Finally finally I'm a truck driver I've been needing this forever I have to physically touch my phone to get Google Assistant to work now I can use my voice
As I’ve seen in the video, It worked perfectly fine. I noticed it works better than Siri on the AirPods, mainly to read and send messages. This device deserves a 10 score
I have had mine for about a week. I have enjoyed so far. This device is so much better than google auto, I know I've used both. The sound may be a little weaker than if your phone was plugged directly in.
This looks pretty sweet! It can be frustrating using Google Assistant in my car even though my phone sits directly infront of me so anything that helps is a winner
I've had one of these for a few months and works really well with my 12 year old Ford Territory (Australia) and compares well with my much newer built in Android Auto Ford Sync 3 equipped Ford Escape. Apart from the screen of course. I love it and makes my older car feel up to date and agree with Brett, is something I've wanted for years. Thanks for the review Brett, awesome as always.
I have "ok Google" turned off on my phone because I use the speakers at home and want the speakers to repond and not my phone. If you have the hot word turned off can you still use the button on the Anker to activate the assistant? I don't want to have to turn on and off the hot word detection on my phone when I get in and out of the car.
I am sure that his car has Bluetooth. He said that it does have a place for an aux cable to plug in. This device connects to the phone via Bluetooth but uses an aux cable to connect to the car.
Pro-tip: I use routines to shorten any "Ask X to Y" commands. In example of your garage, new routine so when you say "Close my garage" google assistant does "ask my q to close my garage" (or however its actually spelled)
Man TY, this vid is right on time. I purchased the Garmin Speak & I love the device itself, but after a week of testing, and being sent out of the state when asking to navigate home, or getting directions to a business named after any word I spoke, I was going to return it today!! While I don't want to use Googles Eco System in my car and I LOVE the GARMIN & ALEXA paring even tho it only works with Apple devices, this takes me back to my original thoughts of just needing a better mic connection between my devices. Great to know it's not just MY system. I have been using the Bluetooth fm transmitter as that was my first purchase, I have a van and was able to plug it into the back of my vehicle, use a USB extention cable and run whichever device back to the front, or now use the double USB & Car Charger cup holder I found on sale for 10 bucks at Autozone. I can now plug the FM trnsmttr into the one CC port and my camera or other devices into the other or either of the USB ports. This also now gave me 6 to 8 varied ports to use...lol.. yet I still could not get my Garmin Speak to hear me over the wind and traffic noices etc. I saw a vid from Pixels Cracked where he was setting up an Infotainment System and used a FM tranmttr with a mic on it and I am wondering if you've tried this as it seems it would be a much more reasonably priced device, and if so, maybe you could do a vid on this because every single vid I've seen on the GS, Roav, and other Alexa enabled devices have spoken of the exact same problems. SO LET'S GET TO THE NITTY GRITTY OF THIS ISSUE as I think Amazon is delaying the Amazon Auto until it is figured out and we spend quite a bit of money otherwise. I'm going out to test some mics myself today and will be checking back with you
Your work-around setup reminds me of the ancient hands-free device I made back in the day of cassette players. I cut the plug end of an old wired headset with the tip for both the mic input and the headphone output and spliced on a small corded mike and one of those cassette shaped converters you could plug a portable CD payer into to play through the cassette player on your radio. Sadly they've all done away with the headphone jack on all but a cheap Motorola model I think. And even then the last few that still existed I think only had audio out and no mic input.
Really good in general. It excelled in 2 areas. First it showed the most difficult installation (instead of the easiest) & second he didn't say "Hey Google" 10,000 times ;)
I have 2 of them one in a 2018 Tesla Model X and one in a 2011 MB E350 convertible. Both have Bluetooth and both cars are so much better with this device. Bolt is awesome. I wish my google home in my bathroom worked as well. Roav works seamlessly with AppleMusic and it reads my texts. I don’t understand why I’m in the shower and I can’t get google home to do either of those on its own. Best Buy has them on sale for $40. If you are the fence buy it you will love it!
Has 170k subs. Does not have bluetooth or aux in his car. And a broken windshield. Damn the youtube money really is bad nowadays. OT: I have the same issue with my phone not activating assistant. But $49 is a bit much.
