples:
- Send a [WhatsApp] to Dad
- Send a message to [Mom] with [Telegram]
- Send a message with [WhatsApp]
Gmail
If you manage crucial things like bills, flights, and meetings through your Gmail, you can access them using Google Now directly from the Android homescreen. Examples include:
- Show me my receipts
- Show me my bills
- What time is my flight?
- Where is my hotel?
Google Now Sports Google Now Voice Commands.
- What’s the number of centuries scored by Sachin?
- How much does Vince Wilfork weigh?
- How many championships has Phil Jackson won?
- What’s the cricket score?
Google Now Weather Commands.
You can check the weather using a number of voice commands through Google Now:
- Is it sunny outside right now?
- Is it going to snow on Sunday?
- Will I need an umbrella later?
- Weather for Thursday.
- Do I need a jacket tomorrow in Bengaluru?
- What is the weather going to be like this weekend?
Google Now Commands For Directions, Maps, and Location.
- Map of Bengaluru.
- Where is Area Code 560001?
- Get me to work from here*
- Get me to Chinnaswamy stadium from here*
- How far is the sun?
- Where’s the nearest ATM machine?
- Where is the closest Starbucks?
- How far away is Mysore?
- How do I get to Kanteerava Stadium for my location?
- Navigate me to Brigade Road on foot* (you can also say by bike, by bus, etc.)
Funny Google Now Commands.
Google Now may not have the slick image of Siri or the personable voice of Alexa, but that doesn’t mean it lacks a sense of humor. If you’re clued up on your pop/geek culture, then try the below commands if you want to get some free laughs or at least mild enjoyment.
- Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right
- Make me a sandwich
- When am I?
- What is the loneliest number?
- Do a barrel roll
- What is the answer to life, the universe and everything?
There are many things Google Now can do for you. Make sure you take full advantage of all the features offered by google voice search.
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