Last Updated on Aug 24, 2023
Google assistant help out billions of users in the world as an instant search from The Google assistance iOS app available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Ask the questions using voice command or type in the search box and Google always ready to help for all the query. But to use this features, you must enable some settings within Google assistance app or iOS settings. here’s the roundup for quick solutions on Google Assistant not working on iOS devices.
New The Google Assistant iOS app launched on Google iO17, Before that Google Allo has an option to use Google Assistant. Google Assistant app is supporting the latest iOS or later all version. Available only in the USA for these days.
Real Fixes: Google Assistant not working on iPhone, iPad
1. Check for latest update
Go to the app store and find the app (Google Assistant or Google allo) and update with the latest updated version.
2. Enable Microphone for Google Assistant
To send your voice in Google, you must enable the Microphone for Google Assistant iOS app. Maybe you ignore the popup for turn on or not enabled correctly.
Go to the Settings on iPhone, iPad >Privacy > Microphone > Find the apps and Enable toggle for them.
That’s is the cause of “Ok Google Not working.”
3. Enable “Ok Google” isn’t working
To Wakeup Google Assistant, Ok Google is hotword. Another setting for enabling Ok Google, Open Google app on iPhone > Tap on profile icon at the top of the app > Voice Search > Enable Ok Google hotword.
4. Type on Google Search instead of Ask
Your welcome screen in Google Assistant app is a microphone icon at the bottom center of the screen. Now you don’t want to speak out in public then use the virtual keyboard. (Know how to use Google Gboard)
Tap on gray Keyboard icon, at the bottom corner of the screen.
Enable location service for Google Assistant or Google Allo app
Location Service must turn on for Google Assistant app from iPhone Setting. To get the exact location and proper answer that you are asking for nearby places.
Because the app is widely using to find restaurants, Favourite places, ATMs, Gas Stations, Shopping Stores, Banks and more.
5. Won’t Add new Home Device or Not Responding home device
Sometimes it may happen, your home device not working with google assistant app. Unlink your device from your Google account or reset the device. After that reconnect or set up the home devices with Google account.
Use single account between your Home devices and Google Assistant app that runs on iOS 9.0 or later device. More all devices settings from App is here
6. An app is Stuck, unresponsive or Crashing on iOS
You can report it to Google, From Feedback option in the app after completely close app using multitasking screen. Also, check for new update on the app.
To give Feedback: Open GA app, > Tap on blue icon at top right corner > Tap on three dots icon > Find the Send feedback option and Leave you to comment with text or screenshot.
Hope you are enjoying New Google Assistant app on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. More guide and instant fix comment us in the below comment box. Or Don’t miss to like us on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
Jaysukh Patel is the founder of howtoisolve. Also self Professional Developer, Techno lover mainly for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and iOS, Jaysukh is one of responsible person in his family. Contact On: jaysukh.pharma@gmail.com [OR] admin@howtoisolve.com