Exceptional video ! ! Incredibly informative and helpful ! This is the product I’ve been hoping for, and your video demonstrates its use perfectly. THANKS !
@@angiehc77 correct, the roav devices which are better value put out a variable FM signal which your radio will pick up so you can pass audio to your car stereo The uses of smart assistants is so limited unless it's totally integrated into your car - if you done have Bluetooth like me, you also don't have that tech in your car ;)
@@Ib_h7 my mom wants to use it for calls while driving. It would not only have to be a transmitter, but a speaker and mic. So would she still need the Roav Google as well?
I just purchased Roav Bolt thank you for all you information you very helpful I read the reviews I have a iPhone and I kept saying that I can’t use it with the iPhone but I have to do is download the Google assistant there’s some things that I can’t use with this but there’s a lot of things I can thank you yes and a lot of my questions
If they cant make it simple most people will look away. As you described its quite troublesome. Thanks for sharing anyway; the concept is very interesting.
I absolutely love this Thing!! I can't get Android auto on my car and this is the perfect solution out there. Little buggy but livable and it can only get better. Downside of using the auxiliary connection is, music content (album cover, artist and titles) won't show up on your infotainment screen. I recommend using Bluetooth for everything. Killer in car product I must say.
Hi Brett this isn't yet available in UAE We search in all stores they are not selling online also...for uae... This is great my husband and me were looking for something exciting like this for our car as we are enjoying Nest mini we just brought for our home
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Exclant review, I know there was something out there i could use. Just like in your car. Thanks for the review, i am in the process of getting one as soon as i finish here. And I know some other people that will get excited about this also. So I will be sharing this video with them..Until next time, Bret.
They should make the charger plug and the mic/button two different pieces connected by a chord that you can hang on your air vent, not everyone has a car port in arms reach.
So, if I had this connected to my car via bluetooth, then had my phone connected to it via bluetooth, would my phone have to connect to the car as well to play music or would the anker play the music?
My car's Bluetooth is so old, although I keep a stable connection, whenever I receive a call it rejects it straight away. I see this as a possible solution to my problem as it seems this acts as a 'bridge' between the two.
I put an actual google home mini in my car, using my phones WiFi hotspot. It isn't aware of location, so I can't say "navigate to some where", but saying "how do I get to a location" works and the destination is sent to my phone. The hotspot had to have the same SID as my home WiFi where you have to set up the mini before trying in the car. Then tasker is used to create and stop the Wifi hotspot with the mini's wifi as the trigger.
very nice show When I leave my car, the viva blue light still continues to stay on. Will this drain my battery? When I come back the next day, I still see the blue light on is this normal?
I really dont get the advantage over just using the assistant on your phone. I already use google assistant constantly while driving. My main issue is that stupid OnStar in my car usually screws up the assistant and then does weird stuff (like uses the onstar voice instead of google assistant voice, but still does what I'm asking my assistant to do. And ends each command with "thank you, goodbye")
You can start messages completely from voice which I totally forgot to show. I was only able to respond instantly to messages by pressing the button but this depends on which app. For text messages you can use the, "Read me my messages" command and you can respond to the most recent texts by voice.
Dude...This...is...MONEY!! I'm curious the pros and cons of this device vs the new Android Auto thing Google is coming out with for devices. Thanks for the review Brett! As a side note, we need to catch up and do lunch or something..it has been too long. Let me know!
That is a great question. I believe this will still be useful to have better voice detection but I might have to do a re-review once that is available. We totally should, just let me know...
I like that I don't have to constantly have to constantly hook my phone to a aux cable to listen to music and then have to unhook it afterwards. One problem I find is that it won't play music if my phone is locked. I have to unlock my phone and then tell Google assistant to play music. Hopefully they'll roll out an update to allow it to do that.
@John Grist thanks. I solved the problem. I just reset the device and set it up again and that seems to do the trick. I've enjoyed using it so far. I like being able to have my phone in my pocket and being able to play my music hands free. I can pick songs, playlists and skip tracks plus the many other things this device can do which a Bluetooth dongle can't.
