Some of the leather cases are said to prevent people from using the Google Now voice feature. Does it work on this phone? Thanks!
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I checked mine just now, and with the case closed and the phone sitting on the desk in front of me, it successfully responded to my voice request. It might work better if I poked a hole through the case where the front microphone is.
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Hi CaryI have a BlueAnt Commute in both my cars.I like the text to voice feature which keeps it completly hands free.
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It doesn't support google voice. The 302 will likely replace the 202 as google has stated they will remove third party support for google voice in May. There's no point in my opinion unless you have a way to interface with conventional phones over VoIP. The 202 is also unlocked so u can use it as an extension for a paid service like phone.com, so I'm not really sure what market the 302 is intended for. Grandma hotline I guess. You gotta buy 2 of them though.
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There is one button on the mic but it has three different ways to activate it.I tested these on my Motorola Moto X with Spotify playing in the background. 1) Single press: Pauses playback;2) Double press: Next track;3) Press and hold: Brings up Voice Control so you wouldn't have to say "Ok, Google Now";
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Hello Bassam, I've been "battling" with NewerStone over this and voice navigation (which my unit doesn't seem to have) for several weeks now. If and when I get a response, I'll let you know. Since they advertise these 2 features on Amazon.com, I've notified Amazon of this matter. You might want to do this, as well.
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Yes. In that it behaves just like a BlueTooth headset. So for instance, I commonly say "Ok Google... [Call _____, Navigate _____, make me a sandwich]" but the fancy work is being done by the phone because the microphone is passing what it hears back to the phone. So it's a question about your phone not the Radio. Android will, perhaps iPhones do not.
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I haven't had any problems with my voice recognition. As for the battery, I keep my device plugged up constantly especially when doing updates. The times when I have unplugged the device and used it sole relying on the battery, I have noticed that it will only last a short time, I say between 35 and 50 mins. before the device acknowledges low battery. Other than that, make sure you keep it in a cool place as possible during the hot months of the year.
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yes it does have a google voice search and of course you have to to speak clearly and it works decent just check your manual go on line to see how to do it easier than going to the phonesw settings or just got to your cell provider they can help
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I think it's because the case completely seals the phone. You can hear your calls, but sometimes it will be difficult. For example in noisy places. I've never had a problem with callers unable to hear me. The mic (where you speak into) and the speakers at he bottom have a special opening that allows sound in & out but is still sealed. The part you place by your ear is plastic. I think that is why hearing calls can sometimes be iffy.
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Based on my experience, I wouldn't bother trying. When I changed the tone to any tone other than the default tone it wouldn't work ... silence ... missed a lot of calls before i figured it out. Hate to be a downer, but that's just a lousy phone in a lot of ways, I finally got rid of it.
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It connects via Bluetooth no problem. My phone never leave my pocket, in fact. Can't comment on Pandora as I use Google Play Music. On my Moto X, I can receive texts, send them, makes and receive calls, get navigation cues and listen to music all with my phone never leaving my pocket. I do use Motorola mobility, Google voice, and Sony's mobile app. I don't think I actually need the don't app now though.
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Yes. It does "work". Not as blue tooths normally do though. I have the same phone. I can't speak into it what so ever. Not to have it dial a number, get the date/time, or access my phone in any way. It's only a hands-free device I use to redial and speak to people that call and the sound quality is horrible to the reciever of my calls with it. They say it sounds like I'm in a box. Plus, voice quality is a big problem when it comes to outside noise or even the wind blowing. It is cheap though.
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No, you would have to launch directly through the phone. The microphone is good for phone calls after initiating outgoing calls by pressing the microphone button or engaging incoming calls by hitting the same button. After several attempts, I was only able to bring up the voice dial option, however, no GoogleNow option. I haven't figured out how to initiate that feature yet.
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I have the Moto X. When I press the center button on the Kinivio, it behaves just as if I had said "OK Google Now". In other words, at least on the Moto X, it appears to work perfectly with Google Now without the need to install any additional apps. I did, however, enable "Bluetooth headset" in the Google Now settings.
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Google voice is not being canceled on May 15th. Access from 3rd party apps is being closed. The manufacturer has a fix for this. Also this device works with many VIOP services.
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I have had this case for 9 months now and have had no issues at all with it. Works great, I like that it is completely automatic. I just plug it in at night and I am ready to go all day clear till the next night. I guess you have tried taking the phone out of it to see if the phone works ok by itself. If it does then I guess the case may be at fault and I would request another one. I am sure a company like Otterbox wants there customers to be happy with there products. since the speakers and mic. cutout are open I don`t see a problem there. If you have a friend with the same phone or you could go to your phone company and have them try the case on another phone just to double check it. Sorry I am not much help, but I do like mine and would be interested in hearing what you discover as I am looking to buy another one if for my wife if they ever make one for he iphone 5c Lee
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Yes and if u use voice activation, it doesn't seem to work well, also I sometimes have connectivity problems.