Voice Access on Android Quick Start Guide

Updated for Android 13 and 14 (2023–2024). Designed for full hands-free control of Android devices.

Turning Voice Access On/Off

• Start Voice Access: Say "Hey Google, Voice Access", or tap the Voice Access button (if enabled in accessibility shortcuts).
• Pause Voice Access: Say "Stop Voice Access".
• Resume Voice Access: Say "Start Voice Access".

Basic Voice Commands

• Tap Item: Say "Tap [name of item]" (e.g., "Tap Settings").
• Scroll: Say "Scroll down", "Scroll up", "Scroll right", or "Scroll left".
• Go Back: Say "Go back".
• Go Home: Say "Go home".
• Open App: Say "Open [App Name]".

Using Number Overlays

• Show Numbers: Voice Access automatically overlays numbers on clickable items.
• Activate Item: Say the number shown on screen (e.g., "Tap 7").

Text and Dictation

• Start Typing: Say "Type [your text]" (e.g., "Type hello how are you").
• Delete Text: Say "Delete [word or phrase]".
• Correct Text: Say "Replace [word] with [new word]".

Editing and Tips

• Select Text: Say "Select [text]".
• Move Cursor: Say "Move cursor before [word]".

Other Useful Commands

• Open Notifications: Say "Open notifications".
• Open Quick Settings: Say "Open quick settings".

Full Voice Access Guide: Official Google Voice Access Help