brus brother Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) When I press the speech icon on the steering wheel it allows me to command phone, media, fan speed and temp control. When my android phone is USB connected, I lose the fan and temp function as the Google assistant comes up instead of the on board voice recognition program. I have tried the "long press" on the speech button as there is some mention in Starlink/iphone/Siri but with my Android phone, it still opens the Google assistant. Any tips or tricks. Edited March 21, 2021 by brus brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 You should probably call Scotty in engineering..... or perhaps Uhura in communications can sort this out with Startfleet Command? GD 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Spock is #1 with Logic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 here's a thought.. reach down and use the actual controls.. not a big fan of all this voice activated crap.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) Yeah, I know I could open the window and use hand signals but the car did come with that stick on the steering column with the auto blinky things. My latest was an 05 with nothing on the steering wheel but dust and food crumbs. Reaching down isn't so much an issue as looking down. I have to say I have gotten used to radio and phone volume controls etc. on the wheel without looking down. I was actually partial to the few remaining dial controls pre MY20s when they then introduced full touch controls like an iPad. Dealer checked other MY 19s on the lot and confirms. From other subie sites, it seems to work on 17s and 20-21s. Apparently 18-19 was Harmon Kardon head unit. I guess they consider it a feature to reduce functionality? BTW, any more wise cracks and I'm gonna bring yas up on charges of elder abuse OR start posting my own tips for extra long funnels or spill proof oil drain pans. Now... get off my lawn! Edited March 23, 2021 by brus brother 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 On 3/21/2021 at 2:32 PM, brus brother said: When I press the speech icon on the steering wheel it allows me to command phone, media, fan speed and temp control. When my android phone is USB connected, I lose the fan and temp function as the Google assistant comes up instead of the on board voice recognition program. I have tried the "long press" on the speech button as there is some mention in Starlink/iphone/Siri but with my Android phone, it still opens the Google assistant. Any tips or tricks. I did not know this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 5 hours ago, heartless said: here's a thought.. reach down and use the actual controls.. not a big fan of all this voice activated crap.. MONSTER! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 Dealer confirms same on android or Apple on MY18-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) ooooo i found all the voice commands Will there be a test? Edited March 24, 2021 by nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 There is no "mute" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 8 hours ago, nipper said: ooooo i found all the voice commands Will there be a test? Yup long press on speech BUT once phones are USB connected, even that Help menu/choice is gone as Google Assistant/Android Auto takes over and doesn't give a rat's rear about Subaru. As other posters/sites have suggested, register your complaint with SOA. Incredibly, the rep I spoke to said that mine was the first such complaint he had heard of the issue. OK, sure. You are still under 3/36 warranty so make them work to explain how they "engineered" this option. Start with your dealer and then progress to SOA in NJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Im sort of shocked it understands me. My MG has affected my speech, its not pretty. Next to figure out is the remote starter. After the siding is up on the house i will (I know its against man rules) read the manual and play with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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