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[Android Apps and Games] KingEB:
Just wanted to say once again that this app seems to get better and better the more I try it. I use it on bluetooth the majority of the time when I'm driving and it really makes a difference. I have been able to start 'utter! ql' (Ben's quick launch for utter in the play store) by touching a button on my steering wheel using the xposed additions app and remapping the rewind button (which I find I never use). It means no more leaving utter running and waiting for the wake up phrase - and consuming data too.

The tasker integration is great. I neeed to launch a vpn app when on mobile data so I can stream radio because my provider is useless with that sort of thing. As I listen to tunein radio in the car, starting a vpn and radio app whilst driving is a huge risk, and one I'm not willing to take. I can now fire off a command to utter using my steering wheel controls to open my vpn, then I have a tasker task set up with input taps and wait times that simply tap where I would on the screen to connect my vpn and open my preferred radio station. It's a huge plus to be able to do this for me, and is definitely an additional safety feature for anyone who drives.

Add to that Ben's tasker commands posted in this thread for reading out texts when you want them to be read etc, I think this is now a must have app for me. Being able to hit a button and ask utter to play a certain music playlist through playerpro is just incredibly easy and most importantly very safe whilst driving. I've tried other 'assistant' type apps but utter! is an awful lot more user friendly, interactive and definitely more versatile than the rest being able to perform commands that most others can't.

For anyone wanting to remap their bluetooth buttons to kickstart utter!, there are a few apps that can do this that may or may not work for you. One is called 'Bluetooth Launch', which is quite an old app that hasn't been updated but works for some. One that did work for me was 'Smart Bluetooth Headset', however as my current car has no 'call' button as such - more of an 'enter' button that has other functions, these apps wouldn't work properly on car bluetooth as they only remap the call button. However 'Smart Bluetooth Headset' worked perfectly with bluetooth headphones. The xposed additions app for rooted users with xposed installed is a life saver though, it lets you map hardware keys and for me works with my cars bluetooth, allowing me to fire up utter whenever I need it!

Thanks Ben for the amazing app, hope it keeps getting better and better!
[Android Apps and Games] azhummer:
where can I change Utter's default text app to Google Voice instead of stock Messaging? i tried clearing the defaults in each apps respective apps settings area.. its not giving me the famous choose this Always or Just Once menu..
[Android Apps and Games] meo:
Hi [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION],

will it usefull to have a extra thread " using of Utter " or " utter and tasker " ...
[Android Apps and Games] RazzMcTazz:
Go into Utter's "Settings" and tap "Wake-up-Phrase" to toggle on/off voice-activation.

If you want to change the wake-up phrase, from the "Settings" home page swipe to the left (i.e. move right) to get to "Advanced" settings page. There you can choose "Wake-up Configuration" to set your desired wake-up phrase. (The default it "Wake up".)

Be aware that "always listening" uses more battery... but it's not terribly draining.
[Android Apps and Games] gbodimowo:
I want to know as the issues with the v3.1 1 been fixed about failing offline as throw certain before it will busy seize & you see it in that status bar working but you will not hear anything
[Android Apps and Games] RazzMcTazz:
Remote Device Control Shell Command in Android 2.3 possible?

I am able to issue remote device commands (via SMS) to my rooted Android 2.3 Optimus S, but when I tried issuing a shell command (password_utter_shell input tap 160 280) it came through as a text message. (i.e. The shell command wasn't invoked.) Are shell commands available to Android 2.3 devices? I read something indicating that shell commands may only be available on Android 4.1.1 or newer.

FYI: I was trying to use that shell command to emulate an on-screen finger tap, so please let me know if there's another way to do that.
[Android Apps and Games] smiley007:
multiple copies of the same contact

[QUOTEOriginally Posted by smiley007 View Post

I love Utter. What a great app with a sense of humour.

One problem is basic enough. I have contacts from multiple Gmail accounts on my device, including multiple entries of the same person including some versions automatically put there by Gmail.

Problem is that utter opens the first entry it finds even if it does not have a phone number in the entry. Therefore utter cannot make a call because it does not find a phone number even though one exists on the phone.

