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Voice Control extension on Windows Pc

Developed By: Sony Mobile Communications

License: Free

Rating: 3,7/5 - 1.543 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.5.0
Size 4.7 MB
Release Date July 31, 18
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to collect battery statistics [see more (19)]

What's New:
An updated version, Voice Control extension 1.5.0, is now available. The following has been implemented:- Security update [see more]

Description from Developer:
If you have the latest Google app, the voice recognition in Voice Control may not work properly. To resolve this issue, please uninstall all the updates for the Google app. For mor... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Voice Control extension and install on Windows PC. Voice Control extension is free Tools app, developed by Sony Mobile Communications. Latest version of Voice Control extension is 1.5.0, was released on 2018-07-31 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Voice Control extension is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,543 users, 332 users had rated it 5*, 746 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Voice Control extension on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Voice Control extension on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Voice Control extension on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Voice Control extension using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Voice Control extension" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Voice Control extension on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Voice Control extension" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.5.0.

Download Voice Control extension 1.5.0 on Windows PC – 4.7 MB

If you have the latest Google app, the voice recognition in Voice Control may not work properly. To resolve this issue, please uninstall all the updates for the Google app. For more detailed instructions, please visit the link below:
http://voicecontrol.sony.net/en/2016/07/please-read-this-if-the-voice-recognition-in-voice-control-is-not-working-properly.html


Voice Control for Sony's SmartBand Talk/SmartEyeglass
Voice Control is an application that lets you command your device with just your voice.

Important: If Voice Control is not working after upgrading to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), please visit the following page to resolve the issue:
http://voicecontrol.sony.net/en/2015/10/pleas.html

How to speak to SmartBand Talk:
1. Press the function key repeatedly to select Voice Control.
2. When the Voice Control icon appears, firmly tap the screen.
3. After you hear "Please speak now" (UK) or "I'm listening" (US) you will hear a tone. Then, please wait for a moment and start speaking.

*For more detailed instructions on how to use each device, please visit the Help page below:
http://voicecontrol.sony.net/en/help/index.html

- Supported Languages:
English (UK/US), Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian

- The following functions are supported:
・ Check the date/time
・ Check the weather
・ Make a phone call
・ Check/Call back missed calls
・ Set the alarm
・ Set the timer
・ Check your schedule
・ Check your latest SMS messages
・ Find your phone
・ Check the battery level of your device and phone
* Compatible device and host application are required when using this application.

- Compatible Devices:
SmartBand Talk SWR30
SmartEyeglass Developer Edition SED-E1

- System Requirements:
Android 4.4 or above
・ Tablets and smartphones that only have Wi-Fi connectivity are not supported in this application.
・ In order to use this application a device and an environment that allow the use of the Google Voice Search are required.
・ The following smartphone models are not supported:
LG G2 D802, LG G Flex D958

- Official Website:
http://voicecontrol.sony.net/en/

* Customer support is not available for this application.
An updated version, Voice Control extension 1.5.0, is now available. The following has been implemented:
- Security update
Allows an application to collect battery statistics
Allows an application to read the user's calendar data.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to read the user's call log.
Allows an application to read SMS messages.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.