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[Android Apps and Games] tilleyrw:
Note Querying

Please note (sic) that Google + my question has given me no results. According to Murphy, my question is already answered in this forum.

When I instruct utter to "Take a note called 'Grocery list'", how is this note created and stored? The lack of calendar queries can be circumvented by using Google Calendar with Utter + Tasker. (Many tasks exist which will query Google Calendar.) Storing such notes in a Google service, like Keep, are shown to be on Brandall's to-do list. In the interim, what kind of tasks that interface with what services can be used for note queries?

Note queries are such things as: "What is my grocery list? (The latest note with the word 'grocery') all the way up to "What have I said about trucks?" (Search all notes for the word 'truck').
[Android Apps and Games] dksunic:
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
I would like to propose, if I may, the following:

1. Decide what it is exactly that you want to do with notes

2. Make a list of apps with the desired features

3. Determine which app likely will work best with Tasker and Utter!

4. Create your system

I just got started on creating my own, and will report back.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr Sliff:
Is there a way to use the bluetooth mic on a car stereo with utte. I messed around today with it but didnt get anywhere.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Mr. Sliff,

Good afternoon!!! Bluetooth integration at the moment still needs some work. At some point, this might very well be worked out.

Basic functionality is going to have be established first.

Make it a great day!
[Android Apps and Games] meo:
hm - i have no problem with an very old Desire (JB 4.2.2) + utter + radio (pioneer deh-8400 bt) -> when i use bluetooth
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
For some it works well, but there are inconsistencies for others. Minor stuff, but needs to work across the board...so hopefully that will soon be figured out.
[Android Apps and Games] easiuser:
meo - I too have an old Desire and am running JB4.2.2 (Unofficial CM 10.1) and utter. Bluetooth works as far as audio out goes but it does not use the bluetooth mic. (Jawbone HD and AIRCAST F4U037 Car Adapter) I am guessing you are using the phone's mic. If you ever get a bluetooth mic to work with utter, I would be interested in what ROM you are using.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
I am using JB 4.2.2 Slimbean Rom and mine works fine. I have a Plantronics..nothing fancy.

** Can you try going into Utter and do the following-

1. Turn OFF your BT Headset

2. Turn Utter OFF with the "button" in right corner.

3. Turn ON your BT Headset

4. Turn Utter ON

5. Press the microphone Icon in Utter

6. When prompted by Utter, issue a command

** You might try covering your phone mic and see it if hears you through the headset

If it doesn't..then it's one of the problems Ben is having. Works with some, but not others.

Lemme know.
[Android Apps and Games] easiuser:
Thanks but I have tried this multiple times to no avail. Attempting to use other apps (autovoice and soundabout) to force use of the bt mic results in no response. Not sure why Google Search uses the bt mic but any third party apps I have tried cannot. At least not with my HTC Inspire 4G and any JB ROM I have tried.:crying:
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
I'm sure it's hardware related. Seems that the same phone can have different components and be finicky.

Try this app from the play store and see if it works-the activity for Utter is LauncherShortcutActivity

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kin.bluetooth_launch
[Android Apps and Games] easiuser:
I have tried this and it will do what it is intended to do, namely launch utter by pressing the talk button, however the mic still does not work.

It probably is hardware related. A new phone is not in my immediate future but would buy a new headset if anyone out there with an HTC Inspire has had success with a headset mic.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Thanks for trying. It's probably a matter of the right coding that needs to be implemented. There is however no clear cut "patch" that will make everything work. Google knows, they created it, but they're not real good at sharing that information.
[Android Apps and Games] easiuser:
Your right, they are not good at sharing. Scary thing is, they do have the "collecting" down to an art.
[Android Apps and Games] Giot:
First off I am loving this app. I am going to be working with it and tasker to make a super customized personal assistant and this is exactly what I am looking for.

Secondly, this thread is freakishly long so I apologize if this is a repeat post. I tried to look for relevant posts but didn't really see a whole lot.

