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[Android Apps and Games] thomasando:
Just tested it. Kept saying 'no voice detected'. Perhaps what I did now no longer connects the microphone? I was wearing my helmet but right next to the phone when I tested earlier and it worked. On the bike, with the phone in my backpack, and nothing :(
[Android Apps and Games] pope523:
How can a single discussion thread handle all support discussion for an app like this?

I want to be able to use utter to start the Google Play Music app and play music by artist name or album. Like "shuffle Pantera"
[Android Apps and Games] tudor1.popescu:
1. It is a support forum... So the problems and suggestions may be many, but you have a search inside this forum so you can shave off a few hours off your reading the entire forum :)

2. What country are you from? Because i am from a country where i don't have google movies or google music online, just the apps. And i also have a problem when trying to ask utter to play music from google music.

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First of all. That is really cool. BT in the bike helmet.

Second, does you helmet have the ability to play music? I had a bt headset whick only allowed me to speak in calls, but no music playing ability and it didn't work with utter
[Android Apps and Games] thomasando:
Yeah, has music support.... and it works fine from the handset.

This is the only thing that's holding me up switching from iPhone to Android. I can't believe I'm having so much trouble with it! Seems it should be so simple. Klets has the same issue, but google now voice search seems to work ok, except I can't get it started easily via the phone button. But I would like to be able to do far more than it lets you do.

If I'm not mistaken - utter uses the google voice recognition behind the scenes, the same that google voice search does - is that right?

Also worth noting - I'm having these issues stationary with the helmet on, so it can't be a "too much noise" issue.
[Android Apps and Games] tudor1.popescu:
Figured you would have tried stationary, too if it didn't work :)

As for the speech recognition, i can't say what it uses, but if it uses google, it wouldn't be as accurate as google now, because the latter also uses your search history and something-something to make voice recognition more accurate. But it can't be related to speech recognition because,as you describe the situation, you only get errors for certain commands, not all of them.

I got the same issues when using BT and i couldn't figure it out so i switched to wired headset. Perhaps when brandall sees your post he may be able to help you further, as IMO it is an Utter problem.

Just one question. Are you a native english speaker? This may have some influence over the results.

Also, the utter through bt function has always been a little buggy so it should be fixed in a later update i think.

As for switching from apple, just by using google now you could surpass siri's capabilities tenfold :)
[Android Apps and Games] thomasando:
Yes, native English speaker - Australian.

I might try doing this all with Google Now, just like all the functionality on offer in Utter. Worth pointing out though that this all worked on Siri with no fuss at all. It understood almost anything I threw at it! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] tudor1.popescu:
Well all have both advantages and disadvantages
[Android Apps and Games] thomasando:
Indeed :)

I seem to be having more success with Google Now, I have to say. Shame it turns the screen on to respond to commands, and some stuff isn't totally hands free :(
[Android Apps and Games] tudor1.popescu:
Yes this is one of the problems. I always keep pocket dialling when using google now. If you want you have an option to use Xposed framework and autovoice and tasker to increase functionality but it is a little difficult and requires time to do this. It is up to you. Personally i love the android because of its limitless possibilities :)
[Android Apps and Games] proplane64:
Printable command list for Utter?

Is there a printable list of Utter commands somewhere? I've been searching for one and I can't find it. Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] CZ Eddie:
I saw someone complain about these symptoms in some random Galaxy Note 3 CyanogenMOD based ROM thread. I don't remember if it was Slim or Paranoid or whatever. The user never mentioned Utter and I don't even remember if he was using voice commands to initiate the call.

The developer told him that Bluetooth was the next thing Cyanogen was going to be trying to make better.

