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"OK Google".... in the UK ???

BeethovensPianoBeethovensPiano Posts: 11,689
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So a new update to Google search is supposed to bring this feature (saying OK Google) to the UK, without having to change your search language settings to US English. But I cant seem to get it to work, it's there if I change to US English though..... hmmmm I am on android 4.2.2, maybe thats the problem.

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    artnadaartnada Posts: 10,113
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    I'm on 4.2.2.

    Open Google search, press menu, settings, press Voice, then make sure "Hotword Detection" is on. And UK English.

    My settings here
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    chenkschenks Posts: 13,231
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    BeethovensPiano wrote: »
    So a new update to Google search is supposed to bring this feature (saying OK Google) to the UK, without having to change your search language settings to US English. But I cant seem to get it to work, it's there if I change to US English though..... hmmmm I am on android 4.2.2, maybe thats the problem.

    have you actually had the google search "app" update yet?
    you need to wait for that AFAIK.
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    BeethovensPianoBeethovensPiano Posts: 11,689
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    I have version 3.1.24.941712 installed. I did uninstall and then reinstall from the play store too. Maybe i'm just not getting the latest version for some reason. :confused:
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    chenkschenks Posts: 13,231
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    BeethovensPiano wrote: »
    I have version 3.1.24.941712 installed. I did uninstall and then reinstall from the play store too

    that's not the new version.
    un-installing and re-installing won't give you the new version. you have to wait for it to be pushed out to you.
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    BeethovensPianoBeethovensPiano Posts: 11,689
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    artnada wrote: »
    I'm on 4.2.2.

    Open Google search, press menu, settings, press Voice, then make sure "Hotword Detection" is on. And UK English.

    My settings here

    Ive done those things, but there is no "hotword Detection" option. I think it just doesn't work with my tablet unfortunately - Asus MeMo Pad HD 7.

    EDIT: OK I have just seen chenks post. But I dont understand why it doesnt download the latest version from the Play Store, it even says the latest version is from the 6th February.

    Weird.
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    flagpoleflagpole Posts: 44,641
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    I noticed saying Google is sufficient. No need for OK.

    Think of the time I've saved you.
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    chenkschenks Posts: 13,231
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    updated search app was just pushed out to me
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    artnadaartnada Posts: 10,113
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    flagpole wrote: »
    I noticed saying Google is sufficient. No need for OK.

    Think of the time I've saved you.
    I have to say Ok Google
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    chenkschenks Posts: 13,231
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    artnada wrote: »
    I have to say Ok Google

    as do i.
    simply saying "google" does nothing.
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    artnadaartnada Posts: 10,113
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    I think flagpole has Giggle and not Google on his phone¬
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    BeethovensPianoBeethovensPiano Posts: 11,689
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    chenks wrote: »
    updated search app was just pushed out to me

    I just got it too:)
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    BeethovensPianoBeethovensPiano Posts: 11,689
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    But its a shame the Video and TV section doesn't work
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    Anika HansonAnika Hanson Posts: 15,629
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    So how does this work?

    I have the update and have the correct settings installed.

    Do I need to go inside google now before I can use the hot word or can I just say it like you can on the nexus 5 to launch google now?
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    chenkschenks Posts: 13,231
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    Anika Hanson wrote: »
    Do I need to go inside google now before I can use the hot word or can I just say it like you can on the nexus 5 to launch google now?

    you need to open google search first
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    Anika HansonAnika Hanson Posts: 15,629
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    chenks wrote: »
    you need to open google search first

    Ok thanks. That's what I have done.
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    flagpoleflagpole Posts: 44,641
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    chenks wrote: »
    you need to open google search first

    i don't. Nexus 5.

    my home screen has the search bar on it. but i just say it from the home screen
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    chenkschenks Posts: 13,231
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    flagpole wrote: »
    i don't. Nexus 5.

    my home screen has the search bar on it. but i just say it from the home screen

    that's because you have a nexus 5 with the GEL.
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