@@marcelosilveira7079 I have the I have the pixel 2 XL it could be my Bluetooth is picky or maybe because my vehicle is in 09. My friend with a new car her Google Assistant works. 🤷🏼♀️
2:00 My roav simply paired with my Bluetooth fm transmitter no need for the auxiliary cable. When I tried connecting the two with the auxiliary cable all I got was static on the radio. The reason why I prefer roav over android auto is because. I can leave my phone in my pocket.
Since you have Google Assistant built into your phone can you not connect your phone straight to the FM transmitter. And then just use your Google assistant in your phone? Unless I'm thinking about this wrong you should be able to say the words hey Google and your phone should work as the Google home through your car speakers? If you connect your phone to your car speakers what is the difference between your phone and that doohickey from anchor? Besides the fact that your phone's microphone does not work as good as anchors product. Thank you for the video
Hi Brett, I have the Roav Bolt in my car for about 3 years now. I suddenly noticed that in order for me to hear the assistant response, i have to press the Bluetooth icon on my android OS Radio. I never had to do that in the past. it would automatically pause the radio and switched to the assistant audio. You might be wondering why am I using the Roav Both when I have the Android radio, but i find it more useful, the Google Assistant hears me better and it is much louder and responsive. Should I be paring the Roav Bolt directly with the Assistant on the head unit or with the Assistant on my phone?
Brett, sorry to say this but I have had Google assistant for years since my Note 2 was still in use, all through my Note 4 and now with my Note 9. It works doing all you said this product does without having to use that product. All I see this product doing is making you spend money for no real reason.
You talked me into buying another new gadget. I love it, with one exception. Using the RoavBolt, I can't get it to recognize and use a routine I like. However, when I try to use the same routine, talking straight into the phone it works just fine. Am I doing something wrong or is it not designed to work with routines? Thank you.
Sorry about that Paul. Does it give you an error? It should work the same way interacting with Google Assistant anywhere else should. I'll see if I can find out more details.
@@TechWithBrett No Error that I can see. The command is "play 980," which should take me to a local AM radio station. On my home units and when I talk directly into the phone it works perfectly. When I use the Roav Bolt it beeps loudly and connects me to my RUclips music and plays songs I'm not familiar with. Thanks.
I’m thinking because my car has Bluetooth and phone connected already, I don’t need/could use this. Some how OnStar or xm radio has Alexa but I don’t know how to use it. (2017 Chevy)
First thanks for bleeping out the google commands. Second I have a iphone and the google assistant app has to be onscreen for it to work does this fix that ? Think I will try it anyways Walmart has a 90-day return.
Biggest issue is Bolt can pair with only one phone at any time. So if you want to pair your spouse phone you have to factory reset it. Hence if you switch cars with yours spouse, Bolt cannot be used by both.
So it helps the phone. The phone is required to use it and does that accessing of information but the Roav makes it easier for the phone to do those things.
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Aha! My google assist never works in my car on my cell. Lol. I thought I was doing something wrong. ANOTHER google gadget I need. If you are playing music through pandora and you have your navigation on as well, will it still read your turns and directions, etc over the music?
Does roav bolt fix the audio delay BT in my toyota corolla? I have this 1-2 sec delay on my audio on google maps, youtube, music etc. because when I drive I normally rely on google maps turn by turn voice.
So it doesn't have an FM transmitter in it, even though Anker's other Roavs do? That's an odd choice, but thank you. My AUX is broken in a way that's too pricey to be worth the fix.
good day. I have a question about this product. Suppose you listen to the radio, and the navigation on your phone means something. Is the sound of the radio muted or something? Thanks in advance.
Heads up with samsung phones don't know about other Android phones doesn't update the bolt for voice command. You will 1st need an iPhone to update the bolt to the latest firmware in order to use voice command with samsung/Android phone.
I bought the roav bolt for myself and my adult daughter. I could never understand her on the speakerphone in her car. This works much better. Do you know if there are any car stereo built with Google Assistant inside?? I'm looking for one.
Good to hear! There are many Android Auto head units that add Google Assistant to the car. This Pioneer unit amzn.to/2F4NOcz (affiliate) is a great option that has Google Assistant built in. It is definitely a solution I am very interested in but haven't been able to try it out yet.
I know that there are some Android devices do not response to Google Assistant while the screen is off but My Note 8 works well for it. Even though I have an old car and it is noisy, somehow I have no issue to talk to my phone when it is docked.
