Google Voice Typing Settings, Voice Input, Text-To-SpeechOptions

Google Voice Typing Settings

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS.

•“Ok Google” Detection: Tap to launch a Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”.

•Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network.

•Block offensive words: Hide words many people find offensive are in results of Google voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in results with a placeholder (####).

•Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset, if one is connected.

Voice Input

To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search bar or widget. Or say “Ok Google” to launch a Google search (if the hotword detection option is enabled).

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS.

•Tap Enhanced Google services for full voice interaction or Basic Google recognition for simple voice recognition.

•Tap Settings next to the selected recognition service to configure its options.

Text-To-Speech Options

Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as TalkBack. For more information, see Accessibility.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS.

•Choose either the Samsung or Goggle text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options.

•Listen to an example: Play a sample of speech synthesis (available if voice data is installed).