When I do the same with Google voice it ignores contact entries without phone numbers and works fine.

What I am doing wrong?

Thanks for reporting this I think I do need to improve the logic here and check if any identical contacts have a number first. In the mean time, all I can suggest would be creating custom commands for the contacts you use most frequently. You can link a word or phrase directly to a number then and select the correct contact during the process. END OF QUOTE

I actually figured a way to deal with this. On my Samsung Galaxy phone I can merge contacts, so I merge them from the different accounts and then Utter can find the phone number with no problem.
[Android Apps and Games] Josh ya boss:
I have root but utter says I don't

Please help! I have a rooted vzw GALAXY S4 when I click root access in super user settings " utter says "requesting root access" but does nothing!
[Android Apps and Games] x_specter_x:
Can you add a "wake me up in XX minutes" command to set an alarm?
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
Already in place - try "set a countdown timer for one minute". Works for me!

Or "set a countdown timer for two hours seven minutes and nine seconds".

Maybe you need to have Kitkat to do this, I'm not 100% sure - others would need to test on older version of Android.
[Android Apps and Games] insomni:
Bluetooth audio, phone mic

When I use utter with my Bluetooth headset, I get the audio through the earpiece, but it switches to the phone mic for input. This makes it impossible to use unless the phone is in front of you. Is this a setting I can change?
[Android Apps and Games] Artimis:
Try settings -> power user -> auto connect headset. Audio quality may not be as good.
[Android Apps and Games] x_specter_x:
I have had good luck using soundabout app. you can try the free one and see if it works for you.
[Android Apps and Games] insomni:
Already had that checked.
[Android Apps and Games] dccrens:
I love Utter. I use it with Tasker and it works very well. I do however, have an issue with BT volume. I have a Tasker Task that automatically connects the phone to my car's BT when I get in the car. This works great. I can then hit the Utter icon on the phone and say "Call Home" and the phone calls through BT. The problem I am having is that initially when I hit the Utter icon, I can hear Utter say "Yes, Dave" from the phone's speaker at the right volume level. It then waits for my response. I say "Call Home" or anyone else, and it says "Calling" at the proper volume though the phone's speaker. The phone connects, and I then carry on the conversation with the sound coming through the car's speakers and my voice going out through the car's microphone. All is good. However, after I hang up, if I then do the same thing (make another call), when Utter responds "Yes, Dave" the volume from the phone speaker is very weak (inaudible) and doesn't seem to be able to be changed. I have to disconnect the phone from BT and reconnect to make it work again. But, it only works the first time. Any thoughts? Seems like something is changing the volume when the BT connects the call and output is switched to the car speakers.

Dave
[Android Apps and Games] mpd81:
note 3 wake up

I now have a note 3 and was trying to configure the "hi galaxy" from screen off to activate utter! instead of s voice similar to how i achieved it with my moto x (okgooglenowtriggerintent) so as to not drain the battery and i have managed to get it working, if you have a note 3 and are rooted install xposed framework and download the "hi google" module and reboot, for this to work you will need to disable lockscreen (i am trying to find a work around for that though possibly using widgetlocker or smart app protector) the first time you say "hi galaxy" you will be presented with the box that asks what action you would like to take, choose utter and always and it will then launch utter! each time you say hi galaxy with the screen off, i have also setup a task in tasker to start permanent recognition when the screen is on (add a 5 second wait though otherwise you will get an audio recording error) and a task to turn off permanent recognition when the screen turns off as "hi galaxy" will take care of that, for continuity i have set my wake up command in utter! to hi galaxy but you can still say wake up even with that configured and it will achieve the same result, in addition to this i use autovoice google now integration so in google now i say ok google "nova" and it takes me back to the home screen and reactivates utter! permanent recognition so that i don't have to touch my phone at all, just thought i'd share with any of you that have a note 3 or s5 with the hi galaxy command :good:

After trying out various lockscreen replacements i came across acdisplay in the playstore which works perfectly with what i wanted to achieve and as an added bonus gives me active notifications like the moto x with pocket mode working flawlessly too
[Android Apps and Games] themadproducer:
[MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION]

Hey Ben, it's been a while.

