You may see this post looking for help after you've bought a new Android device, and of course, you can't wait to try it out. But how are you going to configure it? the old way? Well in this case we are going to teach you how to configure a new Android device with Ok Google, the super assistant.
Although, why configure the device with Ok Google? Believe us when we tell you that it is a useful thing to do, because it makes it extremely easy for you to transfer information between one device and another, without having to use so many shortcuts.
However, For many owners of the robot devices, Ok Google is something unknown, a new world to explore.
So get ready to learn about this great feature, with which you can configure a new device simply with your voice, without so many shortcuts. And before, we also teach you how to configure your assistant so that when you say Ok Google it activates immediately.
But first, what is Ok Google?
Ok Google is a fantastic feature of Android devices, is the company's voice assistant, with which you can customize or even configure your device just by talking to it.
It is so versatile that using your voice you can regulate the volume of the player or configure your playlist to listen to what you like the most.
It even goes further because it allows you to configure even the smart TV, from turning it on to placing the content you want to see. And all simply with the voice. But since the purpose of this material is to configure, then also You can configure what you need, from a smartwatch to wireless headphones, all from the same mobile.
This function is only Available for devices running Android 4.4 or higher, as well as having the latest Google Search update. To activate it, all you have to do is pronounce the initials “Ok Google” and it will be ready to listen to your orders. But what do I have to tell the device to configure others? Well, under these lines you will know it.
Activate function
The first thing you should do is Activate the “Ok Google” function that, although it is somewhat hidden, we are going to show you how to do this step. And it all starts in the device settings:
- Enter the settings or configuration of your device.
- Use the search engine in the settings menu and type (without the quotes) “Google Assistant”. Various options will appear, of which you will press “Voice Match” and that contains your search below.
- When entering the Google Voice Match options, you will have to activate the Hey Google option. What does this? That, even if the screen is off, the mobile will be able to access the assistant just by saying “Hey Google or Ok Google”.
- You have the ability to teach the assistant what your voice sounds like so that it recognizes you without inconvenience. This is activated after you check the activation of the assistant (previous step).
Done, you have the function activated; Now let's proceed to configure a nearby device with your voice.
Set up nearby devices with Ok Google
Now that you have voice enabled, it's time to learn how to set up nearby devices. A first process can be the configuration of a new mobile, passing the data of the old one.
Set up nearby devices
To configure a new device or tablet, you must follow the steps that we leave you below with Ok Google.
Before detailing the steps, you will require that your device to connect is compatible with the Google assistant. To do this, you can look at its characteristics in the box, where you can check the "Made for or Made by Google" seal.
The most important are Chromecast devices, Wear OS watches, accessories with quick link.
- Make sure you have active on mobile both the option of Location like Bluetooth. If it is an accessory with quick pairing, remember to have it turned on.
- pronounce the words "Ok Google Set up my device."
- Select the Add device with the Integrated Wizard option.
- the old mobile the search process will begin to pair with the new one.
- Once found, all that remains is to follow the instructions that the mobile will give you.
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Stop going through the manual process of setting up or connecting two devices and start using Ok Google. Train your voice so that your mobile understands you and you can configure what you need just by talking to it.