Control phone with your voice

Speak a command

Not all languages support voice commands.

Use the Gemini app to call contacts, get directions, set alarms and get answers by speaking.

  1. Use any of these shortcuts:

    • Speak: say ‘Hey Google’ or ‘OK Google’, if you've taught it to recognise your voice.
    • Press the Power button twice.
    • Swipe: swipe up from the bottom left- or right-hand corner of your phone. Learn more.

  2. Say a command or ask a question.

    Ask about your current screen by saying ‘What am I looking at?’

To learn about changing settings for Gemini, read Google's help.

Teach Gemini to recognise your voice

  1. Open the Gemini app .

  2. Tap your profile icon > Settings.

  3. Tap Talk to Gemini hands-free.
  4. Turn on Hey Google and follow the prompts to record your voice.

Fix an issue

If your phone isn't recognising ‘Hey Google’ commands:

  1. Check Battery Saver: when on, voice triggers (‘Hey Google’) are disabled. Use a different shortcut to start voice commands or turn off Battery Saver.

  2. Retrain your voice trigger: re-teach Gemini to recognise your voice.
  3. Clear the microphone: check that your case or screen protector isn't covering the microphones.