Whenever I try to set a reminder on my watch it will record and display what I say and then reply with "Didn't catch that". Or if I just say "remind me to call mom" without waiting for the "about what?" screen, it will do a google search.
Am I missing something here?
The same goes for most other commands like "set an alarm" will work and show me the interface to set an alarm but when I say "set an alarm in 10 minutes" it will just do a google search. If I say "navigate to work" or home for that matter, it does a google search (both my home and work locations are set in google now).
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Whenever I try to set a reminder on my watch it will record and display what I say and then reply with "Didn't catch that". Or if I just say "remind me to call mom" without waiting for the "about what?" screen, it will do a google search.
Am I missing something here?
The same goes for most other commands like "set an alarm" will work and show me the interface to set an alarm but when I say "set an alarm in 10 minutes" it will just do a google search. If I say "navigate to work" or home for that matter, it does a google search (both my home and work locations are set in google now).
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Same here. The google now on the watch is pretty awful which makes this device useless. I'll ask to remind me, it shows text correctly and then says "didnt catch that" wtf? Also I will be starting to give command and it will just close and go to the menu
With all the having to pay extra for metal strap, cracks on back fiasco and pretty sh1t software on device I'm starting to get pretty disappointed with this watch.
same here
same here...
god someone help us
it really bother me
Noise cancellation is very bad, it has to be very quiet around you to work. I find for best results, there can be no noise and not in a car. Sad!
If that doesn't help, try resetting your watch.
Without a doubt, the voice recognition is not to good at all. It's slow, inconsistent, and often times just doesn't respond at all. The problem with this unpredictable reactions is that it diminishes my "first thought" of using the watch instead of the smartphone. But, when it's working, it really is nice to have on the wrist. I guess this is the issue of using the first version (alpha? beta?) of any product.
Would you say this is a fault with the design/build of the watch rather than the os? This is kinda putting me off getting one a little, but I love the look and the circular screen of the moto, the g watch r looks a little too cheap
AlphaTrix said:
Whenever I try to set a reminder on my watch it will record and display what I say and then reply with "Didn't catch that". Or if I just say "remind me to call mom" without waiting for the "about what?" screen, it will do a google search.
Am I missing something here?
The same goes for most other commands like "set an alarm" will work and show me the interface to set an alarm but when I say "set an alarm in 10 minutes" it will just do a google search. If I say "navigate to work" or home for that matter, it does a google search (both my home and work locations are set in google now).
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I had the same problem until I set up google now on my phone, and used that instead of HTC stock setting, and reminders work perfectly now.
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(My apologies if this topic has been addressed elsewhere.)
It drives me absolutely crazy when I'm composing SMS, for example, and someone calls. I must stop whatever it is I'm doing and wait for the caller to stop ringing. Is there some other way, short of using flight mode or blacklisting/blocking numbers, to deal with this situation? It would not be so bad if I could ignore select calls (w/o hanging up on the callers) and carry on about my work without interruption.
Thanks for any advice you may have.
My phone (imate PDA2k with PDA2k 1.40 ROM) has a popup window that actually says answer or ignore.
I click on ignore. It takes it a second to figure it out but they just go straight to voicemail when I do that.
Yeah, mine gives the "answer" or "ignore" bubble, too, but if I tap ignore I only have the caller trying again two seconds later. This, repeatedly. It might be 5 minutes before I can get back to my work! So, in effect, "ignore" hangs up on them. I need something to keep all dialogues out of sight so as not to disturb whatever work I may be doing. I want to know when someone is calling me, but I want the option of knowing or not knowing who it is. In other words, a ring is ok, but the dialogue is intrusive and frustrating.
you might want to use sms notifier. with it, you can immediately hangup & the caller will get a pre-defined message from you, like..."pls don't bug me, i'm having fun right now." or something similar.
Thanks for the suggestion. I'm just wary of having yet another program running in the background constantly. Sorry this has turned into one of those nagging pet peeves.... I think what I need is a third-party program that will make the incoming call dialogue less intrusive -either smaller (why must it take up the whole screen and stop me from doing other things?) or optionally hidden. If anyone knows of such a thing, please advise.
I didn't really know what to search for, but I'm looking for a program that if you have a text or missed call or email or anything that requires your attention, shows a full screen message saying "missed call" or "1 New Text Message" or something of the like.
The reason is sometimes my phone is on silent, and even if I look at the phone it's hard to notice if I have something new or not. Is there any such freeware program? I'm using Kavanna Rom 6.1.
Thanks.
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I didn't really know what to search for, but I'm looking for a program that if you have a text or missed call or email or anything that requires your attention, shows a full screen message saying "missed call" or "1 New Text Message" or something of the like.
The reason is sometimes my phone is on silent, and even if I look at the phone it's hard to notice if I have something new or not. Is there any such freeware program? I'm using Kavanna Rom 6.1.