I really love the permanent recognition but it shuts off after I place 1 command. If I want to do several things at once (i.e. setting multiple reminders or calendar entries) I have to use the wake up command for each one. Is it possible to have a brief period (custom setting but probably like 5 seconds) where utter is still listening for a new command? Perhaps even set it so that if it doesn't recognize any commands within that time period it will just stop listening without saying anything so it doesn't interrupt what you are doing after a command. -- I saw this was potentially on a "to-do" list, so I just wanted to say I would love this feature.

I had to create a tasker shortcut button to place into my CarHome Ultra interface for a usable button to activate utter's listening (not open the whole setup ui, just make it listen (not permanent recogition)). For some reason, CarHome Ultra didn't like the shortcut created by utter itself.

Is there a way to set up tasker to enable/disable permanent listening? I have a gimmicky idea but I was wondering if there was just a straight forward way already implemented. I would really love to do this so utter is always listening while I am at home, but is disabled when am in my car or at work.

I didn't see anything so I was wondering if there was any integration planned for Slacker Radio (preferred) or Pandora?

I have encountered this bug as well as when utter says "I don't know what you mean by that" (it actually sounds like utter is offended because of the way it says "that"). -- I haven't reinstalled the voice engine files but I will soon and report the results. I use IVONA - Amy UK beta

Thanks a ton for all the hard work guys!
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Let me try and help...a little. Stacking commands like you mentioned first is on the to-do list...but it's going to take some time.

Car Home Ultra-I've used it, payed for it a while back, so can't remember if you can create a shortcut to an "ACTIVITY"? If it doesn't that might not work as what you are using is the shortcut to the app. You might be able to create a "shortcut" if say your launcher supports it to the

activity

in Utter called LauncherShortcutActivity and then you might be able to add that shortcut via Car Home's Menu...does that make sense?

The Tasker request has been asked before, but I don't know if and when it will be implemented. There's lots to do and Ben has his hands full.

Hope I've helped you here!!

Make it a great day.
[Android Apps and Games] Giot:
No problems. I just wanted to throw my 2 cents in. I am an engineer and lately have been doing a lot of development work so I know how it goes :good:eek:.

For the Car Home, I can create the shortcut in Car Home, but it places the shortcut on my home page and won't load it into the Car Home slot. I created a work-around by using a tasker task placed in the Car Home slot which causes utter to listen when pressed.

I tried to figure out a work around to allow tasker to enable/disable permanent recognition, but I failed. So I guess it is up to you guys. If you made it a physical setting that you could toggle through the utter UI (like a check box) you could have tasker navigate to it using the d-pad.

Also something with your tasker interface (in tasker using an SG4). I have to rotate the screen to landscape and click "done" to get the keyboard to disappear. If I don't I can't click "save" as it is blocked. Clicking the check mark doesn't save the configuration. I don't know who has to fix this, you guys or them, but I just thought I would throw that out there.

Anyway, great work, thanks for the awesome app. I look forward to seeing what all you guys have planned for it!
[Android Apps and Games] csmoore88:
Fantastic work!!

I have lost voice functionality on my Xyboard running sideloaded google now. This hits the spot. Thank yyou all for your hard work. I live in Kentucky and have strong accent...she does well to understand my southern twang lol. Anyway keep up good work.

....EDIT......

I forgot to ask..is it possible to set google voice as the default SMS application? I failed in integrating SMS ussd support and utter attempts to send using phone.apk which drops data repeatedly for two minutes before stabilizing. Kinda sucks but g voice works well. I accept "you want to proofread? " and it opens voice but text is blank. If I choose not to proofread it sends via contacts / phone apk.

No big deal tho...I can always send with voice actions (google) Thanks for the help.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Not yet for Google voice. But it has been talked about.

Glad it's working for you!
[Android Apps and Games] bruce7373:
I'm in the same boat. How exactly do you use Google to send SMS via GV?
[Android Apps and Games] csmoore88:
Go to system settings and clear text messages defaults. (Open app drawer and drag it to homescreen at "more options/app info) Send text by voice and select g voice as default. It works for me but I am on a tablet with hack versions of messaging and google. Haha.

