
Fix an issue
If your phone isn't recognizing “OK, Google” commands:
1. Is
If it's on, you need to
get your assistant's attention
by touch instead of voice, or turn off Battery Saver.
If it's off, then follow the remaining steps.
2.
the Google app.
3. Touch your profile icon > Settings > Voice.
4. Touch Voice Match > Voice model.
5. Touch Retrain voice model.
Get directions to a location
Navigation and battery life
Navigation is one of the most power-intensive apps, so keep your phone plugged into a high-quality car
charger, especially if you're streaming music and/or using
(also power-intensive features).
Use voice commands to get directions
1. Press the
.
2. Say “Navigate to [destination].”
Use Directions widget
1. Before you hit the road,
to your home screen, and you'll have directions
to any destination you choose.
2. When you're ready to roll, just touch the widget, and your phone will talk you through the directions.
Tip: Combine your Directions widgets into a
on your home screen.
Get directions to home or work
Get directions from anywhere to your home or work addresses with one touch by setting up a
for the Maps app:
1. Touch & hold .
2. Drag to a blank space on your home screen.
3. If you haven't set your home or work address yet in Maps, touch the shortcut and follow the onscreen
instructions to add it.
When you're ready to roll, just touch the shortcut, and your phone will talk you through the directions.
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