How to use Google Assistant on a phone to send audio messages
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(Pocket-lint) – Have you ever used the audio message feature in WhatsApp or other messaging apps? It allows you to record a small audio clip instead of sending a text to your friends and family. Google Assistant now supports this feature. Here’s what you need to know.
How to send audio messages with Google Assistant
You can send audio messages with Google Assistant via SMS, messaging apps, or your watch. But, first, you need a few things.
What do you need
For your Android phone or device:
For your Wear OS watch:
Send an audio message
To send audio messages with Google Assistant on your Android device via SMS or WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- On your Android phone or tablet, press and hold the sleep / wake button or say “OK Google”.
- Say a command:
- “Send an audio message to [nom du contact]. “
- “Send a WhatsApp audio message to [nom du contact].
- “Send an audio message.”
Google Assistant will send your message when you are finished speaking, without asking you to confirm the message. Google has also said that Google Assistant will send a “best-effort transcript” of the message and a note that it was sent with Google Assistant.
Send a message with your watch
- On your watch, long press the power button or say “Ok Google”.
- Say a command:
- “Send a WhatsApp message to Nathan. “
- “Send a Telegram message to Hannah,” I’m on my way. “
- “Send a Viber message.”
Where are Google Assistant audio messages available?
Google said this feature is available in English speaking countries around the world, as well as Portuguese in Brazil.
Want to know more?
Check out the Google blog post, which has additional tips for using Google Assistant on mobile. Google also has this support page with more details.
Written by Maggie Tillman. Edited by Cam Bunton. Originally published on .