

Select and hold (or right-click) the listing for your sound card or audio device, such as headphones or speakers, select Update driver, then select Search automatically for drivers. Select the arrow next to Sound, video and game controllers to expand it. In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select it from the results. To update your audio driver automatically: If you're having audio issues after installing updates, try rolling back your audio driver. If that doesn't work, try using the generic audio driver that comes with Windows. If that doesn't work, try uninstalling the audio driver (it will reinstall automatically). Make sure your audio driver is up to date and update it if needed. Learn more about notifications on wearables.įor more help with Android Accessibility, contact the Google Disability Support team.Hardware problems can be caused by outdated or malfunctioning drivers. If you can't receive notifications, check the help documentation for your wearable device.

You might need to change your wearable notification settings. This option applies to Wear OS watches and some other wearables.

When you receive Sound Notifications on your phone, you can: All audio is processed locally and never leaves the device.

Sound Notifications never send audio or background conversations to Google without your consent. If you want to use Google Assistant via voice command on those devices, pause Sound Notifications. Tip: If your device runs on an older version of Android 9, like Android P or older, you can't use "Hey Google" or "Ok Google" when Sound Notifications are turned on. To start Sound Notifications, use your Sound Notifications shortcut (2-finger swipe up or tap the Accessibility button ).Optional: Change your Sound Notifications shortcut.To turn on Sound Notifications, follow these steps: Sound Notifications are already installed on Pixel phones and select other Android phones.įor other phones, download Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications on Google Play. Note: If you have a Pixel phone, skip to Step 2 below. Step 1: Download Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications When Sound Notifications are on, your phone will always check for sounds you want notifications about, like when a smoke alarm beeps or a doorbell rings. Sound Notifications help you know what happens in your home.