Thanks.
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This works well for me.
Check this out
Automatic Keylock its Free,you can setup a better keyguard lock screen, you can disable having to press 2 buttons to unlock, & of course it will notify at certain times example: every 2 minutes or 10
Enjoy I hope that helps you out works AMAZING FOR ME
Can you pm me a link to this "Best Reminder" software? Do you think it's better than Don'tForget?
Thank you so much.
Anyone...?
Three features I wasn't expecting are especially nice improvements over my previous phone:
(1) A setting that blocks all calls or messages from people not on my contact list.
(2) A setting that keeps the phone on as long as it sees me looking at it.
(3) The ability to take a photo via a voice command.
Gary02468
Its an awsome phone and its great you want to share your discovery with us. However it would be even better if you can add some value to your thread you have created by elaborating on how thiese features are great , how to turn them on and off , and or make a list to help newcomers find little usefull features like thies on there new awsome phone. Think of these members who would search for a post like this one and how it could help them.
Thanks in anycase.
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1) I could be totally wrong, as it's been about a month since I last held the original Note, but I could have sworn I distinctly remember this feature in the original Note. I remember remarking to myself how convenient it was, but I never used it because I had a third party app that did the same thing.
2) Smart Stay was a feature I was really looking forward to from the S III. I can't tell you how many times I've been reading a long article online or something else, and the screen dimmed or turned off because it had no clue I was still actively using the phone. Smart Stay has effectively eliminated this, and it has worked really well for me.
3) This feature I have only heard about ONCE, and that was while watching a YouTube video someone had done on the Note II. I was very impressed and it's another feature I have longed for. I've tried it out and it works flawlessly.
I'd also go on to add there are many more features I find convenient. Quick Glance is a convenient little gem that I've heard no one mention in the dozens of reviews I've seen about the Note II. I found it by just going through every part of my phones' settings. When your screen is off, quick glance will cut on your screen for a couple of seconds, and display a large clock with the date, email count, text count, and missed calls count. This is activated by hovering your hand, briefly, over the phones light sensor. It comes in extremely hand during the night when I want to quickly roll over, check the time, and roll back over to sleep. No more trying to find the phone ... finding the button to turn the screen on ... then turning the screen off again. Everything is hands-free. A beautiful little aurora borealis-type animation happens in the background while quick glance is active. The majority of the screen stays black so it's not bothersome.
Another favorite feature of mine is Direct Call. It essentially calls whatever contact whose information is currently being displayed on your screen from your contacts list. So instead of having to pull up, John Doe in your contact ... then select what number of his you want to dial (assuming he has multiple numbers) ... then pushing the "call" button to execute the call... all you have to do is have John Doe's contact info pulled up and put the phone to your face as if you were about to talk on a call, and Direct Call will automatically dial the first number assigned to that contact or whatever the default number is. I've found this feature GREATLY appreciated.
I'm so happy with my new toy. So many cool features that are actually beneficial.
Cab121 said:
it would be even better if you can add some value to your thread you have created by elaborating on how thiese features are great , how to turn them on and off , and or make a list to help newcomers find little usefull features like thies on there new awsome phone.
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Ok, sure. All three features can be found just by browsing through the phone's settings (or the User Manual). Blocking Mode is listed under the device's top-level Settings; the screen-stay face-detection is under the device's Settings|Display; and the camera's viewfinder screen explains the voice-command feature when that feature is enabled (which I think it was by default; it can be toggled in the camera's top-level Settings).
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I could have sworn I distinctly remember [Blocking Mode] in the original Note.
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Could well be. My previous phone was an Infuse, not a Note 1. So the feature was new to me, if not to the world.
3) i did not know this... found it and tested it out. pretty cool
Scythe024 said:
3) i did not know this... found it and tested it out. pretty cool
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Same here. I did not know this feature on the camera. Nice!
(1) A setting that blocks all calls or messages from people not on my contact list.
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Blocking Mode is listed under the device's top-level Settings
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Hmm I wasn't aware Blocking mode could be used like this.
I'm guessing I would set it to "Disable Incoming Calls" "Always" "Allowed contacts > All contacts".
Does that sound right?
daveschz said:
Hmm I wasn't aware Blocking mode could be used like this.
I'm guessing I would set it to "Disable Incoming Calls" "Always" "Allowed contacts > All contacts".
Does that sound right?
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Exactly.
Unrecognized callers can still leave you voice mails. If you use Google Voice for voice mail, then you can spam-filter those; and even for messages that don't get filtered, you only have to glance at the transcriptions for a second, instead of taking time to listen to the messages, if you want to see if any are legit.
