Voice Access

Editor's Review

Voice Access is an incredibly useful tool designed to empower individuals who find it challenging to interact with touch screens. 📱 Whether you're dealing with paralysis, tremors, or a temporary injury, this app allows you to navigate and control your Android device using just your voice! 🗣️

The app provides a wide array of voice commands that cover everything from basic navigation to more complex tasks. You can effortlessly open apps like Gmail, go back to the previous screen, or return to the home screen with simple voice commands. 🏠

One of the standout features of Voice Access is its ability to control the current screen. Imagine being able to tap buttons, scroll through content, and interact with various elements on your screen, all without lifting a finger! 👆

For those who need to create and edit text, Voice Access has you covered. You can dictate messages, emails, and documents with ease. The app also supports text editing commands, allowing you to replace words, insert punctuation, and format your text as needed. ✍️

To help you get started, Voice Access includes a comprehensive tutorial that introduces you to the most common voice commands. You'll learn how to activate Voice Access, tap on-screen elements, scroll through content, perform basic text editing, and access the help menu. 📖

Voice Access seamlessly integrates with Google Assistant, allowing you to start the app with a simple voice command. Just say "Hey Google, Voice Access" and you're ready to go. Alternatively, you can tap the Voice Access notification or the blue Voice Access button to activate the app. 🤖

If you need to pause Voice Access temporarily, simply say "stop listening." To disable Voice Access completely, you can go to Settings > Accessibility > Voice Access and turn off the switch. ⚙️

This app utilizes the AccessibilityService API to gather information about the controls on your screen and activate them based on your spoken instructions. This ensures that Voice Access can accurately and reliably control your device. ✅

Features

• Basic navigation (e.g., 'go back')

• Screen control (e.g., 'tap next')

• Text editing and dictation

• Voice commands for various actions

• Tutorial for common voice commands

• Google Assistant integration

• Pause and disable options

• AccessibilityService API usage

Pros

• Hands-free control of Android devices

• Helpful for users with motor impairments

• Offers basic navigation and control

• Enables text editing and dictation

• Includes a helpful tutorial

Cons

• Requires enabling AccessibilityService API

• May need 'Hey Google' detection enabled