Voice search in Yandex. Voice search in Yandex browser

Ok Google is not only voice search!

TV ads suggest that the famous "OK Google" is the ability to specify a search query by voice. On computers, if you install the Google Chrome browser, there will also be such an opportunity - voice search.

But for owners of smartphones and tablets running the Android OS (Android), "OK Google" gives you much more options. "Okay Google" on Android allows you to control your smartphone using voice commands. You can make calls, send SMS and email without touching the touchscreen - completely or almost completely without hands!

• Call a person from the phone book.
• Send SMS to a subscriber from the phone book.
• Send Whatsapp message.
• Send a short e-mail to a subscriber from the phone book.
• Find out the weather.
• Launch the application.
• Open site.
• Find out the result of calculations (for example, 2 times 189).
• Learn the translation of a foreign word. Or translation from native to foreign.

This is an incomplete list. And besides this, "Ok Google" allows you to use voice input of text, instead of typing this text on the keyboard. That is, for example, you can dictate a full-fledged e-mail letter.

Term hint

• Tap, tap- short touch with your finger on the touch screen. Similar to left clicking on a computer.
• Long tap- Touch with finger hold. Similar to right clicking on a computer.
• Swipe- movement of a finger (or several) on the touch screen. Swipe, for example, scrolls the contents of the screen on mobile devices. Or the output of additional control panels (swipe from the top or from the side edge of the screen).

How to enable Android voice control

Voice control requires a permanent Internet connection! While this may work without the Internet to a limited extent, in this case the quality of your voice recognition will be so poor that it will actually be impossible to use voice control.

The "Google app" is most often already installed on the versions of Android used by smartphone manufacturers. "Google Speech Synthesizer" smartphone manufacturers install less frequently.

Checking their presence on your device is not difficult. Open "" and scroll through the list of applications:

If a " Google app"is not in this list, then you need to install it from the Play Market.

Check installed or not speech synthesizer you can also through the settings (" Settings - Personal - Data - Language & input") there should be two options " Voice input" and " speech synthesis":

If both "Google App" and "Speech Synthesizer" are installed, then you can enable voice control in the settings.

First in the section Settings - Device - Applications" you need to make sure that the "Google App" is not disabled. And if it is disabled, then enable it.

After that, in the section Settings - Personal Data -Google"open settings screen" Search andGoogle Now":

This is how the screen looks like:

Then open the "Ok Google Recognition" screen. Here you need to specify the settings for "Ok Google Recognition":

• From the active "Google App". First, you will need to manually launch this application, for example with a shortcut from the Desktop, and then you can perform a voice command.
• If you enable the option " On any screen", then you can perform a voice command at any time, when the screen is on. Even on the lock screen. You only need to say the phrase "Ok Google" to activate the Google voice assistant.

Voice typing (voice text)

If you tap on this icon, it will open the voice recognition screen:

However, the program adds spaces before these characters! Voice typing is absolutely real, but dictated text will have to be corrected manually. Unfortunately, the program cannot separate paragraphs yet, this will also need to be done manually.

How to download Android voice control

If your device does not have the required two applications, then you will need to install them through the Google Play Store. It's as easy as turning on the "Okay Google" service. However, there is one non-obvious aspect in this matter. This is the integration of the "Okay Google" service into the graphical shell of the device (launcher), so that Google's voice search is convenient to use.

There are launchers in which the "Okay Google" service is already integrated, for example, the Chinese "Launcher 3", which is used in particular in a custom Android called Freeme OS. However, not all launchers integrate the "Okay Google" voice assistant service.

And if your device has just such a launcher (Launcher), then it makes sense for you to try a launcher from Google called "Google Start". This launcher integrates not only the voice control of "OK Google", but also another technology of the company - "Google Now". At the same time, the launcher itself is very simple and compact - nothing more.

The "Ok Google" voice assistant, by default, in this launcher, is available on the start screen and on the "Google Now" screen. However, in the settings you can specify that voice control is available on any screen, including application screens and the lock screen.