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When your screen is off, quick glance will cut on your screen for a couple of seconds, and display a large clock with the date, email count, text count, and missed calls count. This is activated by hovering your hand, briefly, over the phone[']s light sensor.
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I like that feature too, except that there's a five-second delay before the screen responds to the gesture, which makes it quicker just to press the power button.
Do you get that delay as well?
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I like that feature too, except that there's a five-second delay before the screen responds to the gesture, which makes it quicker just to press the power button.
Do you get that delay as well?
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Yeah, this is a great idea for a feature. But, I have some reservations. First - battery life, you can tell the prox sensor is on, and lights up red when the screen is off. Second - speed, I find it faster when the device is flat to just press the home key, all the same info is on the lock screen, and it wakes and goes back to sleep faster if anything.
Sent from my Note II
Direct Dial
Actually, you can specify which number is the default dialed by this feature:
Touch and hold the phone number you want set to default. After a second or so delay, a menu appears, and "set default" is the last item in that menu.
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1) Another favorite feature of mine is Direct Call. It essentially calls whatever contact whose information is currently being displayed on your screen from your contacts list. So instead of having to pull up, John Doe in your contact ... then select what number of his you want to dial (assuming he has multiple numbers) ... then pushing the "call" button to execute the call... all you have to do is have John Doe's contact info pulled up and put the phone to your face as if you were about to talk on a call, and Direct Call will automatically dial the first number assigned to that contact or whatever the default number is. I've found this feature GREATLY appreciated.
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How can i get "Ok Galaxy" or S-Voice to read out loud my txt message?
?My old international Mega would do it.
I just can figure it out.
Thanks for all replies.
All replies are welcomed and encouraged.
Thanks again
jimmbomb said:
How can i get "Ok Galaxy" or S-Voice to read out loud my txt message?
?My old international Mega would do it.
I just can figure it out.
Thanks for all replies.
All replies are welcomed and encouraged.
Thanks again
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This is from a tm support page but maybe it can help you out :
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-14642
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This is from a tm support page but maybe it can help you out :
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-14642
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thanks for the link..
Unfortunately, it didnt work out for me...
specifically.....
one instruction said:
"Text to speech reads messages out loud, allowing you to listen to text or messages instead of reading them. To change Text-to-speech settings, follow these steps:
Text to speech
From any Home screen, tap Apps.
Tap Settings.
Scroll to 'PHONE,' then tap Language & keyboard.
Under 'SPEECH,' tap Text-to-speech output.
Tap Speech rate and then adjust how fast the text will be spoken.
Tap the Settings icon next to the desired TTS engine (Samsung or Google).
To tap the Settings icon, the TTS engine must be selected.
Tap Language to adjust the spoken language.
Tap adjust any other desired settings""
In my Sprint Version... there is NO "Phone" under the apps/settings...
So.. Im back at square 1.
thanks for trying anyways...
jimmbomb said:
thanks for the link..
Unfortunately, it didnt work out for me...
specifically.....
one instruction said:
"Text to speech reads messages out loud, allowing you to listen to text or messages instead of reading them. To change Text-to-speech settings, follow these steps:
Text to speech
From any Home screen, tap Apps.
Tap Settings.
Scroll to 'PHONE,' then tap Language & keyboard.
Under 'SPEECH,' tap Text-to-speech output.
Tap Speech rate and then adjust how fast the text will be spoken.
Tap the Settings icon next to the desired TTS engine (Samsung or Google).
To tap the Settings icon, the TTS engine must be selected.
Tap Language to adjust the spoken language.
Tap adjust any other desired settings""
In my Sprint Version... there is NO "Phone" under the apps/settings...
So.. Im back at square 1.
thanks for trying anyways...
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For the GN4 its under settings/language and input.
I use this app because it has the option of only reading sms and other notifications while you have ear buds or Bluetooth connected. There are certain texts from my wife that I don't want read in an artificial British females voice to the world at large...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=robj.readit.tomepro
ok.. I got everything turned on.... BUT..
what do I actually have to do to get it to read it out??
lets say.. I see my blue LED flashing and I know I got 3 txts from someone..
I hit the button (home or power) and the lockscreen comes on..
I see the 3 txts there.. Now what??
What do I do at this point?
I hit the home screen button twice and maybe the mic button shows.. mostly not..
then IF it comes up, I'll say "ok galaxy" read me my txts".. and it wont..
Sometime it will display the txtx in a really tiny font, but never reads it aloud.
my old mega.. Id hit the home button 3 times and the voice would say." what would you like me to do?"
and Id say "read me the txt messages" and it would.. then say out options asfaras , reply, call etc"
But I cannot get this GN4 to do it.
the mega was at 4.2.2.
Im stumped!!
thanks for all the replies..
what's the easiest way to access the read aloud function.
thanks again!