If I unplug it do I need to repair it everytime? If I bought two and paired two different device one for each can I unplug it everytime and it stay paired.
You won't need to, it will stay paired and will keep the memory so you could switch between the two in one car. That is actually a really brilliant idea.
Doesn't work with Huawei phones just replaced it with a standard Bluetooth transmitter with a mic and google assistant works but when trying to make a phone call the person I'm calling can't hear me
Thanks for the video. So essentially this is a car mic for your Google Assistant on your phone which prevents you from listening to your radio, eliminates the need to touch any buttons on your car stereo, but will force you to use iHeart Radio or any other radio app to be able to listen to your favorite radio stations... Did I miss anything? (Not criticizing your vid, just the product)
Finally finally I'm a truck driver I've been needing this forever I have to physically touch my phone to get Google Assistant to work now I can use my voice
You can use your voice to open Google account on your phone
As I’ve seen in the video, It worked perfectly fine.
I noticed it works better than Siri on the AirPods, mainly to read and send messages.
This device deserves a 10 score
I've had the Roav Bolt for almost a year now and honestly I like it. I travel for work and it's made things easier for me on the road.
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Love the roundabout way you got it working. Sounds like something I'd do
I have had mine for about a week. I have enjoyed so far. This device is so much better than google auto, I know I've used both. The sound may be a little weaker than if your phone was plugged directly in.
Thanks for bleeping out out the google commands! lol
Still activated my GA 😭😭
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That's the goal! Thanks for watching!
This looks pretty sweet! It can be frustrating using Google Assistant in my car even though my phone sits directly infront of me so anything that helps is a winner
I've had one of these for a few months and works really well with my 12 year old Ford Territory (Australia) and compares well with my much newer built in Android Auto Ford Sync 3 equipped Ford Escape. Apart from the screen of course. I love it and makes my older car feel up to date and agree with Brett, is something I've wanted for years. Thanks for the review Brett, awesome as always.
I have "ok Google" turned off on my phone because I use the speakers at home and want the speakers to repond and not my phone. If you have the hot word turned off can you still use the button on the Anker to activate the assistant? I don't want to have to turn on and off the hot word detection on my phone when I get in and out of the car.
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Wait... a guy named “Tech with Brett” drives a car without Bluetooth?! I smell a new car video coming soon...
I am sure that his car has Bluetooth. He said that it does have a place for an aux cable to plug in. This device connects to the phone via Bluetooth but uses an aux cable to connect to the car.
@@SmartHomeButler Actually the Aux cable it in an FM transmitter
Michael Gauthreaux that is what I meant. Oops
Haha! Because I have so much tech in the house I have not been able to afford a tech car. But yes there are plans for that in the future...
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Pro-tip: I use routines to shorten any "Ask X to Y" commands. In example of your garage, new routine so when you say "Close my garage" google assistant does "ask my q to close my garage" (or however its actually spelled)
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Wow, I’ve been looking for something like this!
Game changer. Thanks, Bret.
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Man TY, this vid is right on time. I purchased the Garmin Speak & I love the device itself, but after a week of testing, and being sent out of the state when asking to navigate home, or getting directions to a business named after any word I spoke, I was going to return it today!!
While I don't want to use Googles Eco System in my car and I LOVE the GARMIN & ALEXA paring even tho it only works with Apple devices, this takes me back to my original thoughts of just needing a better mic connection between my devices. Great to know it's not just MY system.
I have been using the Bluetooth fm transmitter as that was my first purchase, I have a van and was able to plug it into the back of my vehicle, use a USB extention cable and run whichever device back to the front, or now use the double USB & Car Charger cup holder I found on sale for 10 bucks at Autozone. I can now plug the FM trnsmttr into the one CC port and my camera or other devices into the other or either of the USB ports. This also now gave me 6 to 8 varied ports to use...lol.. yet I still could not get my Garmin Speak to hear me over the wind and traffic noices etc.
