topic Re: Ok Google not working as expected in Z Series

Ok Google not working as expected

Zefal — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 08:11:05 GMT

Minor issue but enough to be annoying...

So my friend has an HTC phone and can ask 'Ok Google' - "What will the weather be like tomorrow"... to which google responds with voice "Tomorrow forecast is ...etc..."

On my Sony Z3... I ask what the weather will be like ... to which 'Ok Google' simply googles for weather and shows me the google results on screen!

A few other commands seem to do the same and just google for internet results... how can I fix this?

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

shavanni — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 08:58:13 GMT

Go to Google Now and go to settings.

Then go to the voice menu and check that speech output is turned on.

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Zefal — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:44:32 GMT

Thanks for replying. Yes this is definitely turned on because it works on other functions like sending a message. (and I just double checked it was on )

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Zefal — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:19:41 GMT

Hilariously it does speak if ask slightly different question:

So as "What's the weather like in London" - it speaks back as it should...

Ask "What's the weather like tomorrow?" ... and it googles for the weather without speaking

Hate to say it as there is alot I like about Android, but it's not a patch on Siri's AI

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Uliwooly — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:51:04 GMT

@Zefal

That's some feedback that you should take to Google directly

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Zefal — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:52:44 GMT

Yea, maybe.

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Zefal — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:53:20 GMT

But as I said my mate can ask what the weather will be like tomorrow on his phone

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Uliwooly — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 16:50:15 GMT

@Zefal

Again, this is not something on Sony side but Google/Android. Just tested and it does talk back.

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Zefal — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:13:29 GMT

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Uliwooly — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:28:15 GMT

@Zefal

Check if it works on safe mode, maybe another app its blocking this.

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Zefal — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:32:59 GMT

OK will do - thanks

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Uliwooly — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:49:42 GMT

@Zefal

I forgot to add the link safe mode

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Zefal — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 12:51:24 GMT

Didn't help... giving up

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

stockyvillage — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 07:44:46 GMT

Have you tried it by downloading Google now launcher app from playstore or sign out of Google and resign in

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Zefal — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:24:49 GMT

I haven't got Google now launcher, as it's not listed as installed. I assume I have default Sony version? Should I install Google version?

What is the best method to sign in/out of Google account?

Thanks,

Paul

Re: Ok Google not working as expected

Zefal — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 14:07:56 GMT

Ok I think I've fixed it (somewhat...)

I went into settings > apps > google app > uninstall updates.

I then rebooted the phone and installed the google app updates from playstore again.

Now, it speaks to me when I ask what the weather will be like tomorrow. Seems fixed...

however, maybe it's me not using it correctly, but it's still pretty rubbish.. I then asked it a question my wife asks her iPhone all the time... "What time is my alarm set for?"

To which, 'google now' thinks the appropriate response is to google for "What time is my alarm set 4".... pathetic.

Can anyone else ask google now what time their alarm is set for? Before I throw this phone out the window and buy an iPhone?