Start screen of the "Google Start" launcher:

The "Google Now" screen in the "Google Start" launcher:

Apps Screen in Google Start Launcher:

She tells jokes, you can play cities with her. Uses all Google voice binding (synthesizer and speech recognition).

Alice Yandex uses her own speech synthesizer (not Google, unlike Dusi and Interlocutor). There are no settings in the program. Speech recognition is good. Be that as it may, allowance must be made for the fact that this is the "youngest" program of this type. As far as I know, it was only released in 2017. Given the seriousness of the developer, we can assume that she may have a good future.

Microsoft Cortana. Yes, Cortana is also available for Android. However, she only understands English and only speaks English herself. At the same time, the set of commands it has is less than in "Okay Google". Cortana has the functionality of an interlocutor, but the interlocutor from her is useless. She does not shine with intelligence and a sense of humor. For example, to the request "OK Google", Cortana answers corny - "Google is ok, but this is Cortana". But the main problem is of course the English language. You need to have a pretty good American pronunciation for her to understand you. It is easier with short phrases, but it is difficult for her to dictate long phrases (for notes, SMS, etc.).

You can't install Cortana directly. First you need to install "Microsoft Apps" and from this application you can install Cortana. You will need a Microsoft account!

high speed internet

In order to use voice control normally, your smartphone must have a stable and high-speed Internet connection. If the connection is at low speed or unstable, then it will not be control, but hassle.

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- a voice assistant that allows you to enter commands not only from the keyboard, but also by voice. An analogue of this function is the Siri application for iPhone. Ok Google is a voice search that can be used not only on Android phones, but also on a computer. You don't need to download anything for this. This service is built into Google Chrome and will not load on other browsers. That is, if you need this function, you will have to install a browser.

Inclusion

In order for you to have the Ok Google function on your computer, download the Google Chrome browser, since it is installed only on it. Other browsers will not work. You can do this by following the link https://www.google.ru/chrome/browser/desktop/index.html on the official website of the developer. There is software for various operating systems and computer architectures.

• Launch your browser;
• Click on the menu at the top right. The icon looks like three short parallel lines;
• In the expanded lists, select Settings;
• The settings menu will open. Scroll down and you'll see a Search section containing several subsections;
• Find the line called "Enable Ok Google Voice Search";

Setting up voice search

• Set a marker - a tick in the box next to the inscription;
• Restart your browser and open a new browser tab;
• Say "Okay Google", and then the actual command and the search will start.

Application launch

Naturally, on a computer, google voice search will only work if the microphone is on. With laptops, this is not a problem, since all models equipped with a camera have a microphone, but on stationary and outdated PCs, a microphone will have to be purchased additionally. Thus, it is not difficult to enable ok google in the browser, but the downside is that this application is a function of the browser, and not the search engine itself, and therefore cannot work in other browsers, even when using Google.

If we are talking about an application for a smartphone, it does not need to be installed at all. It works on all Android phones by default. The list of commands for a telephone application is wider than for a computer application. This is due to the fact that it includes "telephone" commands - sending SMS, calendar reminders, alarms, system search, etc.).

Teams

The best feature that Google provides is voice search for a computer - giving an exact answer to a question, and not search results, like a standard search service. However, how accurate the information will be depends on the team. Since the launch of the OK Google app, it has been constantly improved. Currently, it recognizes commands in Russian much better and is able to give accurate answers to questions. The list of such recognizable queries has become much wider than even a year ago. If the command is not recognized, the service returns the result of the search query, as when using the search string.