In the meantime, the user ended up creating a Tasker activity that automatically disabled/re-enabled Bluetooth after every call.
[Android Apps and Games] meo:
It would bee very helpfull if brandall can tell us his developer strategie. There are any translations plans ? I have no problems in buying this exelent app, but in the moment, i dont see any activities from the developer.
[Android Apps and Games] tudor1.popescu:
There was a post a while back saying he is at present involved in some deadlines and stuff at work so that's probably why there hasn't been much activity lately. But he said he will come back with updates. And as for the translation i am also expecting him to enable it and start my part on translating. It would be so useful. And also look forward to the utter TTS app.

Best regards
[Android Apps and Games] markworksfx:
[MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] where you at guy drop us a line or something let us know you're still with us
[Android Apps and Games] :
Just as a FYI, install fails with a -112 on google play and plain ol fails when I use an apk with android L on a nexus 4.
[Android Apps and Games] bruce7373:
So I've been away for a while and thought I'd check out how the development is going. Kinda surprised it's still in beta, to be honest. Anyway, utter doesn't seem to care too much for my new M8. It keeps giving me "text to speech initialization failed." Everything Google is up to date. It's this easily fixable?
[Android Apps and Games] tudor1.popescu:
Does voice feedback work for google now or other apps that use google tts?
[Android Apps and Games] bruce7373:
Yes, it does. I've tried with "OK, Google" set up on any screen or not. Installed Busybox Installer, even though I already have Busybox installed. I have both US and UK English packs.

It doesn't really matter much, as Google Now is enough for my needs, but thought I'd see what advancements have been made. Hmmm... ;)
[Android Apps and Games] smallpotatoco:
Nice! I see this could be integrated with Moto X's touchless control to make life a lot easier.
[Android Apps and Games] tudor1.popescu:
It must be an utter! problem then. Perhaps when brandall returns he will see what this is about.

As for advancements, when this app will be finished and brandall implements what he has planned, this app will blow any voice assistants (or any real assistants) out of the water. It really has tremendous potential, especially combined with tasker.

PS. I thought i asked just to make sure.

1. Under settings-accesibility you have utter turned on?

2. Silent mode is off right? :)

If still no solution try browsing the forum. I'm sure someone else had this problem before.
[Android Apps and Games] creativo89:
Offline speech recognition help?

Hello all, I'm a big fan of Utter!, I started using it just today, and I'm unable to find out how to use it with out the data connection. Every time I turn off the data connection, and try to turn on the wifi or anything, it says "There was a speech server error". Am I missing something? or is it incompatible with my device? Eh, I even downloaded the offline speech recognition for google Now.

Kindly help me to get it working without data connection.:confused:
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
This same problem started happening with me today too. It's always been fine before today. I think we should wait and see what happens. It might be related to one of Google's other recent updates.....
[Android Apps and Games] noble714:
Offline trouble - speech server error

I just started trying to use it offline, and have had the same trouble, It follows it's wake up speech with "there was a speech server error" ...both with google, and IVONA, i've tried the switching between uk, and usa as was suggested earlier in the thread, but to no avail :( Utter is indeed on in the accessibility menu. Not to much trouble as I usually do have network access, but it would be nice to figure out how to get this going :)
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
Diary

What is my next diary entry?

"You have no appointments today"

OR similar words.

But I DO HAVE appointments

?:confused:
[Android Apps and Games] dospitercios:
If you like text-to-speech apps, maybe you will like critts too.

[IMG="chat"]https://lh5.ggpht.com/2tX6oAHYaaeQD8XBQENWQ_p0VXVf80CZR6C0AvM-9XatpSuw18uAp1Tpv95Ie66dOg=h310[/IMG]
[Android Apps and Games] RazzMcTazz:
Utter Command list web page?

Is there a list of commands that I could copy/print from a web page or something (not from within the app)? I want to create a user manual of some key commands for my wife.
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
I've just sorted this out. Somehow my preferred language had changed to 'English new Zealand' . I only had the UK English language downloaded for offline use, so there was a conflict. Changed all my preferences to English UK (in android settings, and also utter settings) , and problem solved :)

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You need to say "what's on my agenda today" there is no command for "what is my next diary entry".