(clever signature_here)
[Android Apps and Games] abledan:
reading SMS

Does anyone else find it sometimes embarrassing, or at least awkward, for SMS messages to be read out loud? Is there any way for Utter to JUST announce that an SMS has arrived without it being read out loud? I think this would help many people :)
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
You can disable notifications per app if needed, then you could just hear the ringtone.
[Android Apps and Games] abledan:
I know this but it's kinda, sorta not the point. I want to know who is texting me but don't necessarily want to hear the text :)
[Android Apps and Games] Max D:
I have Google Voice installed but Utter! does not ask which app to use by default. It just automatically defaults to the messaging app, even though neither are set as default for anything.

Am I missing something? And what hacked messaging and Google Voice apps are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] bruce7373:
It doesn't. At least not yet. That's why I'm curious about whether Voice Search will. If I say, "Text (name)," VS will ask is I want to use GV or the standard app, so I can set the default to GV. It will bring up the texting option of GV all ready to start writing, but it doesn't send the message the way utter would (at least I don't think so) with the standard app.
[Android Apps and Games] AgustinArwin:
Well if utter! itself can't do that Tasker is your friend, I created that task using Tasker, I base it to brandall's tasker plugin (the one use for driving).
[Android Apps and Games] kroewe:
I get the "I don't hear any speech" with the high pitch question inflection on the last half of the word speech too. I have a galaxy note 2 and use a Samsung hm5000 bluetooth pen. The call button on the pen works fine to initiate utter and the greeting comes through the pen earpiece fine, but then I get I don't hear any speech. I've tried covering up the mic on the pen and the mic on the phone trying to figure if either are listening but never get anything but I don't hear any speech.
[Android Apps and Games] csmoore88:
My google voice is a inverted version found here @ XDA but nothing special functionality wise. Google now is xyboard. Specific made by runandhide05. Text message was razr m edition but removed when didn't work. But I now have better volume functions and the option to set sms as default thru google voice w/o opening contacts app.

If I use voice search (3.0.1) ics standard release and say "text Jason you are an idiot " he immediately sent "who is this? " (curious who calls him an idiot last night when i tried this all out )he doesn't know my voice number lol. It works.

If I used utter it will ask if I wish to proofread...I say yes it opens g voice but blank text box. I say no and it just kills my data functions and force closes process.phone.com

(clever signature_here)
[Android Apps and Games] bruce7373:
Couldn't utter be set up to announce the text, then ask if you'd like it read? Similar to the way it asks if you want your own text proofread?
[Android Apps and Games] MutantPlatypus:
Does this still work with Tasker? I would like to be able to start a task with a voice command, but clicking the Tasker in the Add Command menu replies "there was an error communicating with Tasker".
[Android Apps and Games] Max D:
I am using Utter! to initiate a task that uses the "get voice" input in Tasker to set a variable with what I've said. I take the contents of my variable and pass it to Google Voice via the GV SMS plugin for Locale.

Practically, I shake my phone and give a custom command that activates my Tasker action, which asks me what I'd like to say in my text message. This only works to a specific contact, which is all I want right now.

This is a long answer to say, "Yes, Utter! is able to activate a Tasker action on my phone."
[Android Apps and Games] MutantPlatypus:
Sounds like a good workaround for GV SMS. Hmm, I wonder why it won't work on my Galaxy S4...

EDIT: Derp, it's right there in the Bugs & Troubleshooting menu. Silly noob. The fix was simple: install utter! After Tasker.
[Android Apps and Games] sanpedro_bonita:
Great!
[Android Apps and Games] justmiike:
Just curious, can I say a command to open the app? For example, I say wake up and then it activates utter! I then can say, Call John.

Or do I have to press the shortcut to always activate, I'm Listening?
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
If you've enabled permanent recognition then your answer is yes. Otherwise just press the icon and speak your command after utter starts. :)
[Android Apps and Games] justmiike:
Thanks, permanent recognition is what I was looking for. Perfect!
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Not a noob, but I'm glad you checked troubleshooting.... Lots of info there!
[Android Apps and Games] MutantPlatypus:
Sorry, I meant "silly noob" = me. Should have checked for in-app troubleshooting and help options before posting.

