Hey Cortana "on Android - how it works
If you use Cortana on your Android phone, you can now activate the app with "Hey Cortana". We'll show you which settings you need to change.
"Hey Cortana": Start voice assistant under Android
Until now, you had to call Cortana in the trial version on Android using a touchscreen. Now the input also works by voice command. To do this, you must first activate the function.
- So far, the app only understands English commands and the interface is not yet in German.
- Open the app and press the three horizontal bars in the upper left corner. This will open the page menu.
- Select the "Settings" menu here (see screenshot). In this submenu you only have to check the box next to "Hey Cortana".
- You can now call Cortana with the voice command if you have unlocked your phone.
"Hey Cortana" is started on Android via Google Now. The most important Google Now commands can be found in the next practical tip. We'll also tell you if you can use Google Now offline.