Google Assistant is a handy tool. I use it daily to check weather reports and sports and get my daily briefing.
While I did not have any problem using Google Assistant in the past, I have seen many people complaining about it recently for not working correctly.
Mostly, people complain that the Assistant no longer responds to them when they use the “OK Google” command.
In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at different solutions that can proffer a solution to that problem. However, if “OK Google” is not working for you too, then here’s a fix to your problem:
“Ok Google” Not Working? Here’s How to fix it
There are many reasons why “OK Google” might not work on your device. That is why we are going to take a closer look at different solutions for the same problem.
You can try them all on your device to see which one solves your Assistant not working problem:
Retrain Voice Model
One of the popular culprits behind the absence of the ‘OK ‘Google command is that most users don’t take the time to set up the voice command correctly.
If you have not successfully trained your Google voice command, Google Assistant might fail to recognize your voice.
That is why you should take some time to retrain your voice model.
To retain your voice model, the first thing to do is open Google Assistant and tap on the symbol at the top-right corner marked in the picture above.
Now tap on the three-dot menu and tap on Settings. Then, under the Assistant tab, scroll down to find the ‘Assistant devices’ menu and tap on your device.
Now, you must tap on ‘Voice Model’ >> ‘Retain voice model’ and then follow the steps to retrain your voice model to Google Assistant.
Clear Cache for the Google app
Another smart thing to do is to clear out the cache from the Google app so that it can start anew.
Launch the Settings app on your phone and then go to Apps >> Google.
Now, tap “Storage” and clear out the cache memory by tapping the “CLEAR CACHE” button.
You should note that the Settings app on your phone might look different from the one in this article because you might not be using a stock Android device.
But do not worry; the steps are still the same, and it will work on any Android device.
Reinstall the Google App
If clearing the cache doesn’t work for you, you might have to uninstall and reinstall the application on your device.
The uninstalling process is pretty simple, and I hope you know how to get it done on your Android device.
If not, follow these simple steps below, as they are universal and will work on any Android device.
First, you launch the Play Store and then search for Google. Tap on the result that is marked in the picture above and then tap on the ‘uninstall’ button.
Now, restart your device and then repeat the same process. The only difference this time is that you will tap on the ‘Install’ button instead to install the app onto your device.
Check the Language Settings
Sometimes, the “OK Google” command does not work because you may have selected the wrong language settings.
To make sure that is not the case with you, open the Google app and then navigate to More >> Settings >> Voice >> Languages, and make sure that the right language for your region is selected.
Do a Mic Check
Since “OK Google” depends on your device’s microphone, it is always good to see if it’s in good working condition or not.
Sometimes, a faulty mic is the main reason the OK Google command is not working on your device.
So check a mic, open any recording app on your device, and then record your voice.
If it doesn’t sound as it should, then the problem is with your mic, and you should have it repaired.
Get “Ok Google” Working Again on Your Device
I hope that the solutions provided will help you get ‘OK Google’ working on your device quickly.
But if you still face any challenges, share your problems with us in the comments section below so we can check if the problem is specific to your device.
Also, if you have any tips worth sharing regarding ‘OK Google’ not working with us, also do so using the comments section below.