I'm hoping you might have time to address a major voice to SMS glitch that I can reproduce on my Stock 4.0.4. I am willing to sacrifice all other features to have this one working properly. ;)

Example:

V3.0.9.1.2B

I say: "Text...John Smith"

Utter says: "Ok, what would you like to say to..."

Works fine! :)

V3.1.1 (latest)

I say: "Text...John Smith"

Or I say: "Text...John Smith...Be there in 10 minutes"

Utter says: "Sorry...can you repeat the name?" :crying:

Only way to make it work consistently, is to say it in 3 separate stages:

I say: "Send text", Utter says: "Please say the contact name"

I say: "John Smith", Utter says: "What would you like to say?"

I say: "Be there in 10 minutes" etc.
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
Just tested it successfully on my Defy+ with CM11 (Quarx).
[Android Apps and Games] d8v8n8:
I have the exact same problem and in addition the impossibility to interact with the Calendar. It's just down right impossible, whatever command I issue, i.e. Set/create/new (a) appointment/event/calendar entry. Thus, I can't even get past this step in order to issue the event details.

I'm running stock Jelly Bean 4.2.2 on Alcatel One Touch IDOL S 6034R with Utter 3.1.1 but don't have version 3.0.9.1.2B. I'd love to have the latter though for testing but could not find a repository to do just that. Other commands work such as "Set your name", "Cancel", "What's the date", "What's the time", "Email xxx", Switch on/off wifi/bluetooth/(mobile) data). Unfortunately, Lots of commands don't work as well such as the aforementioned Calendar/Text events or "Togglewifi/bluetooth/(mobile) data) . For thoroughness purposes, these similar commands work with EVA but this app is soooo slow that I'd rather use utter if only it works right for my couple of limited needs. Please do note that when ever I use one of these apps, utter or eva, the other has been uninstalled with a full reboot sequence to prevent a glitch of any kind.

My most important request is to have the calendar and text commands working. That's all I'm asking for. I don't know if it's significant but for the sake of thoroughness, I have to add that I'm using aCalendar+ and Sliding Messenger in replacement of the Android stock calendar and messaging that I disabled. In actuality, re-enabling them doesn't make any difference for the matter at hand.

Thanks for caring and any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] dccrens:
Anyone? This issue is making Utter unusable in the car when connected to BT. I can only use it the first time and then the Utter prompting becomes inaudible. I have tried playing with various volume and BT setting to no avail. :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] themadproducer:
@dccrens

Curious, if instead of disconnecting BT to reset the issue, what happens if you KILL Utter (via task manager) after your first call, and then click your Utter shortcut icon?
[Android Apps and Games] vitoski:
Have you tried changing the car radio mode from FM to mobile or something like that? If your phone is paired with both phone and media options you will not hear the utter while on FM, USB or cd.

I found it with my car radio.
[Android Apps and Games] dionpwpllc:
Have you tried telling Utter! to restart after first use? I know that's really more of a workaround, but if it works, it can still be done hands-free.
[Android Apps and Games] billmorise:
Amazing looking app! Definently waiting to dl this asap
[Android Apps and Games] d8v8n8:
Hi Brandall,

I've discovered Utter recently and been combing through this thread for the last couple of days only. I'm unclear about how to interpret your meaning from this. Is version 3.1.0.1B from Google Play Store "vulnerable to the various ways of getting around the billing system"? Because I used this version to make an in-app upgrade to support your dev just last August 2nd.

Note: currently, I've uninstalled Utter V3.1.0.1B because it doesn't work for creating new calendar event/appointment/meeting or texting as reported earlier in post #6811. I'll install a new update when these issues have been addressed.
[Android Apps and Games] doctor-who:
This is perfect!!! :thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] Sgace:
Hi there,

Very nice app, i love it so much.

Been trying something and dont know if it is possible so want to ask here;

Is it possible to toggle wake up phrase option on/off outside of the app?