Is there a plugin API for utter? That might speed up the appearance of new features.

Also, a small request: I would like to be able to customize more of the responses. For example, "sorry, I didn't quite understand that last command" is too lengthy. I'd like to replace it with just "what?" or an error buzz. Like how you can customize the greeting. Is there an XML file lurking somewhere that contains a map of commands to responses?
[Android Apps and Games] anrki:
I'm not sure why.. But after adding custom phrases and intro etc it's lost the ding noise it makes before a command.

Also, instead of pure silence after I say wake up, is it possible to make that Siri-like ding noise? I just want that noise back. Is it custom like the giggle? Is there a short code for it?
[Android Apps and Games] MutantPlatypus:
I read somewhere that the developer actually tried to disable it but couldn't. He said he tries to mute it. That ding is part of Google Voice or something. The device hacked some kind of workaround, but it's not reliable. I, for one, like the ding. It helps let me know exactly when the phone is listening so I don't start talking too soon. I vote for the return of the ding noise as well.

Anyway, I found if you reboot (or hot boot) it will come back.
[Android Apps and Games] xdasnapper:
Hello Utterers. On my Nexus 7, I am getting an audio conflict using Listen Audiobook Player (play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acmeandroid.listen) v2.3.8 when Utter v3.0.8B Beta is enabled. When launched, the audiobook reader starts playback but after a few seconds it gets interrupted and then stays silent except for the odd brief audio blip. When playback is silenced, the audiobook reader's notification also disappears and is briefly restored whenever the audio is briefly restored. If I disable Utter (touching the power button icon in the app), normal playback is immediately restored and continues as normal.

Any troubleshooting tips? Or should I be looking for another audiobook reader app? Any suggestions?

Edit: Tried another audiobook reader app and the same problem occurred.
[Android Apps and Games] anrki:
Thanks for the follow up! And yes, I love the ding noise.. Maybe there can be an option in settings to toggle the ding noise? I personally prefer no greeting and a simple ding.. So if you put yourself in my shoes.. There's no way I can know if it's listening or not.. hahahah so for me a ding is absolutely necessary because there is no other indication!
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Do you have permanent recognition enabled. If so, turn it off when using the reader please and see if that solves the problem.
[Android Apps and Games] xdasnapper:
Indeed, disabling permanent recognition results in normal playback of the audiobook reader. Thanks for that. However, I need permanent recognition. Is there a way to make it work? (fingers crossed)

Playback of music files works okay with permanent recognition enabled.
[Android Apps and Games] Max D:
I experienced something similar with Google Books taking off reading when I had permanent recognition enabled. Disabling Utter!'s accessibility permission fixed it, but all that functionality is lost.
[Android Apps and Games] Sistum Id:
I use Utter for a better hands free driving expericence. But I'm having issues with the response playback while music is playing.

I have a Jays Headset app set up so when I push play/pause twice on my car stereo it will launch a listening Utter! Voice Command. So while driving it will pause the music that is currently playing and listen for my voice command. Problem is, after Utter recieves my command, the music will resume and I can't hear my response from Utter.

I'm not sure if this is based on the current media player. I use PlayerPro and while Navigation is giving directions, it will "duck" (reduce/lower) the volume of the music so the directions can be hear clearly. Other media players will simply pause the music during voice directions.

Any solutions?

BTW I love this app. My cars built in voice commands sucks. I was only limited to calling people and even then, it hardly got it right. It makes driving and making a call so much easier.
[Android Apps and Games] Max D:
When I call a Tasker task with a custom Utter! command, the task is run without any regard to the built in "wait" pieces of the command. As a workaround I've used my custom command to call a task which then calls my desired task. The task works exactly as it should when removed one step from Utter!. Has anyone else run into this problem and is there a reason/solution?

