To make SMS more safe and practical, the Google Assistant now allows users to text their contacts just by voice.
This is a great feature that will come in handy when you’re busy with multitasking and don’t have your hands free, not to mention it will also help put off dangerous habits like texting and driving. This feature can also be used to send WhatsApp messages and audio messages.
If you want to start texting using your voice using the Google Assistant, follow this guide.
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How to send SMS messages using the Google Assistant on your Android
To get started, you’ll need to open the Google Assistant on your Android device. You can do this in several ways:
- Use the password “OK Google”.
- Press and hold the home button on your phone.
- Download and install theGoogle Assistantapp on your device and run it. Use the same “Ok Google” phrase to activate it or tap the microphone icon.
Once you’ve caught your Google Assistant’s attention, say one of the following commands clearly:
”Send a message to [contact]. “
”Send a message. “
If you use the first command, the wizard will ask you to speak the message you want to send. When you receive a text message, Google will confirm the message and send it without having to touch the phone’s screen for a second.
Alternatively, if you select the second command, the wizard will ask you to choose who to send the message to and what type of message you want to send (SMS, WhatsApp). Select any of your contacts and say the message you want to deliver. The helper will do the rest, very easily.
How to send other types of messages with the Google Assistant for Android
If you want to send a message on WhatsApp, all you have to do is use a slightly modified voice command:
“Send a message via WhatsApp.”
The assistant asks who you want to send the message to, and then proceeds to speak the message.
When you’re done, Google will confirm the message by reading it and ask if it’s ready to be sent. Confirm and the message will be sent to your contact.
Alternatively, you can send an audio message using your Android phone. You can use one of these commands to start the process.
“Send an audio message to [contact]. “
“Send an audio message”.
“Send a WhatsApp audio message to [contact]. “
When you’re done speaking, Google will ask if you’re ready to send the message.
The assistant will also show you the message transcript, so if you want to make any modifications, now’s the time.
How to make your Google Assistant read new messages
If you’ve recently received new messages on your device, you can also use the Google Assistant to read the messages. Just say, ”Hey Google, read my news,” To your helper reading the latest news aloud.
Interestingly, while the Assistant doesn’t seem to understand the “Send a message in Signal” command, you can still use it to voice reply to new Signal messages you receive.
Continue learning how to take full advantage of Google’s virtual assistant by reading our article that teaches you how to use the Google Assistant in Chrome for Android. You can also see how you can use the Google Assistant’s family ringtone feature.