Is it possible in anyway to start voice to text input when in whatsapp conversation for example?

Hope u guys can help me out.

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] mpd81:
Have you tried in utter settings, try again, ask google now? That way if utter doesn't understand you it will pass the Command to google now and set your reminder for you, I had the same issue and that worked for me
[Android Apps and Games] dccrens:
Yes, I have. Thanks for the suggestion. So far, the only thing that works is disconnecting BT and then reconnecting. But then only that only works until I make or receive a call and then the same issue happens.

Best Dave
[Android Apps and Games] mpd81:
permanent recognition

You can use tasker as per bens guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34339449&highlight=tasker+permanent+recognition#post34339449

the instructions are about halfway down under Tasker, Llama & External App Support, once you have it setup (making sure you allow external access in tasker and setup a password in utter! under power user settings you can then create toggles in tasker to place anywhere you like for turning on/off permanent recognition or create conditions i.e screen on or charging turns on recognition etc, i don't think the whatsapp conversation is possible yet so i can't help you out on that one
[Android Apps and Games] Artimis:
Does anyone know if there is a command or an intent that can be passed to toggle some of the settings under Power User? For example, to toggle the auto-connect headset option?

I find that I like this option enabled with certain bluetooth devices and not with others. It would be great to create conditions using tasker (or similar tool) to enable/disable this setting based on which device I have connected.

Unfortunately, the only way I have found to toggle the setting is by manually going into utter! settings -> power user and tapping the option. If anyone knows of a command or intent option that could be passed to toggle this, it would be appreciated.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
This is what I do. You can tell utter to 'start listening' and then give commands from any app by saying 'wake up'.

To use voice to text input in whatsapp you're best to install a keyboard called 'Swype'. It comes with Dragon recognition. You just hit the button and Dragon starts listening and then enters your speech as text for you. Swype is a seriously good app, and I've been using for years.
[Android Apps and Games] drsuse:
I have been using other for a while, I have used Google now and I have tasker and auto voice already configured. When I went back to the new version of other I use my LG G watch and my LG g3. When I say okay google it will actually open up Google now which is what auto voice does. So I changed it up so that I can say okay Google but it looks like it fights with other. So I configured to work with a different wake up name. So now I say hi Alexis and it will run tasker. If it does not know the command it will automatically run to the okay Google now. Which will run Auto voice.

The problem I'm having is that when I say ok Google on my G watch, is it going to transfer to the other? Or does the other need to stay on my phone and not transfer through my G watch? And I have noticed when I leave other on all the time so that I can have a hot word and wake it up by saying hi Alexis, I have noticed that it keep the mic always running and will not let me text with voice on my phone. Is anyone else having that problem?
[Android Apps and Games] Sgace:
Thnx for your reply.

Am on it right now.

Cheers

---------- Post added at 07:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:35 PM ----------

Thnx for the info. Will have a look at it.

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] rifatozkancomtr:
oh very nice apps
[Android Apps and Games] drsuse:
I'm gonna play with this app some more, but I am really liking it. I think once android wear works better with utter, it will be a force to be reckoned with... Its already so much better than anything on the market
[Android Apps and Games] kurteknikk:
Hey guys,

First of all great job to everybody involved in this project. I already did some tests and it sounds really promising.

I have a family member who has limited abilities to use her hands, so I would like to find her a good phone and install utter on it so we make sure should could call easily at any time.

She only needs the phone to use utter, literally, nothing else. So basically the only requirments are: good sound and bigger screen.

So I was looking at the Huawei ascend p6, I think it's a good phone for it's budget and i think it should get the job ddone pretty well.

Anybody has any experience with this phone and utter ? Can anybody suggest a better phone maybe ?

I would really appreciate any help I could get, thanks a lot once again :)
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
Have paid for renewed Utter! TTS - amount has been refunded but I'm still getting insufficient funds and the wrong voice. First world problem really isn't it!!!

