Issue

  • The “OK Google” voice command isn’t working on a Sony XPeria Z smartphone. It either does nothing or makes a sound, but doesn’t open Google Now.
  • How to program “Okay Google” on any Sony Xperia Z, including Sony Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z4, Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 ultra.
  • How to turn on okay google with xperia z3, how to activate voice command on xperia z5 ultra

See also: How to Backup and Restore Sony Xperia Z5/Z4/Z3/Z2

Solution

To program the Ok google voice command into a sony xperia z smartphone if it isn’t working, you must follow these steps:

1. Navigate to yoru Sony Xperia phone. Open your “Google” app and tap on the three bars on the top left;

google map

2. Select Settings >Voice > “Ok Google” Detection

setting3. Make sure “From Google Search app” and “From any screen” are both toggled ON

google detection

4. Go back <- into Voice and make sure Language is set to English (US).

language setting

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