I saw a vid from Pixels Cracked where he was setting up an Infotainment System and used a FM tranmttr with a mic on it and I am wondering if you've tried this as it seems it would be a much more reasonably priced device, and if so, maybe you could do a vid on this because every single vid I've seen on the GS, Roav, and other Alexa enabled devices have spoken of the exact same problems. SO LET'S GET TO THE NITTY GRITTY OF THIS ISSUE as I think Amazon is delaying the Amazon Auto until it is figured out and we spend quite a bit of money otherwise. I'm going out to test some mics myself today and will be checking back with you
I decided I would not get this, thought it would be useless... until your review. Now I want to pick one up and try it out, thanks for the help.
Your work-around setup reminds me of the ancient hands-free device I made back in the day of cassette players. I cut the plug end of an old wired headset with the tip for both the mic input and the headphone output and spliced on a small corded mike and one of those cassette shaped converters you could plug a portable CD payer into to play through the cassette player on your radio. Sadly they've all done away with the headphone jack on all but a cheap Motorola model I think. And even then the last few that still existed I think only had audio out and no mic input.
Love the review, this was the first and really only video about it. Thank you, awesome work.
Great review!
Also, you the real MvP for blocking out the trigger words :)
I suffer through it during my editing so you don't have to!
@@TechWithBrett well, know this, it's very much appreciated!
have you considered reviewing different android auto car radio replacements?
The FM transmitter is a good idea, because it you are playing music with the car radio it will interrupt it. I will do this, such a good idea
Best review! This is what I need in my car 🙌🏾
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Really good in general. It excelled in 2 areas. First it showed the most difficult installation (instead of the easiest) & second he didn't say "Hey Google" 10,000 times ;)
I have 2 of them one in a 2018 Tesla Model X and one in a 2011 MB E350 convertible. Both have Bluetooth and both cars are so much better with this device. Bolt is awesome. I wish my google home in my bathroom worked as well. Roav works seamlessly with AppleMusic and it reads my texts. I don’t understand why I’m in the shower and I can’t get google home to do either of those on its own. Best Buy has them on sale for $40. If you are the fence buy it you will love it!
Has 170k subs. Does not have bluetooth or aux in his car. And a broken windshield. Damn the youtube money really is bad nowadays.
OT: I have the same issue with my phone not activating assistant. But $49 is a bit much.
I know the google home mini is always on sale somewhere, this could be too.
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Exceptional video ! ! Incredibly informative and helpful ! This is the product I’ve been hoping for, and your video demonstrates its use perfectly. THANKS !
You can also just buy the Roav Smartcharge F0/2/3 etc. and install Android Auto on your phone - changed my driving life when I tried this!
So you don't need this device if you just use the FM transmitter you mentioned? My mom's car doesn't have Bluetooth or an aux connection.
@@angiehc77 correct, the roav devices which are better value put out a variable FM signal which your radio will pick up so you can pass audio to your car stereo
The uses of smart assistants is so limited unless it's totally integrated into your car - if you done have Bluetooth like me, you also don't have that tech in your car ;)
@@Ib_h7 my mom wants to use it for calls while driving. It would not only have to be a transmitter, but a speaker and mic. So would she still need the Roav Google as well?
I just purchased Roav Bolt thank you for all you information you very helpful I read the reviews I have a iPhone and I kept saying that I can’t use it with the iPhone but I have to do is download the Google assistant there’s some things that I can’t use with this but there’s a lot of things I can thank you yes and a lot of my questions
This is such a good solution to a lot of problems I have in the car (mostly it not hearing me)
This looks like a really cool product man. Thanks for showing it off.
If they cant make it simple most people will look away. As you described its quite troublesome. Thanks for sharing anyway; the concept is very interesting.
I absolutely love this Thing!! I can't get Android auto on my car and this is the perfect solution out there. Little buggy but livable and it can only get better. Downside of using the auxiliary connection is, music content (album cover, artist and titles) won't show up on your infotainment screen. I recommend using Bluetooth for everything. Killer in car product I must say.
I ended up trying out Bluetooth and my audio quality was much better with my FM transmitter. Thanks for the honest review!
@TechWithBrett really good to me as a pill container as it wouldn't fit any of my prescribed meds either of you
Hi Brett this isn't yet available in UAE
We search in all stores they are not selling online also...for uae...
This is great my husband and me were looking for something exciting like this for our car as we are enjoying Nest mini we just brought for our home
Does it need to have an aux cord connected in order to work or can it work without the aux connected
What's the use-case? Google assistant on my phone bluetoothed to my car works perfectly without this?