:crying:
[Android Apps and Games] akku1:
I would suggest u go with a famous device ! For ex. say Nexus /, motoG ! It's easy to sort out bugs on such famous phones & and i don't think such custom skins phones perform good with such apps . I got motoG n it's working perfectly with Utter . Even the wake up phrase works perfect ! So i can use utter without even touching / unlocking phone :D
[Android Apps and Games] carl_quian10:
utter

I have a problem in creating the task in tasker in says" error: no plugin configuration data"

please reply :)
[Android Apps and Games] kurteknikk:
Thanks, I ended up going for the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, it's a very nice size to put on a mount with a wheelchair and it's not that expensive.

I ended up looking for a kitkat device because I want to experiment with the 'Ok google feature' from all apps vs utter to see which performs best for my needs.
[Android Apps and Games] chiruscan:
Been driving on long trips recently and using both the touch widget and permanent recognition.

The touch widget works fine, but permanent recognition after a while doesnt hear me.
[Android Apps and Games] domi.nos:
Development has seriously stopped here.
[Android Apps and Games] Dtrieb:
that's not true !!!
[Android Apps and Games] Thwip:
Similar problem here - I'm physically disabled and use Utter overnight to work my fan, TV, etc. It may hear and carryout 2-3 consecutive commands then it's like it goes deaf or asleep for 15+ minutes until it will respond again.

Does it on both Samsung Galaxy S4 & Galaxy tablet. All built-in S-Voice stuff is off.
[Android Apps and Games] drumtrucker:
I cannot seem to get U to prompt me she is listening other than the text in notification bar. No beep or 'I'm listening' or 'I am here for you (my custom phrase).

This is a 'deal breaker' and makes U unusable for me as I am on headset most of the time. I am hoping there is an explanation and a fix for this, some setting that I have not been able to find

note3 rooted on stock based rom (biggins)
[Android Apps and Games] kurteknikk:
Hi,

I really need some help setting up the perfect phone for somebody who cannot use their hands so much. I know this is not totally utter-related but I hope I know utter can do a lot of it, and maybe you guys can help me figure out the rest.

This is my setup:

- Sony Xperia Z Ultra

- Ram x-grip bicycle mount

- All software up-to-date including: utter & google search

Requirements:

- Voice call (achieved using utter, however I cannot easily hangup if a call is done by mistake)

- Answer calls using speech (the standard 'slide-to-answer/reject' is not an option in this case)

- When a voice call is answered, the phone should automatically go to speaker mode

Nice-to-have:

- Text-to-speech of contact calling

- Text-to-speech of sms messages received

Note: I have tried a couple of different apps from the App Store but they none of them seems to help in what I want to achieve.

Thanks a lot for all your help in advanced, I do really appreciate any help I could get.
[Android Apps and Games] calobpm:
gingerbread

Do u think that it will ever run offline for gingerbread
[Android Apps and Games] thomasando:
Trouble using in motorcycle helmet

I'm having some trouble using Utter on my motorcycle. I have a bluetooth headset mounted in my helmet. Audio quality on it is great for phone calls, but having a few issues with utter. I should point out that there is no trouble doing any of the below with utter when I'm not using the headset.

1. It doesn't seem to recognise commands, a lot. For example, some I have had trouble with - "new note", some names in the address book when trying to call or text, and the word "no"

2. I have a word replacement set up - "open garage door", which substitutes "text xyz somesecretcodeword" (which then uses an ifttt rule to open my garage door). It has trouble understanding the command "open garage door" sometimes, but the biggest problem is that when it says "ok, I'm going to send xyz a text saying.... would you like to edit it first?" it NEVER registers that I've said "no".

3. Audio quality into the headset is crackly and distorted and I wonder whether the returned microphone audio is the same.

4. I can activate from my 'phone' button on the headset, and utter will speak - but I never hear the confirmation beep. Actually while testing, the confirmation beep comes out of the speaker on the phone.

I'm using a Sena 20S headset.

Any suggestions as to how to improve the experience?

Edit - just disabled 'auto connect headset'. Audio quality is much improved, I get the confirmation beep, and it seems more able to recognise commands (was able to call someone it hasn't recognised before, was able to create a new note, and was able to understand 'no'). I'll trial it on the bike today.