Using OK Google with the display off? - Here's how

With OK Google, Google also followed the call of a voice assistant on smartphones and other devices. The command "OK Google" activates it, but usually only when the display is on. However, you can also use it when the display is off. If this is switched off, you must first make some settings if you still want to use the assistant at any time.

How to activate "OK Google" even when the display is off

With OK Google, you can use various functions just like other voice assistants. For example, you can enter appointments in your calendar, search for information from the Internet or have a timer set. If you want to use this assistant even when your display is turned off, then you must first make some changes to the settings.

1. First go to the Google app on your smartphone and open the settings.
2. In the upper area here is the menu for the voice assistant. Click here again on "Settings" to get into the settings for the assistant.
3. The option "Google Assistant" should be activated here in any case, otherwise you can not use it.
4. About the item "Access with Voice Match" it is possible to activate the voice assistant via your voice. However, the assistant must first save your voice profile to be able to understand you properly afterwards.
5. After that, you still have to activate the option "Unlock with Voice Match", so that the voice activation works when the screen is turned off.
6. After that, you still have to confirm this with PIN or fingerprint and read the risks of this option.