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There are a few reasons why ‘Ok Google Not Working’ android and iPhone with your Google Assistant. It’s possible that Google Assistant wasn’t turned on on a certain device, or that the device isn’t on the same Wi-Fi network as Google Assistant, or that there’s a problem with your voice profile. Google Assistant is a really helpful tool. we use it every day to look up the weather, get my daily briefing, and keep up with my favorite sports team.
Even though I’ve never had a problem with Google Assistant, I’ve seen a lot of people complain that it doesn’t work right. Most of the time, people complain that the Assistant doesn’t answer when they say “Ok, Google.” In this article, we’ll look at a few ways to solve that problem. So, if Ok Google isn’t working for you either, try these steps:
Ok Google Not Working On Android/iPhone

Turn off battery saver mode
Modern Android phones have a battery-saving mode that turns off background processes to make sure you get as much juice as possible from the battery. Because of this, your Google Assistant and the OK Google command won’t work. This wasn’t what you wanted to happen.
- Launch Settings.
- Scroll down and select Battery.
- Select the Battery Saver option and make sure it is off
Check your language settings
Checking the language settings on your phone has helped many people fix the dreaded “Ok Google not working” problem. What if it turns out that Google Assistant isn’t responding because you’re talking to it in the wrong language?
- Launch the Google app on your phone.
- Select Settings for Google Apps.
- Select Search, Assistant and Voice.
- Select Voice.
- Select Languages.
- View the available language options which are checked and make sure that the selected language is one that you can work with.
Retrain Google Voice Model
- lso, you need to open Google app on your device.
- Navigate to top-right corner and click on the three-dots icon.
- Select Settings from the menu.
- Make sure the Assistant tab is selected.
- Go to the Assistant devices section.
- Select your device.
- Click Voice model under Get hands-free help with Voice Match.
- Choose Retrain voice model under Voice model.
- Follow the instructions to retrain the Assistant to recognize your voice.
- Restart your device and try OK Google again.
Clear Google App Cache
- Open Settings on your device.
- Navigate to Applications.
- Look for Google from the list and select it.
- Select Storage.
- Click on the CLEAR CACHE button.
- Confirm your selection and wait.
Check Your Internet Connection
To work, Google Assistant needs to be connected to the internet. This means that for your device to work, it needs to be connected to either a Wi-Fi network or mobile data. Open a web browser app and try to load a page to see if you have internet. If it doesn’t load, you might need to fix your internet connection.
Check for Updates
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Search for the Google app.
- Check whether there is an option to Update rather than uninstall. If there is, tap Update and wait for the process to complete.
- Repeat this process with Google Assistant.
Enable Background App Refresh
If you were using the Google app for a short time and then switched to another app, it may have gone into a suspended state. But it might take a while to get out of the suspended state. Here’s what you need to do to get Google to work again
Disable Competing Apps
The Google software is always listening for you to say “OK Google,” but there are other programmes that might get in the way of that. If you have resource-intensive programmes running in the background, turning them off might make OK Google run better. Still, sometimes it just takes a while to respond.
If OK Google stopped working after an update or installation of another app, that could also be a sign. You might want to disable or temporarily uninstall other apps that listen for voice input or that have been updated or added since your problems started.
Make sure the OK Google command is enabled
- Trigger Assistant via gestures or your Home button.
- Tap on your profile picture when it appears.
- Select Hey Google & Voice Match.
- Flip the Hey Google toggle on if it isn’t already.
- You may have to train Assistant on your voice if this is the first time you’re using it.
- Check the Other devices tab to make sure all your Assistant-ready devices have Voice Match enabled.
Re-train the OK Google voice model
- Trigger Assistant via gestures or your Home button (again, if you have one).
- Tap on your profile picture when it appears.
- Select Hey Google & Voice Match.
- Tap Voice model to begin the process.
- Check the Other devices tab to make sure all your Assistant-ready devices have Voice Match enabled. They should, but if not, devices won’t be able to recognize you personally.
you can visit Google support center for further help.
FAQ
Why is it not working when I say OK Google
If your Android device’s Google Assistant doesn’t work or respond to “Hey Google,” make sure that Google Assistant, Hey Google, and Voice Match are all turned on: Go to Assistant settings or open the Google Assistant app on your Android phone or tablet. and say “Helper settings.”
How can I get my OK Google to work
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google app .
- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial Settings. Voice.
- Under “Hey Google,” tap Voice Match.
- Turn on Hey Google.
How do I reset my Hey Google
- The Google Home Mini has a dedicated FDR button on the bottom of the device. …
- Press the button down for about 12-15 seconds to reset the Google Home Mini.
- You’ll hear the Assistant confirm it is resetting the device.
- Release the button.
Can I use Alexa instead of hey Google
Open the Settings menu on your Android phone or tablet to make Alexa your default voice assistant. Use the search function to look for “Phone help app” or “Default Digital Assistant.” Choose Alexa.