The HTC U11 is an Android smartphone that comes with the Google Assistant built-in. Here is a guide on how to properly set up and use the Google Assistant on your HTC U11.
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Checking if Google Assistant is Enabled
To check if the Google Assistant is enabled on your HTC U11:
- Open the Settings app
- Go to Apps & Notifications > See All Apps
- Look for the Google app and check if it is enabled
If the Google app is disabled, tap on it and enable it.
Setting Up Ok Google Detection
To launch the Google Assistant using your voice:
- Open the Google app
- Tap on More > Settings > Voice > Voice Match
- Turn on “Hey Google” detection
- Follow the on-screen instructions to train the phone to recognize your voice
Once set up, you can launch the Google Assistant by saying “Ok Google” or “Hey Google” when on the home screen or in most apps.
Using the Edge Sense to Launch Google Assistant
The HTC U11 has a unique Edge Sense feature that lets you squeeze the sides of the phone to perform various actions.
To set it up to launch the Google Assistant:
- Go to Settings > Advanced Features > Edge Sense
- Choose “Short squeeze”
- Select “Launch voice assistant”
Now you can squeeze your phone to instantly bring up the Google Assistant.
Using Google Assistant
Once launched, you can start speaking commands and questions to the Google Assistant. Here are some examples:
- “What’s the weather today?”
- “Set a timer for 10 minutes”
- “Navigate to the nearest coffee shop”
- “Call mom”
- “Play some music”
Explore all the capabilities of the Google Assistant by asking it questions and seeing how it responds.
Customizing Google Assistant
To customize the Google Assistant:
- Open the Google app
- Tap on More > Settings > Google Assistant
- From here, you can change options like language, voice, account linking, and more
Set it up to best suit your preferences.
Troubleshooting Issues
If you are having issues getting the Google Assistant to properly launch or respond on your HTC U11, here are some things to try:
- Make sure the Google app is updated to the latest version
- Check that Google Assistant is enabled in the Google app settings
- Ensure “Ok Google” voice detection is turned on and properly trained
- Try re-training the “Ok Google” model or turn it off/on
- Check if Edge Sense is mapped to launch Google Assistant
- Try rebooting your phone
- Clear cache and data for the Google app
This covers the main steps to properly set up and use the Google Assistant on the HTC U11. With all the options for launching it and customizing it, the Google Assistant can become an indispensable tool on this device.
