How to programmatically initiate a Google Now voice search?

Question

I want to start a Google Now voice search when the user presses a button. However, I can\'t find the Intent to start the search in the docs.

Does a

Answer 1

Use ACTION_RECOGNIZE_SPEECH:

private static final int RECOGNIZER_REQ_CODE = 1234;

Intent intent = new Intent(RecognizerIntent.ACTION_RECOGNIZE_SPEECH);
startActivityForResult(intent, RECOGNIZER_REQ_CODE);

Please note that you have to use startActivityForResult() as startActivity() is not supported. See the above linked docs for details.