Google is installed by default on Android devices.

It provides basic voice texting functionality without additional software.

If you haveAndroid 4.4or above and the Voice Match setting activated, you’re good to go.

The More and Settings options in the Google app

Here’s how to activate the setting:

Open theGoogleapp.

In the lower-right corner, selectMore.

In the menu, selectSettings.

Turn on Access with Voice Match

SelectVoice>Voice Match.

Turn on theAccess with Voice Matchtoggle switch (it should be blue).

Tell Google What to Do

Now you’re free to issue commands to Google.

First, speak the wake phrase,OK GoogleorHey Google, to alert it.

Alternatively, select themicrophoneicon in the Google app or the search bar on the home screen.

Next, speak a command.

you could download it for free on Google Play.

After you implement the app, pop kick open the app, then speak the commands described above.

Use Third-Party Apps

Several third-party apps support voice texting.

Here are three popular options: