As per the title, since the google search / google now update where by it can be used on any screen locked etc... when activated (it currently is not as it isn't compatible with English UK language) When I press my BT headset button it brings up the old voice dialler instead of google now, if I uninstall google search and try my headset it works but then if I apply the update it goes to the old voice dialler which is naff for anyone that has over 4 numbers and limited features.....
Any suggestions?
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After a struggle, I have successfully paired my NS with a Parrot CK3000 Bluetooth car kit. This is great because I can now activate the voice dialer from my steering wheel... however, the voice recognition on the NS voice dialer is less than useless!!!! It does not recognise names very well and you end up calling random people. Trying to "Call Sam", always ends up calling Simon. I have tried changing the voice settings to English UK (preferred), English Generic and US but no joy.
My old WM device had excellent voice dialing, worked spot on every time. At least it asked you first if the selected contact was correct! The google voice dial app just dials straight away!
Is there a better voice dialer app? Preferably one that doesn't involve active data?
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Sorry Thought this was an app question
I never use the voice dialer app, but I use the Google Voice Actions to say "call Sam" without problems. I don't know if they use the same voice engine, but you might want to try. I think it's actually called the Voice Search app. Must be US English for proper function.
Actually, might not be a good solution for you, since you have to hit accept key on the phone, so not true hands free.
Ok, this is very weird.
I've been using Google Voice for over 2 years now on Android. I've also had an app called GVmynumber which dials to my Google Voice then dials out a number. They've worked great.
Over the past week, I've been experiencing the following problem:
When the menu comes up asking me to call with google voice or call without google voice, and I choose call with google voice, then the same menu reappears. I click it again and it keeps reappearing. But if I click call without google voice it's fine.
Things I have tried:
1. Reinstalling the apps.
2. Rebooting.
3. Changing the google voice toggle back and forth.
Anyone have any ideas on this?
I upgraded to One S from MyTouch 4G, and noticed the following issues with voice dialing:
1. I used to use the dedicated button on MT4G. On 1S, when I try to use the google search "microphone" button, it has terrible voice recognition. Vlingo works much better than stock functionality.
2. As mentioned in PC mag review, voice dialing via blue tooth is missing. The only workaround is through a third party app. As someone suggested, I installed Vlingo, and using its "in car" method, it seems to work fine.
Are there any other build in google apps/tools that may improve voice recognition/voice dialing?
What other apps do people use for voice control/voice dial?
Thanks.
Bluetooth voice dialing is not working for me either. Pressing the connect button on my BT device does not launch the BT voice recognition like it should.
This was also an issue on the Nexus One for months when it was initially released - I don't know how HTC did not recognize this problem during testing.
I wish I had an answer for you, but I just wanted to say thanks for the Vlingo suggestion, that's what I'm using for now.
You welcome. While I like One S overall, the voice control/recognition options are a step back compared to MyTouch 4G.
Google Now seems much more capable than Google's (not ASOP's, which is not much better than Google's) voice dialer. I use it a lot since my BT Stereo has a dedicated call button that when held down brings it up. Is there any way to bring up google now instead of the voice dialer, without using a 3rd party BT launcher app?
Also, unrelated, the OK Google command stopped working (and the prompt dissappered) for me, about a week ago, and hasn't returned. I'm in the US.
Lastly, is there a working WiFi tether with T-Mobile $30/mo plan?
When my HTC One is locked and I use a BT headset to use voice search, I only get the option to voice dial. I want to be able to access google now as the default voice search even when the phone is locked. Any ideas?