Also, using the GV Plugin, I created a task that sends a text by voice through GV to a specific number. If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll send you the xml to import.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
As an idea...you can set a "wait" period in your tasker task. I do it with items such as bluetooth connections.

It's under

"Task"

in Tasker. Choose wait and then you can set either Minutes, Seconds, Millseconds, etc. Just place it ahead of the application

"wait" 15 milliseconds

"app" whatever the application name is.

EDIT-So maybe I misunderstood? You're saying that with the "wait" that you set in the tasker task, when executed by Utter!, the wait time is not being considered?

If so, then I don't think I've run across that. I might have to set a large delay like a minute or two and see if it happens to me.
[Android Apps and Games] abledan:
When I look at the Android Play Store there seem to be a lot of listings for Tasker-type apps. Which one should I use?
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Below is the website to download the TRIAL version: Recommend that you start here as Tasker has a steep learning curve-

http://tasker.dinglisch.net/download.html

If you like it, then you can always purchase on the Play Store, and the link is below-

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en

I recommend that you go to the tasker WIKI and Google as much as you can about tasker....it's the best way to learn it by looking at examples and then changing them to meet your needs.

Make it a Great Day!
[Android Apps and Games] abledan:
Yep, I lost the DING too...and rebooting doesn't help. Ah well. Can't say I miss it much.

---------- Post added at 04:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:05 PM ----------

I'm trying to tell Utter to play my music...but it tells me it can't find the track. So, I got to wondering where Utter looks for music files. what directory? On the phone itself or on the SD card?
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Should be on the SD Card in the Music Directory.
[Android Apps and Games] PamelaGirl:
Hello Everyone,

Got an issue with utter! not playing nice with tasker

When I "Create Command-->Run Tasker Task" it says "There was an error communicating with Tasker"

I am running the latest version of utter! and Tasker on my Galaxy Tab 10.1 running JB4.2.2

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

T.I.A.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
It's in the troubleshooting guide. However, easy fix....

Uninstall, then reinstall Utter!. Make sure that you check allow external permissions in Tasker and that should do it for you.

The developer has mentioned this to the dev. of Tasker, but for now this is the fix.:cool:
[Android Apps and Games] smar:
I created two tasker tasks for enabling/disabling permanent recognition using Ben's example in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40942425#post40942425. Cut/paste of the main part:

Hope that helps.
[Android Apps and Games] PamelaGirl:
Thank you GLDavis!

My eyes seem to have missed that. Good thing your on here to light the path for us wanna be users!

:)
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
I appreciate that. Thank You!:D

Make it a great day!!
[Android Apps and Games] PamelaGirl:
GLDavis,

While others may feel the same, I am speaking on my behalf that I do appreciate your supportive and quick responses.

I am ready to drop a few coins on this app any any moment. The developer is Super, and so are the users like you that provide the day to day support.

Had it not been you and the other patient and friendly helpers on this thread I would be hurting. Aint going back to the iphone when I got a strong support base like here.

You make it a great day too! :)
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
I 2nd that, not for myself but to the other users on this thread. All have been supportive, all are willing to share their thoughts and ideas, and certainly lend their expertise to all of us.

We have a great developer who truly loves what he's doing and that makes it all the easier for us to bond together.

Truly, one of the nicest posts that I've seen. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Giot:
+1
[Android Apps and Games] DVYBTTR:
Just a quick question. If I have always recognition (or whatever it's called :p), will it drain battery. It would have to right? Continuously listening for the command.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Yes it will.
[Android Apps and Games] Spark1223:
This is really amazing.I've been waiting for something like this! This is far beyond my expectations!
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Welcome to the thread Spark1223!

If questions come up there are lots of us here and lots of posts if you like to browse.

Make it a great day!
[Android Apps and Games] frwan:
Awesome work brandall, i will try with Tasker :fingers-crossed:.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] steelersmb:
Is there an easy way to search for the closest "named store" or restaurant or type of food nearby?
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
You should be good as utter integrates well with tasker. Ben has been working on some tasker goodies as we speak.:beer: