Google releases Voice Access app to control Android with voice

Google has officially released Voice Access. The app allows users to control Android devices with voice. The application is intended for people with disabilities, who, for example, cannot handle touchscreens.

Voice Access works with voice commands. For example, users can say “go home” to mimic a press of the home key. The application also understands commands such as ‘click next’ and ‘scroll down’. For example, to enter text, users can say ‘type hello’. The app only works with English commands.

With the command ‘what can I say?’ users can request an overview of the possibilities. Voice Access is part of the accessibility options in Android. Users can enable the tool via the settings menu. A tutorial will then appear with the most commonly used commands.

To use Voice Access hands-free, the Ok Google command can be used. Once users say so, Voice Access listens for voice commands. Google says it is making the application for people who cannot handle touchscreens due to limitations. The app has been available as a beta for some time now.