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Re: Show HN: “OK Google” – Explore Google Now voice commands

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Somehow it boggles my mind this is not provided by Google by default.

I am pretty sure plenty of people are missing tons of features because they don't know it exists. I don't think trying everything (with some latency) until you got some good answer is a nice way to discover/explore.

Re: Show HN: “OK Google” – Explore Google Now voice commands

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post #4

Somehow it boggles my mind this is not provided by Google by default. I am pretty sure plenty of people are missing tons of features because they don't know it exists. I don't think trying everything (with some latency) until you got some good answer is a nice way to discover/explore.

While I agree, I think the idea is that you don't need a list of commands in order to use the service. Instead you're encouraged to speak naturally - of course with varying results but I guess Google sees this as favorable compared to suggesting a manual/reference is needed.

Re: Show HN: “OK Google” – Explore Google Now voice commands

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post #5
post #4

Somehow it boggles my mind this is not provided by Google by default. I am pretty sure plenty of people are missing tons of features because they don't know it exists. I don't think trying everything (with some latency) until you got some good answer is a nice way to discover/explore.

While I agree, I think the idea is that you don't need a list of commands in order to use the service. Instead you're encouraged to speak naturally - of course with varying results but I guess Google sees this as favorable compared to suggesting a manual/reference is needed.

I understand the rationale but I have the feeling we are still "not there", and in the mean time, this is kinda lacking.

So thanks to op to provide a starting point. I'll definitely use it.

Re: Show HN: “OK Google” – Explore Google Now voice commands

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post #4

Somehow it boggles my mind this is not provided by Google by default. I am pretty sure plenty of people are missing tons of features because they don't know it exists. I don't think trying everything (with some latency) until you got some good answer is a nice way to discover/explore.

While I agree, I think the idea is that you don't need a list of commands in order to use the service. Instead you're encouraged to speak naturally - of course with varying results but I guess Google sees this as favorable compared to suggesting a manual/reference is needed.

"Speaking naturally" to Google Now for me means it's just going to google random stuff instead of doing actions. Even things like "Play next song" will make it google that term instead of switching songs.
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