
If you want to use Google Assistant via voice command on those devices, pause Sound Notifications. Tip: If your device runs on an older version of Android 9, like Android P or older, you can't use "Hey Google" or "Ok Google" when Sound Notifications are turned on. To start Sound Notifications, use your Sound Notifications shortcut (2-finger swipe up or tap the Accessibility button ).Optional: Change your Sound Notifications shortcut.To turn on Sound Notifications, follow these steps: Sound Notifications are already installed on Pixel phones and select other Android phones.įor other phones, download Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications on Google Play. Note: If you have a Pixel phone, skip to Step 2 below. Step 1: Download Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications

When Sound Notifications are on, your phone will always check for sounds you want notifications about, like when a smoke alarm beeps or a doorbell rings. Sound Notifications help you know what happens in your home.