Your review is AWESOME as always. Keep up the great work. By the way, I can’t stop watching your videos.
Much appreciated! I'll keep them coming!
Good thing you reviewed it. I needed one.
Can u tell me what kind of phone cradle for your car u have plz I would really appreciate it looks pretty cool
Thanks for sharing a option to have Google assistant in the car. 👍🏻
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Exclant review, I know there was something out there i could use. Just like in your car. Thanks for the review, i am in the process of getting one as soon as i finish here. And I know some other people that will get excited about this also. So I will be sharing this video with them..Until next time, Bret.
Thanks for the shares and glad you found this helpful!
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They should make the charger plug and the mic/button two different pieces connected by a chord that you can hang on your air vent, not everyone has a car port in arms reach.
So, if I had this connected to my car via bluetooth, then had my phone connected to it via bluetooth, would my phone have to connect to the car as well to play music or would the anker play the music?
Hi, great video, is it possible to work with more than one phone? meaning, my wife can enter the car and also use this?
My car's Bluetooth is so old, although I keep a stable connection, whenever I receive a call it rejects it straight away.
I see this as a possible solution to my problem as it seems this acts as a 'bridge' between the two.
I put an actual google home mini in my car, using my phones WiFi hotspot. It isn't aware of location, so I can't say "navigate to some where", but saying "how do I get to a location" works and the destination is sent to my phone. The hotspot had to have the same SID as my home WiFi where you have to set up the mini before trying in the car. Then tasker is used to create and stop the Wifi hotspot with the mini's wifi as the trigger.
I think $49 is a little bit high $30-35 would be a more fitting price
At least it's down to $40 now
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very nice show When I leave my car, the viva blue light still continues to stay on. Will this drain my battery?
When I come back the next day, I still see the blue light on is this normal?
Any options for google home in the car but a 3.0 chargin capable or better? Thnx in advanced! 🙏
If you have another outlet you make need to get a separate adapter.
I really dont get the advantage over just using the assistant on your phone. I already use google assistant constantly while driving. My main issue is that stupid OnStar in my car usually screws up the assistant and then does weird stuff (like uses the onstar voice instead of google assistant voice, but still does what I'm asking my assistant to do. And ends each command with "thank you, goodbye")
Great video but can you not reply to messages just by voice? Pleasing the button seems counterintuitive since it's all about voice?
I think it's just the first time you are replying to that person. If it carries on after that then you can just reply without pressing it
You can start messages completely from voice which I totally forgot to show. I was only able to respond instantly to messages by pressing the button but this depends on which app. For text messages you can use the, "Read me my messages" command and you can respond to the most recent texts by voice.
Dude...This...is...MONEY!! I'm curious the pros and cons of this device vs the new Android Auto thing Google is coming out with for devices. Thanks for the review Brett! As a side note, we need to catch up and do lunch or something..it has been too long. Let me know!
That is a great question. I believe this will still be useful to have better voice detection but I might have to do a re-review once that is available. We totally should, just let me know...
Like the Hondas in y'all's garage 😉. Do y'all still have both? We have a 2004 Accord but I've been eyeing the 06-08 Pilot
Still rocking the Accord. Sold the Pilot and we got an Odyssey to fit the growing family a bit better.
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There's a product for your car dash. It has car play and Android auto has mic too.. also almost same with that price.
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Great video Brett. Down the line can you compare the Roav to the Echo Auto. Thanks
I'll add it to the list of things to do!
You can just use the Google assistant from your phone. I don't get the advantage
My Google assistant don't work in my car, I can yell "OK GOOGLE" and I have Bluetooth in my car.
I like that I don't have to constantly have to constantly hook my phone to a aux cable to listen to music and then have to unhook it afterwards. One problem I find is that it won't play music if my phone is locked. I have to unlock my phone and then tell Google assistant to play music. Hopefully they'll roll out an update to allow it to do that.
@John Grist thanks. I solved the problem. I just reset the device and set it up again and that seems to do the trick. I've enjoyed using it so far. I like being able to have my phone in my pocket and being able to play my music hands free. I can pick songs, playlists and skip tracks plus the many other things this device can do which a Bluetooth dongle can't.
