Apple’s AirPods are the company’s first true wireless earbuds, released last year just after dropping the headphone jack with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Still, despite the cost, it’s a great accessory if you have an iOS device because of its integration and convenience. $159 and it doesn’t sound significantly better than wired EarPods. Also, if you have an additional Android device, you can still use a regular Bluetooth connection to enjoy the convenience of AirPods. It’s now possible to use the AirPods’ double-tap gesture to activate Google Assistant on your Android phone, just as it was used to activate Siri on iOS devices. Would you like to try this yourself? Without further ado, let’s take a look at how to activate Google Assistant with Apple AirPods:
Set up Google Assistant with Apple AirPods
note: I tried this on a Galaxy S8 running Android Nougat and it worked flawlessly. However, depending on the device you are using, you are likely to encounter compatibility issues.
First of all, you have to Make sure your AirPods are connected to Android device via Bluetooth. To set up Google Assistant with Apple AirPods, we will use a newly launched third-party app called AirPodsForGA. Well, download and install this app On your Android smartphone and to set up Google Assistant right away, simply follow these steps:
- Open the app and tap on “OK” To allow certain permissions for the app. First, you need to provide Access to Usage Data for application. To do this, tap on it. AirPodsForGA and enable “Allow usage tracking” using the transition.
- Next, you need to allow Notification Access for application. When the pop-up window appears on the screen, simply tap on it. “OK” and tap the button right next to AirPodsForGA.
- That’s pretty much the entire setup process. Now Google Assistant only Double-tapping one of the AirPods and perform certain functions, such as scheduling a reminder or requesting restaurant recommendations.
The developer stated that the app is designed to work when the screen is locked. Although it worked for us even after unlocking the phone, the developer points out that it doesn’t always work as Android sends a media button event to the currently running app and therefore AirPodsForGA cannot capture the event. .
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Use Google Assistant with Apple AirPods
All credit to the app developer for providing Google Assistant integration for Android users to get the most out of AirPods. Despite its minor limitations, using Google Assistant to perform certain tasks without even taking our phone out of our pocket is actually a pretty nifty feature that we absolutely love. So, if you currently own AirPods with an Android smartphone, are you ready to take advantage of the functionality this app really adds to your wireless earbuds? Let us know by leaving your valuable feedback in the comments section below.
