{"id":333138,"date":"2021-08-31T19:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-activate-voice-access-when-looking-at-your-android-phone\/"},"modified":"2021-08-31T19:00:12","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T16:00:12","slug":"how-to-activate-voice-access-when-looking-at-your-android-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-activate-voice-access-when-looking-at-your-android-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Activate Voice Access When Looking at Your Android Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e209d59875\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e209d59875\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-activate-voice-access-when-looking-at-your-android-phone\/#What_is_%E2%80%9CVoice_Access%E2%80%9D\" >What is \u201cVoice Access\u201d?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-activate-voice-access-when-looking-at-your-android-phone\/#How_to_Enable_Voice_Access_Gaze_Detection\" >How to Enable Voice Access Gaze Detection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Activate Voice Access When Looking at Your Android Phone&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-736139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/voice-access-hero.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/voice-access-hero.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/voice-access-hero.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Android has some powerful accessibility tools that can make using a smartphone easier. \u201cVoice Access\u201d is one that can help if you have trouble manipulating a touch screen. We\u2019ll show you how to make it work only when you\u2019re looking.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_%E2%80%9CVoice_Access%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>What is \u201cVoice Access\u201d?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cVoice Access\u201d is an Android accessibility <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> that allows people to use their voice to open apps, navigate the user interface, and edit text. It\u2019s aimed at people who may have difficulty using their fingers to get around a touch screen.<\/p>\n<p>It can do the basic things you\u2019d expect, but there\u2019s also a lot more advanced stuff. Here\u2019s a short video to show off what it can do.<\/p>\n<p>You can see how its capabilities go beyond simply opening apps. It can control many things on the screen and even scroll for you. Voice Access differs from Google Assistant in that you don\u2019t need to be conversational. Instead of saying \u201copen subscriptions,\u201d you simply say \u201csubscriptions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways that you can use Voice Access, depending on how much you need it. Voice Access can be listening whenever the screen is on, be manually started with a shortcut, or activated with a Google Assistant command.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll show you a feature called \u201cGaze Detection\u201d that will have it listen when you\u2019re actively looking at the display.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Change the Size of Text, Icons, and More in Android<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enable_Voice_Access_Gaze_Detection\"><\/span>How to Enable Voice Access Gaze Detection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the time of writing in June 2021, Gaze Detection is in beta. You will need to opt-in to the beta in the Google Play Store. To do so, visit the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess\">Play Store listing<\/a> for Voice Access and select \u201cJoin\u201d from the Beta Program card.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-21_17-12-02.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Join the beta program.\" width=\"445\" height=\"203\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now you\u2019ll have to wait a few minutes for an update for the app to arrive. After that, we\u2019re ready to get started. When you first launch the app, you\u2019ll be asked to turn it on in the Accessibility Settings. Tap \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-21_17-14-28.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Give Voice Access accessibility permissions.\" width=\"441\" height=\"224\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Find \u201cVoice Access\u201d from the Accessibility Settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-21_17-14-44.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Find &quot;Voice Access&quot; from the Accessibility Settings.\" width=\"443\" height=\"159\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Toggle the switch on to \u201cUse Voice Access.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-21_17-15-17.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle the switch on to &quot;Use Voice Access.&quot;\" width=\"445\" height=\"327\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be asked to allow some pretty big permissions, which is necessary for Voice Access\u2019s powerful features. Tap \u201cAllow\u201d if you\u2019re okay with that.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-21_17-15-08.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Allow&quot; if you agree to permissions.\" width=\"448\" height=\"452\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now we can go to the Voice Access Settings, found on the same screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-21_17-17-55.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Go to the Voice Access &quot;Settings.&quot;\" width=\"448\" height=\"247\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll all the way down to the \u201cSetup\u201d section and tap \u201cMore Options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-21_17-18-31.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Scroll all the way down to the &quot;Setup&quot; section and tap &quot;More Options.&quot;\" width=\"442\" height=\"347\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At the bottom, you\u2019ll see a toggle for \u201cGaze Detection.\u201d Turn it on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-21_17-19-27.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"At the bottom, you'll see a toggle for &quot;Gaze Detection.&quot; Turn it on.\" width=\"448\" height=\"160\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, when Voice Access is running, you\u2019ll see a little face icon in the status bar area. Voice Command will only listen to your voice when it detects your face looking at the screen.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 495px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-736178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-06-21_17-21-43.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"110\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking at the screen \/ Not looking at the screen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For anyone who relies on Voice Access to control their Android smartphone, this is a great little trick. You won\u2019t have to worry about the app listening when you\u2019re not actively using the device. For more information about what Voice Access can do, check out <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/accessibility\/android\/answer\/6151854?hl=en#zippy=%2Cbasics-navigation\">Google\u2019s full list of commands<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Add Accessibility Features to Google Chrome<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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