@@marcelosilveira7079 I have the I have the pixel 2 XL it could be my Bluetooth is picky or maybe because my vehicle is in 09. My friend with a new car her Google Assistant works. 🤷🏼♀️
@@kaitlynpolacek6360 you just activated my Google 🤣 apparently my assistant can read
2:00 My roav simply paired with my Bluetooth fm transmitter no need for the auxiliary cable. When I tried connecting the two with the auxiliary cable all I got was static on the radio.
The reason why I prefer roav over android auto is because. I can leave my phone in my pocket.
Does google maps also work for iphone?
Since you have Google Assistant built into your phone can you not connect your phone straight to the FM transmitter. And then just use your Google assistant in your phone? Unless I'm thinking about this wrong you should be able to say the words hey Google and your phone should work as the Google home through your car speakers? If you connect your phone to your car speakers what is the difference between your phone and that doohickey from anchor? Besides the fact that your phone's microphone does not work as good as anchors product. Thank you for the video
क्या कमाल का डिवाइस है डिवाइस को हम खरीदना चाहते हैं मजा आ गया यह डिवाइस कार में लगाएंगे तो और भी अच्छा लगेगा
This may sound like a weird question. Where are you located? The opening scene showed an area that looks familiar.
Will this drain your car’s battery?
When is this available in the UK
Can Set Up In Roav Smart Bolt!!!
hi i have a question i connect my roav bolt to my phone but he doesnt hear me just music play
I don’t need this but I need this
Hi Brett,
I have the Roav Bolt in my car for about 3 years now. I suddenly noticed that in order for me to hear the assistant response, i have to press the Bluetooth icon on my android OS Radio. I never had to do that in the past. it would automatically pause the radio and switched to the assistant audio.
You might be wondering why am I using the Roav Both when I have the Android radio, but i find it more useful, the Google Assistant hears me better and it is much louder and responsive.
Should I be paring the Roav Bolt directly with the Assistant on the head unit or with the Assistant on my phone?
Super helpful video! Thank you!
If you ask it to play RUclips, will it play on your connected Android phone?
Brett, sorry to say this but I have had Google assistant for years since my Note 2 was still in use, all through my Note 4 and now with my Note 9. It works doing all you said this product does without having to use that product. All I see this product doing is making you spend money for no real reason.
How do you go to tutorials to google assistant help for learn what lights mean on roav bolt?
You talked me into buying another new gadget. I love it, with one exception. Using the RoavBolt, I can't get it to recognize and use a routine I like. However, when I try to use the same routine, talking straight into the phone it works just fine. Am I doing something wrong or is it not designed to work with routines? Thank you.
Sorry about that Paul. Does it give you an error? It should work the same way interacting with Google Assistant anywhere else should. I'll see if I can find out more details.
@@TechWithBrett No Error that I can see. The command is "play 980," which should take me to a local AM radio station. On my home units and when I talk directly into the phone it works perfectly. When I use the Roav Bolt it beeps loudly and connects me to my RUclips music and plays songs I'm not familiar with. Thanks.
I’m thinking because my car has Bluetooth and phone connected already, I don’t need/could use this. Some how OnStar or xm radio has Alexa but I don’t know how to use it. (2017 Chevy)
First thanks for bleeping out the google commands. Second I have a iphone and the google assistant app has to be onscreen for it to work does this fix that ?
Think I will try it anyways Walmart has a 90-day return.
Biggest issue is Bolt can pair with only one phone at any time. So if you want to pair your spouse phone you have to factory reset it. Hence if you switch cars with yours spouse, Bolt cannot be used by both.
Damn why don't make it with a fm transmitter? the Xiaomi roidmi s3 has it and cost around 20 dllr but I can't use the Google assistant :(
Try the Nulaxy NX09! The price is around the same, it supports Google Assistant, and is an FM transmitter by function!
It has now been a little over 3 months since you made this video. Do you know if you are now able use youtube music? Thanks for the video.
Does anyone know?
No one has ever let me know....well i finally bought one of my own. And yes it does work with youtube music. Thanks.
Sorry I missed your reply! The issue I was having was fixed. Thanks for letting everyone know.