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No there isn't. Maybe you could make one and share it here :)
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
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You need to say "what's on my agenda today" there is no command for "what is my next diary entry".

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Yes my words were "what's my next agenda item" and the answer was "you have no agenda items for today". Software translated my question without difficulty, but it gave an incorrect answer.
[Android Apps and Games] tudor1.popescu:
The synthax has to be exactly as in the command list. The developper can't forsee every possible way to ask a question and program that outcome. If you don't feel like remembering commands, make your own commands inside the utter! app and set your own custom phrase for that command.
[Android Apps and Games] Cheeseofdoom:
Is there any word on being able to play albums instead of individual songs? There was a post in January of 2013 saying that it was planned, and even high on the priority list. I cannot find a decent work around, especially since my phone is running on Gingerbread (A solution that involves buying a new phone isn't ideal.)
[Android Apps and Games] tudor1.popescu:
You could root and install ice cream sandwitch (ICS) for your specific phone if that is the inconvenience. As for the specific command for this, we'll let the developer answer the post
[Android Apps and Games] mpd81:
Reliable hands-free

I personally don't think that utter! permanent recognition works reliably enough for your needs at the moment as occasionally it will stop hearing the wakeup phrase until you tell utter to restart but you obviously have to touch the phone to do that.

for your setup i recommend using Google now with the U.S English language setup so that you can use OK Google everywhere as it works every single time without fail,

voice notify from the playstore which reads out notifications as they arrive i.e sms and email headers but it is customisable

Autovoice and tasker if you want full control over your phone as autovoice allows any tasker commands to be executed by gooogle now

Noscreenoff from the playstore if the phone isn't plugged in so that OK Google will work all the time but reduce screen brightness to as low as possible

apologies if this has already been answered for you or if you have already tried these out

this app may actually be what you are looking for

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.velldrin.smartvoiceassistant&hl=en
[Android Apps and Games] tudor1.popescu:
I have a nexus 5 and get the google now launcher updates regularly. Since the nexus 5 launched, the Google Now launcher updated its features to be able to say 'ok google' from any screen as long as the screen is off without any battery drain at all (or minimal consumption).

I would expect that with the launch of the android 5.0 this feature 'ok google' will be accessible even when the screen is off. Like the moto X. When this will be the case, you would be able to implement more features and be able to launch utter or a custom voice app with a simple word.

This is not a fact, but i actually expect this to happen this fall because of the evolution of these features.
[Android Apps and Games] XandroidX:
If you have a Galaxy S5 or Note 3 with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/...voice&pcampaignid=APPU_sdQoVLu8LMzroATG94HoAQ

You can wake "OK Google" when the screen is off
[Android Apps and Games] Andyjenk:
Ereader voice commands?

Would it be possible for Utter! Or something like it to be set up to turn pages in an ebook reader? There are a lot of disabled people for whom this would be a boon. Even just reading .txt files would do as an interim solution. Application is not limited to the disabled - turning the pages of a recipe book or manual when hands are dirty is another use. Maybe Ive missed such an app but as far as I can see no ereader or ereader app has this. Amazon say they are looking into it but are dragging their feet. Surely it is not difficult? Could you emulate a button press in response to a voice command?

If it is difficult could someone please explain why?
[Android Apps and Games] hannibalmoot:
You could check out an App called [MENTION=564339]voice[/MENTION] Aloud Reader. Its not exactly what you are describing as far turning pages but more of text reading App. It seems to have lots of ways to read outloud various text selections and has Tasker integration.
[Android Apps and Games] moiramd:
I don't like what it says "yes master" it make me feel like dr. Frankistain. Is the app working for Spanish speakers?

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The app use the gps to much and that drain the battery
[Android Apps and Games] Andyjenk:
Thanks Annibalmoot.