My best advice would be to ask in the T-Mobile Note 4 forums here at XDA because they have a lot more users currently. Maybe ask on Samsung specific sites. Sorry I couldn't be of more help but I'm definitely interested in knowing how to do this as well.
well I found the culprit, i reset my phone and everything works. Until I installed Greenify. Uninstall Greenify which I could not do, had to reset the phone again to get rid of Greenify. Now I can get as far as to speak to me, it is talking to me but still cannot get it to read the text message. I did it one time, but haven't been able to do it again. I am still working on it.
Hey all,
Please don't flame, I am just looking for help (and I did search, I just want to make sure I am reading the state of things correctly).
I got a Moto360, and I use a Gear Fit. Is there still no way (on an S5) to use a "quick reply" to a text? Using the stock app? It is so nice on the Fit to just swipe a pre-configured text reply. I can't seem to do that on the 360, and what I read indicates I have to use a third party app?? Seems backward, but do I have that right?
Also, I can't seem to get my 360 to vibrate when I get a notification (email or text). I'm sure this is just user error, but I can't find the setting.
Thanks
When you receive a text, swipe to the right until you see reply, then if the speech request comes up, tap the screen again to get the quick reply options.
Pull down from the main clock screen and you'll see the mute/unmute. You're probably muted. Muted in this device's case means vibrate/don't vibrate (there's no speaker).
Hope this helps.
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When you receive a text, swipe to the right until you see reply, then if the speech request comes up, tap the screen again to get the quick reply options.
Pull down from the main clock screen and you'll see the mute/unmute. You're probably muted. Muted in this device's case means vibrate/don't vibrate (there's no speaker).
Hope this helps.
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Thanks. I tried it, and when I get to the speech request, there don't seem to be any other pages. I swipe all directions, and all I can do is go back. Do I need to configure it somewhere?
You say you're swiping in all directions. Just tap in the center. So to sum it up:
Recieve text message
Swipe to the left to read it
Swipe again to the left to Reply, then tap
When speech req box comes up, tap, and that should bring up the canned reply menu
impala454 said:
You say you're swiping in all directions. Just tap in the center. So to sum it up:
Recieve text message
Swipe to the left to read it
Swipe again to the left to Reply, then tap
When speech req box comes up, tap, and that should bring up the canned reply menu
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Thanks for sticking with me. I admit to being daft. Unless you're having a laugh on me, I just can't see it. When I get a text, I open it, tap "reply", get the voice dictation screen, and...nothing. I swipe, tap, double tap, nothing opens any submenu and I never see any canned replies. Any idea what I'm missing??
I'm using an S5, if that matters...
EDIT: It must have something to do with the type of messaging app. The stock Samsung app acts weird; this one just lets you hit "reply", then it sends a blank text. Handsent SMS doesn't even give you a reply option. Textra allows you to reply and pops up the voice reply app. If there an app that has the canned responses? Or is it just a flat spot for Samsung?
My experiences:
~Stock messaging app on my Nexus 4: swipe left, no reply feature on watch, only "open on phone"
~Go SMS Pro: swipe left, no reply feature on watch...which is weird because it used to have it...I swear it did...
~Messenger (from Google): swipe left (shows full conversation thread), swipe left again, tap reply, start speaking when it shows "speak now"
So it would appear that different apps do function differently on the watch.
Ah, yes, it does depend on the app you're using. I'm using Google Hangouts.
Note- Google Hangouts, not Messenger.
So, for anyone that cares, your mileage will vary GREATLY depending on what messaging app you use. It's a little disappointing that a relatively "dumber" device like the Fit (which I bought for $79) works like a champ with replying to texts, and the "smart" watch is a little dumb with such a basic feature. I will give Hangouts a try, although I am not crazy about the looks of the UI.
Thanks guys, and if there are others apps that work well with SMS, please let me know.
When you go to reply screen with Google screen, swipe up to reveal canned texts.
Works with hangouts and messenger
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ret4425 said:
So, for anyone that cares, your mileage will vary GREATLY depending on what messaging app you use. It's a little disappointing that a relatively "dumber" device like the Fit (which I bought for $79) works like a champ with replying to texts, and the "smart" watch is a little dumb with such a basic feature.
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This is the fault of the app makers, not Android Wear.
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This is the fault of the app makers, not Android Wear.
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Be that as it may, and I'm sure it is, it still stinks.
So, if you're looking, the canned texts works with Hangouts and Messenger ONLY that I've found. Have you guys found a way to add custom canned text?
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Be that as it may, and I'm sure it is, it still stinks.
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Sure. I just felt the distinction was important, as software issues get fixed or features added. Device design flaws don't.
There's an app called wear canned responses .. But your phone need to be rooted.. It uses xposed... Also xposed doesn't work on lollipop
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Has anyone found any other apps that allow a text response OTHER than Hangouts?