You never mentioned of it supports Fast Charge on your S9
What's the advantage of getting Google Assistant in the device instead of using it on your phone??
the roav bolt is the google assistant or it helps the phone ??
who is the main google assistant ??
So it helps the phone. The phone is required to use it and does that accessing of information but the Roav makes it easier for the phone to do those things.
Daaaam Brett
Every time I buy a new device!!! U go and lunch a other gadget!!! Ajajajajaja My wife all ready hates me, Im going to start blaming Tech with Brett
(And, yes... Im in my way to buy this gadget, lol)
Haha! Sorry not sorry.... Hope it is working well for you!
haha... I'm with ya on that Jer... but we do what we do eh. Found this hilarious pic that is so close to home: i.redd.it/b6a5916s65621.jpg
Brett, have you run into a problem setting up speaker group in Google Home, when you have a chrome cast built-in and two google mini speakers?
Aha! My google assist never works in my car on my cell. Lol. I thought I was doing something wrong. ANOTHER google gadget I need. If you are playing music through pandora and you have your navigation on as well, will it still read your turns and directions, etc over the music?
Does roav bolt fix the audio delay BT in my toyota corolla? I have this 1-2 sec delay on my audio on google maps, youtube, music etc. because when I drive I normally rely on google maps turn by turn voice.
So it doesn't have an FM transmitter in it, even though Anker's other Roavs do? That's an odd choice, but thank you. My AUX is broken in a way that's too pricey to be worth the fix.
if this does the exact same thing as the phone would do with any BT or Aux car enabled... what's the point?
All you are actually purchasing is a better microphone.
good day.
I have a question about this product. Suppose you listen to the radio, and the navigation on your phone means something. Is the sound of the radio muted or something? Thanks in advance.
Heads up with samsung phones don't know about other Android phones doesn't update the bolt for voice command. You will 1st need an iPhone to update the bolt to the latest firmware in order to use voice command with samsung/Android phone.
I bought the roav bolt for myself and my adult daughter. I could never understand her on the speakerphone in her car. This works much better. Do you know if there are any car stereo built with Google Assistant inside?? I'm looking for one.
Good to hear! There are many Android Auto head units that add Google Assistant to the car. This Pioneer unit amzn.to/2F4NOcz (affiliate) is a great option that has Google Assistant built in. It is definitely a solution I am very interested in but haven't been able to try it out yet.
thank you for the prompt reply. I will check it out. Also, how do you turn off the need to have your phone unlocked to use the Roav bolt??
My phone still went off when you said ok google
How does this do with multiple users? What if one day I'm driving and another day my husband is?
I know that there are some Android devices do not response to Google Assistant while the screen is off but My Note 8 works well for it. Even though I have an old car and it is noisy, somehow I have no issue to talk to my phone when it is docked.
If I unplug it do I need to repair it everytime? If I bought two and paired two different device one for each can I unplug it everytime and it stay paired.
You won't need to, it will stay paired and will keep the memory so you could switch between the two in one car. That is actually a really brilliant idea.
Mine is stopped working, tried to repairing it, but assistant app doesn't find It (iPhone) but i can see it in blueetooth devices list.
Doesn't work with Huawei phones just replaced it with a standard Bluetooth transmitter with a mic and google assistant works but when trying to make a phone call the person I'm calling can't hear me
"i'm going to do a review.... but i don't actually have the equipment to do the review."
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Lol 😂
If i use the google assistant of my phone connected to my car bluetooth, i dont need that , is that right??
How did you get it to work with a FM transmitter
Does it work well with Android auto on the phone?
Why haven't I heard of this product until now
Thanks for the video. So essentially this is a car mic for your Google Assistant on your phone which prevents you from listening to your radio, eliminates the need to touch any buttons on your car stereo, but will force you to use iHeart Radio or any other radio app to be able to listen to your favorite radio stations... Did I miss anything? (Not criticizing your vid, just the product)
Google Assistant has access to most radio stations so i don't see that as a negative thing. But you are correct in how it works.
@@TechWithBrett I'll probably get one anyways since I too run into the problem of my phone hearing me in the car.
Somebody help me with my google home. How do you get the relaxing sounds played after the goodnight routine to stop automatically?
I thought they automatically stop after an hour of playing. Might be wrong tho