OK Google not working? Here s how to fix it - Android Authority
Here are a few fixes to try out if OK Google isn',t working on your Android device, no technical expertise required.
OK Google not working? Here's how to fix it. For those of us who've been around a while, it can still feel like the future when saying "Hey Google" or "OK Google" triggers Google Assistant on an Android phone. The illusion quickly falls apart, however, when you use those magic words and nothing happens. It could be that you didn't speak loudly enough. There are a variety of potential reasons for OK Google not working though, some of which are no fault of your own. QUICK ANSWER. First, check your settings — make sure that both Google Assistant and "Hey/OK Google are turned on, and that Assistant is set to the right language. If that doesn't fix anything, try updating the Assistant app, turning off battery saver options, or re-training the OK Google voice model. JUMP TO KEY SECTIONS. Rule out simpler fixes. It's worth scouring around a bit to rule out the simplest issues. For example, check your language settings — OK Google might not be working because you're speaking the wrong language. To check or change settings, open Assistant manually, usually by swiping up from the bottom left or right corner of the screen. If you have a Home button, hold it down. Tap on your profile picture when it appears. Tap Languages . Select one language as your primary. You can pick Add a language if you're bilingual, but note that some features aren't available in every language. Also, check the microphone on your device. There can be debris in the grille that makes it harder for your device to pick up audio. Make sure you're not in a loud environment, either, since while OK Google detection has improved over the years, noisy surroundings can still render it useless. Make sure Google Assistant is on. Even more fundamental is whether or not Google Assistant is on in the first place. On your Android device, try to trigger it with the appropriate gesture or button commands instead of your voice. If it's not active, you should be prompted to change that."