At first glance it would seem that adding voice commands to [MENTION=564339]voice[/MENTION] would probably be no easier than adding them to a standard ereader. Perhaps my best bet may be to ask developers of ereader apps if they would consider adding the facility.
[Android Apps and Games] markworksfx:
It can be done with Tasker and auto voice if your rooted and know how to use it

J.A.R.V.I.S.
[Android Apps and Games] ebroker:
Is anyone else having trouble with QL or the LauncherShortCutActivity working under Android 4.4.x?

I had an icon pointing to a Utter recognition activity on my home screen under 4.3 which launched recognition but can't get any activity shortcut, the Utter Widget or the QL app to work on 4.4.4. If I press on either the QL app, Utter Widget or an icon associated with LauncherShortCutActivity nothing happens!

This is on a rooted US Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and I've tried on the Touchwiz, Apex and Halo homescreen launchers.

I could do something with Tasker which I've used on other devices but don't have Tasker running on the Note 3.

Ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] lightningdude:
I use LMT pie instead of a navigation bar, and I have utter! recognition on one of my buttons. Running 4.4.4 rooted Moto G. Set as an activity just like you posted, and it works for me.
[Android Apps and Games] Thwip:
Check this out: http://www.pocketables.com/2013/07/how-to-emulate-touch-input-using-tasker-and-root.html

Tasker & Utter on a rooted devie. I've not tried it but sounds simple. Assuming the ereader runs on Android and turns pages via taps.
[Android Apps and Games] Andyjenk:
Thanks Thwip,

That looks very interesting and doable!
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Where's Brandall? It's been quite a long time since we've heard from him. Was he eaten alive at Google IO? Anybody know?
[Android Apps and Games] vikraminside:
Yes Benjamin,

You have earned 611 thanks in first post. You should give treat to all of our XDA users. :) :thumbup:

I have tested in sgy and moto g. Sgy well lil hogging understandable and am happy for you in moto g.

My only point is you make smartphones really smart just keep it compatible across all versions from 2.3

PS:

Recognition not up to the mark. "Speak to it" does much better job in my opinion but online account I dislike. Needs lot of improvement. Need to know what locale is currently in use. This is very old thread just putting a word play store could impact app ranking. Can contribute to translate if required.
[Android Apps and Games] LegendsCrazy:
Is anyone having trouble getting Utter to install from the Play Store. I'm on LPV81C on Nexus 7 2013 and I keep getting a Play Store error -112. I've tried emptying the Play Store cache, data, download manager, etc. and I can't get it to install. Anyone have the last APK?
[Android Apps and Games] Dtrieb:
On the first post.
[Android Apps and Games] RedRawPwr:
Utter and digital car = ultimate car friendly

Hi, I love this app Utter very much, and I have been a tester for Digital Car front end app since released for testers. My question is, can/is it a possibility that you can add "Digital Car" to the list of "Linked Applications" in the settings of the Utter app?

This would be so cool and useful for me and probably others that don't use a data plan and don't want/need to be on wifi/3g-4g just to use a voice control app in a car environment.

This is why I have chosen this fantastic app UTTER. :good:

I like the fact that utter can be used off line and can be used with my music stored on my sd card. Problem is when I speak ie: play RUSH Limelight, a popup box shows only other players that I have on my tablet, like Poweramp, Music Visualizer, Default music player etc.

May I ask again, could/can DIGITAL CAR be added to this list please??

Thank you so much for such a great app like UTTER!!!! :laugh:

Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] LegendsCrazy:
Thanks Dtrieb, but all of the links in Brandall's posts point to the Play Store which is where I'm having the problem and why I asked for an APK. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] ebroker:
Huh? Just tried that to see if it made a difference, it didnt.... LMT Pie working fine, other activities launch from PIE and can launch the Utter app but no Utter activities directly. Can anyone point me in the direction of something that might be causing conflicts? The Xposed framework and Wanam Xposed are about the only customizations on the phone.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Andyjenk:
Is it possible to use Utter when in the background?

