How to Use ‘Ok, Google’ Offline

Saying “Ok, Google” while offline still launches the Google Assistant, but, you may encounter some issues. Voice recognition may be less accurate while offline, and the Google Assistant may be unable to access the services you’re asking for. To fix the second problem, you need to download any relevant data in advance. For example, download any music you might want to listen to and download the maps of any areas you might want to navigate.

Getting Google to Understand You While Offline

The Google Assistant’s speech recognition can be inaccurate when used offline, although you might be lucky if you have an accent it finds particularly easy to understand. Unfortunately, if you experience this problem, there doesn’t seem to be any way to fix it currently.

How to Use ‘Ok, Google’ Offline for Navigation

Offline navigation is greatly improved if you download Google maps of any areas you’re visiting in advance. Here’s how to do it. Now, when you say, for example, “Hey Google, Navigate to Home,” Google Maps should begin navigation, provided you downloaded the maps required to get you from where you are to your saved home location.

How to Use ‘Ok, Google’ to Play Music While Offline

Getting the Google Assistant to play music while offline is easy. First, make sure your preferred music app is set up in Google Assistant.