Google Voice Typing Settings Voice Input
Speak rather than type your text entries using Google
Voice Typing.
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google
searches using spoken commands.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Google voice typing for options:
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Language: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
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“Ok Google” detection: Tap to launch a Google
search whenever you say “Ok Google”.
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Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
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Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
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Block offensive words: Hide words many
people find offensive are in results of Google
voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in
results with a placeholder (####).
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Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from
a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is
connected.
To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search
bar or widget. Or say “Ok Google” to launch a Google
search (if the hotword detection option is enabled).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for
options.
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Tap Enhanced Google services for full voice
interaction or Basic Google recognition for
simple voice recognition.
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Tap Settings next to the selected option to
configure its options.
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