How To Use Ok Google on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Galaxy Note 8 is intuitive and simple to use. But it has so many functions that it sometimes takes you a while to find what you’re looking for. Voice commands make it much simpler to use this phone without having to spend too much time scrolling through your options.

You can use your virtual assistant to look up a fact online or from your calendar. Additionally, you can send messages or call a contact without even touching your phone.

The Note 8 comes with easy access to Google Assistant, which is one of the most promising virtual assistants at the moment. Here is what you need to know about it.

Setting Up Ok Google

Ok Google is the phrase that activates your virtual assistant. If you have a command to make or a question you want answered, say the phrase aloud. Your phone will recognize your voice and find what you’re looking for.

But before you can use Ok Google on your Galaxy Note 8, you need to set it up. Here is how you can do that.

1. Start with Touching the Home Icon

Hold it down for a while.

Go through the text that explains the basics of using Google Assistant. When you’re done, tap on Next.

2. Activate Voice Recognition

To teach Google Assistant to recognize your voice, tap on Get Started.

After this, you need to repeat the words “Ok Google” three times. Your phone will record your voice and learn to recognize the command. It won’t react to someone else saying the words.

This concludes setup. Whenever you need access to the virtual assistant, just say Ok Google. You can always disable Google Assistant if it doesn’t work out for you.

Ways to Fix Ok Google on the Note 8

When it’s set up, you can use the command to activate Google Assistant anytime. But occasionally, some of your phone’s settings may interfere with the way Ok Google works.

Here are some of the reasons why Ok Google may not work on your Note 8.

1. Battery Saver Is On

If your battery saver’s turned on, your phone won’t pick up any voice commands. To turn the battery saver off, go into Settings>Device Maintenance>Battery, then turn the Power Saving toggle off.

There is another way to do this, but it isn’t always successful.

Again, you should go into Settings>Device Maintenance>Battery. Then select Unmonitored apps and Optimized apps. Add Google to the list of approved apps, which means that the Assistant should work even when battery saving mode is on.

2. You’re Using the Wrong Language Settings

To use Google Assistant, select English (US) in your phone’s language settings. To update your phone’s language, follow these steps:

• Go into Settings
• Select Language and Input
• Select Google Voice Typing
• Go into Offline Speech Recognition

Here, you should tap on the Update option next to English (US).

3. Your Microphone Needs Cleaning

Your microphone may be clogged and unresponsive. Use a pin to clean it.

A Final Thought

The Note 8 is very convenient to use. You can write on it even when it’s turned off. The S Pen makes it easy to record notes and communicate with anyone.

But when you use Ok Google, you can perform these tasks even more quickly. It also makes multitasking easier.