However, there is a significant difference between Russian-language and English-language services. So, some requests that are unrecognizable in Russian are easily perceived by the system when pronounced in English. In addition, ok google for desktop recognizes what language the command is spoken in, without any additional settings. The most popular and recognizable queries in the application:

1. What time is it (reports the current time based on geolocation, but you can specify the city and find out the time in it);
2. What's the weather like (also reports for a given place by default, but you can also name a city);
3. How to get from ... to ... (as an option, how to get from me to ...);
4. Go to… (website name);
5. Exchange Rates;
6. How many N dollars in rubles (or vice versa);
7. What…
8. Who it…
9. Show a picture (or video) with a description, etc.

searching results

Installing OK Google on a computer is not difficult, and there are a lot of benefits from this application. Of course, you can do without it and enter commands as before manually, but with a large amount of work, this can take a lot of time.

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Additional settings for the voice assistant Alice

The beauty of "Alice" is that it does not have a large number of additional settings.

Among those available are:

1. Disable voice activation. To do this, on the taskbar, you need to click on the search bar "Alice" or the microphone icon, and then click on the gear symbol. After that, it remains to disable the "Voice activation" option. Now you can only talk to "Alice" by clicking on the microphone icon on the taskbar.

   

   

   

2. Disable voice responses. The procedure is similar. You just need to turn off Alice's Voice Answers. After that, the program will stop responding aloud, but will still accept voice commands.

   

3. Change microphone. To do this, in the settings in the "Microphone" section, you need to select the desired equipment.

   

4. Set display mode. In the settings in the "Appearance" block, you can select your preferred display mode on the screen. There are three of them: in the form of a microphone icon, in the form of a small search bar, compact.

   

5. Enable search suggestions. In the settings you need to activate the corresponding function.

   

6. Pin your favorite sites. To do this, click on the microphone icon, then click on the square icon. Next, you need to right-click on the desired widget and select the appropriate site.

   

   

7. Work with found files. In the settings in the "Working with files" section, select the most convenient option.

   

8. Set up hotkeys. In the settings in the "Hot keys" block, select the desired sequence of them. "Alice" can be called by the key combination "Ctrl + ~".

   

Important! However, the product is ready to go immediately after installation. You can configure additional options for greater ease of use.

Installing "Alice" on a phone or tablet

Video - Installing the voice assistant Alice from Yandex

Today, the Google system is considered the leading information source. In the field of mobile devices, its use has long exceeded 85%, and the possibility of remote search has only increased its demand and popularity.

Typing search queries is not always convenient, especially while on the road or doing household chores. Now, to obtain the necessary information, it is enough just to use one command, so that the “smart” system does everything for you.

The principle of the application is based on recognizing your voice and generating a search query with the results displayed on the screen. To “attract attention” of the utility, you just need to say the code phrase “OK Google”.

Functional

The use of Google Voice Search for PC is not limited to finding information. This utility has a very wide functionality, creating the ability to fully optimize the management of your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

• Possibility to configure all orders related to actions in the browser. Turn on the music, start the player, or start downloading files - Ok Google for PC will do it for you.
• Manage your own PC. Ok Google can not only launch applications or find information, it also successfully manages your PC. You can set commands like: turn on the alarm, turn off the computer, create a reminder, etc.
• Recognition of multiple languages.
• Constant development. One of the new features was a voice response: now the program will not only “hear” you, but also tell you about the information found.
• An impressive list of recognizable voice commands, expanding every day.
• Built-in censorship system designed to cut off profanity in the results.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this application certainly include free use, significant time savings, and the ability to control the device from a distance. The latest versions of Google Assistant are also distinguished by stable operation, the absence of bugs and high-quality voice recognition.

The disadvantages include the need for careful configuration, the need to update Google Chrome in a timely manner, and the presence of a stable Internet connection.

How to run Ok Google on PC

Initially, the client was developed exclusively for mobile platforms, but its functionality and growing popularity have won the love of PC users as well. To download OK Google on a computer for Windows, you will need to follow a series of simple steps:

1. Download emulator. It is he who is responsible for creating an improvised android platform on your PC, ensuring the stable operation of the application.
2. Using the emulator, download the program and start the installation.
3. After the installation process is complete, you will need to configure the utility using the Chrome browser.

There are no full-fledged analogues of Google search yet. The Web provides several options for assistant programs for specific areas of management or a specific type of device.

