Google Voice Typing Settings
Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google voice typing.
1. From a Home screen, tap
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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Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.
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Block offensive words: Hide recognized
offensive voice results.
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Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a
Bluetooth headset, if one is connected.
Settings
Apps >
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Voice Input
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google
searches using spoken commands.
To perform a voice search, tap
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
2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for
options.
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Enhanced Google services: Full voice
interaction.
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Basic Google recognition: Simple voice
recognition.
3. Tap
Settings next to the selected recognition
service to configure its options.
Text-to-Speech Options
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS
is used for various accessibility features, such as
TalkBack. For more information, see Accessibility.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech for
options:
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Tap
Google text-to-speech engine for options.
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Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
is spoken.
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Listen to an example: Play a sample of
speech synthesis (available if voice data is
installed).
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Default language status: Display the default
language in use.
in the Google
Apps >
Apps >
Language and Input Settings