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.

Use any of these shortcuts:
- Speak: Say “Hey Google” or “OK Google”, if you've taught it to recognize your voice.
- Press & hold the Power button. If this doesn't work, turn the gesture on.
- Swipe: Swipe up from the bottom left or right corner of your phone. Learn more.
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 recognize your voice

Open the Gemini app .
Tap your profile icon > Settings.
Tap Talk to Gemini hands-free.
Turn on Hey Google and follow the prompts to record your voice.

Fix an issue

If your phone isn't recognizing “Hey, Google” commands:

Check Battery saver: When on, voice triggers (“Hey Google”) are disabled. Use a different shortcut to start voice commands, or turn off Battery saver.
Retrain your voice trigger: Re-teach Gemini to recognize your voice.
Clear the microphone: Check that your case or screen protector isn't covering the microphones.