• Cortana. Voice assistant for Yandex. A relatively new utility that has not yet proven itself in the software market. The principle is practically the same as the work of the Google search engine, however, Cortana has a number of significant drawbacks. The utility is only available for Windows 7, 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10. In addition to the limited choice of OS, Cortana is a separate browser that cannot boast of stable operation.
• talking phone. A remote control utility that allows you to set up notifications about the status of your device. The functionality is extremely limited, as a plus it is possible to note the possibility of choosing a voice reminder: the program has a built-in male and female voice.
• Remember all. A cute planner that will take over the function of your organizer. Remember all does not know anything else, but it will remind you of scheduled meetings regularly. Notes are created using voice control, the application is synchronized with the Google calendar, which allows you to maintain the current date and time format.
• Siri. The long-awaited Russian-speaking assistant designed for Apple devices. The wide command base is combined with the humor of the developers: the assistant knows how to joke and reacts to humorous phrases. The application famously compensates for the lack of vocabulary from the Web, constantly delighting with new phrases. The disadvantage of Siri is that it is only compatible with Apple devices and the need to have a UDID linked to an Apple developer account.

System requirements and setup

To function properly, Google Assistant will need the latest version of Google Chrome and a connected microphone.

Many users are concerned about the question: “How to enable Google voice search on a computer?”. After installing the application, you will need to configure it. Everything is quite simple here:

1. We go into the browser and find the settings tab.
2. In the found tab, select the option “Enable voice search”.
3. Open a browser window. At the very bottom, the line “Say Ok Google” should appear.
4. After saying the magic phrase, a message from the security system will appear on the screen asking for permission to use the microphone.
5. Click the “Allow” button and enjoy the opportunities that have opened up.

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Results and comments

From the first minutes of using voice search on your computer, Okay Google will please you with amazing functionality. The number of recognized commands will surprise you with its variety, and the system's instant response to your voice will save you a lot of time. But, do not forget - Google is far from being able to do everything, so you will still have to work closely with a PC on your own.

Hello everyone, in today's article, we'll talk about voice search for the Yandex Term computer, and to be more precise, I'll show you where to download, how to enable, configure, delete and use voice search from Yandex.

What is Yandex Voice Search for Computer

Most recently, Yandex introduced its new product Yandex Line. With the help of which, you can control the computer using your voice.

Where to download the program Yandex string voice search for Windows 7, 8, 10

Absolutely all programs and applications, including Yandex Line, are best downloaded from the official website. To do this, follow this link https://yandex.ru/promo

On the page that opens, click on the "Install" button.

How to enable Yandex voice search

After installation, the Yandex string program will automatically be added to the Windows taskbar and will be ready to work, you only need a microphone on your computer or laptop.

How to use Yandex string

In order to start using the Yandex line, you need to say the command "Listen, Yandex" into the microphone. Or click on the microphone icon in the taskbar.

After that, it will open a new tab in the browser with your request.

Also, using the Yandex line, you can run programs installed on your computer by pronouncing their name. For example, I said the word “Avast” into the microphone, after which this antivirus program opened.

Or open any sites by saying "Vkontakte", my VK page opened.

Even in the functionality of the Yandex line, computer management is laid down, namely: shutdown, reboot and sleep mode. It is enough just to command "Turn off the computer", after that, the shutdown will occur.

Yandex line settings

For more convenient use of the Yandex string, settings are provided. In order to enter them, you need to move the mouse cursor over the microphone icon, then right-click, select "Settings" in the window that opens.

In the Yandex settings of the line, we can specify in which browser to open the results with a request. Also change other settings.

How to remove Yandex line from a computer Windows 7, 8, 10

If for some reason you decide to remove the Yandex line from your computer, you must do the following.

2. In the program section, select the "Uninstall a program" item.

3. In the list of programs, we find Yandex.String, and double-click on it.

4. In the window that opens, click the "Yes" button.