I.e. I want to use voice commands and Tasker to cause forward and backward key presses in a ereader app. Obviously the ereader app needs to be visible yet I need Utter! to recognise the next command without touching the device. I'm thinking either a transparent overlay or the ability to change the focus to the apps automatically and quickly.
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Is digital car still in the testing phase? It's not on the play store. ......

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Yes. Just say 'start listening' and utter works in the background. You then just need to say 'wake up'. If tasker can perform the key press function you require, then utter can perform that tasker-task for you.
[Android Apps and Games] Andyjenk:
Great. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] RedRawPwr:
Digital Car & Utter

Yes, I'm one of the testers, there is a link here on xda site if you want to join us testers, just type in search box Digital Car and there should be a link on how to join testers group.

Digital Car + Utter = Awesomeness :)

Lets make this doable please.

Thx all. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Thwip:
You can use Tasker to enable or disable Utter permanent recognition: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45879035

Once you do that you do that you can create Profiles to automate permanent recognition.

You can make a profile to turn on permanent recognition when you open the ereader.

Another to turn on permanent recognition when you plug the device in with an exit task to turn off permanent recognition when unplugged.

Tasker + Utter = power! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] heldmyw:
Utter Install .apk

I wanted utter to access root, and found an .apk that was not the latest.

I installed it anyway, and then went to Play and reinstalled the latest version. The update was successful, and I had root access.
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Question about audible voice. Please help!

Something I can't figure out. When I directly use Google Now and ask a question, Google Now will display the answer and also actually read the answer aloud to me. THAT'S GOOD! But, when I'm using Utter however, and I have Utter set to use Google Now for answering questions, it opens the Google screen and displays the correct answer, but the answer is not read aloud. Why is that? I've searched the thread, and can't resolve this. I'd really appreciate advice :)

Galaxy note 2, stock android 4.2.3
[Android Apps and Games] LegendsCrazy:
I tried contacting [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] about Utter! not being compatible with the Android 5.0 developer previews via e-mail and I've had no response for several days. It's not like him to not respond to an e-mail. [MENTION=4865507]GLDavis[/MENTION] have you heard from Ben lately?
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
I have not. Talked to him a while back and he was involved in several projects.

I'll see if I can get a response.
[Android Apps and Games] FreddyFredFred:
Google Now only answers questions aloud when you ask aloud.

I 'assume' that utter is giving it a typed search, not a voice search. Therefore, it will not read the answer aloud.
[Android Apps and Games] opiated:
Tasker plugin

I don't know if this app is under development any more but one feature I would really like is to be able to send *all* voice commands to Tasker.

In my setup Tasker initiates voice recognition and Tasker handles command execution. This works perfectly if utter! sends the voice command to Tasker. But that only happens if utter! does not recognize the command. If the phrase matches one of utter's in-built commands then utter! executes the command. It would be perfect if there were a switch, that could be controlled via the Tasker plugin, to enable or disable sending all voice commands to Tasker.
[Android Apps and Games] eventide7:
Is this app still being updated?

The last update I see was last June. Are there plans for an update to fix any of these bugs soon?
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
I agree. Last we heard from [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] he was happy and active and off to visit Google IO . Since then he's vanished. Anybody heard from him?
[Android Apps and Games] Dtrieb:
Yes he works on another project.

But he is still alive [emoji6]

He would post something, the next days. Stay tuned!
[Android Apps and Games] CallMeHzl:
Rate of Speech

I hope I'm posting this in the right spot. :o I *just* activated utter! For the first time and there are times when I'm having problems understanding her because she is talking too fast. Is there an option to change the rate of speed at which she speaks? Or.... Do I need to try and find a different voice?
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Welcome to Utter :)

The speed is not actually controlled by utter, it's a setting in your phone.

To control the speed, go into your phone's Settings, My device, Language and input, Text to speech options, Speech rate.

That will make utter speak more slowly :)

Also, if you'd like to try other voices (not to change the speed, but because they sound better) I recommend Ivona, which is a free app in the Playstore.