Hands-Free SMS Lite
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About Hands-Free SMS Lite
Hands-Free SMS is just what it sounds like – a Hands Free SMS application that you use to listen to and respond to SMS Text messages without using your hands. Instead, Hands-Free SMS is completely voice activated. Hands-Free SMS will automatically let you know when you have an incoming SMS text message and read the incoming SMS message if configured to do so. After reading the SMS, the application will ask you if you would like to reply, repeat, ignore, or call the sender back. If you reply “Reply”, it will ask for your reply. All you need to do is speak to the app to tell it what you want your reply to be. The app will then read your reply back to you, and once you confirm the correctness of the response, it is automatically sent on its way. If you say "Call", the app will call the sender back. If you say "Repeat", the SMS message will be read again. If you say "Ignore", no further action will be taken.
Note this is the FREE version of the app, and as such, it is limited to replying to two text messages per day. If you would like unlimited replies, consider purchasing the full version. There is a link on the main screen of this app to the paid (full) version.
On older versions of Android, certain SMS apps like Go SMS don't play nicely with other SMS apps as they intercept all incoming text messages and don't pass them on to other apps. Android addressed this in KitKat, but be aware that if you use earlier versions, and Have Go SMS installed, our app will not function.
Note that recent updates to Google Search cause problems with Bluetooth connectivity. Disabling the "Bluetooth headset" option under "Settings" under Google Now will address this. When this option is enabled, Google Now automatically disconnects Hands Free SMS from the Bluetooth headset so it can have exclusive rights to the headset. Also note Bluetooth is only supported on Android Versions Jelly Bean and above.
Hands-Free SMS has the following options:
1. Request Reply: If selected, the application will ask you if you would like to reply to each incoming SMS text message. If not selected, then you will not be prompted for a reply.
2. Hands Free Mode: When selected, Hands-Free SMS will automatically turn on your screen, bring the app to the foreground, and start reading your incoming SMS (or ask you if you want it read to you if the next option is selected). When you are done interacting with Hands-Free SMS, the screen will automatically turn off. This setting provides a completely hands free experience without the necessity of keeping the screen on all the time. It is great for saving battery life! When this option is not selected, a notification will be added to the notification bar which you can click on to hear the SMS.
3. Auto Read New SMS: If selected, Hands-Free SMS will automatically read all incoming SMS text messages to you without asking if you would like it read first. When not selected, you will be told who the incoming text message is from, and asked if you want it read to you.
4. Automatic Reply: When selected, Hands-Free SMS will automatically reply to all received SMS messages (only if the app is enabled) with a message of your choosing.
5. Auto Start on SMS: When selected, if the app is not running already, it will provide a notification you can click on to have new SMS messages read aloud.
6. Enable Bluetooth Mode: When selected, the app will connect to a hands free device (headset, car adapter) and perform all speaking and voice recognition functions through that. If no Bluetooth device is available, the app will use the phones speaker as always.
Note this is the FREE version of the app, and as such, it is limited to replying to two text messages per day. If you would like unlimited replies, consider purchasing the full version. There is a link on the main screen of this app to the paid (full) version.
On older versions of Android, certain SMS apps like Go SMS don't play nicely with other SMS apps as they intercept all incoming text messages and don't pass them on to other apps. Android addressed this in KitKat, but be aware that if you use earlier versions, and Have Go SMS installed, our app will not function.
Note that recent updates to Google Search cause problems with Bluetooth connectivity. Disabling the "Bluetooth headset" option under "Settings" under Google Now will address this. When this option is enabled, Google Now automatically disconnects Hands Free SMS from the Bluetooth headset so it can have exclusive rights to the headset. Also note Bluetooth is only supported on Android Versions Jelly Bean and above.
Hands-Free SMS has the following options:
1. Request Reply: If selected, the application will ask you if you would like to reply to each incoming SMS text message. If not selected, then you will not be prompted for a reply.
2. Hands Free Mode: When selected, Hands-Free SMS will automatically turn on your screen, bring the app to the foreground, and start reading your incoming SMS (or ask you if you want it read to you if the next option is selected). When you are done interacting with Hands-Free SMS, the screen will automatically turn off. This setting provides a completely hands free experience without the necessity of keeping the screen on all the time. It is great for saving battery life! When this option is not selected, a notification will be added to the notification bar which you can click on to hear the SMS.
3. Auto Read New SMS: If selected, Hands-Free SMS will automatically read all incoming SMS text messages to you without asking if you would like it read first. When not selected, you will be told who the incoming text message is from, and asked if you want it read to you.
4. Automatic Reply: When selected, Hands-Free SMS will automatically reply to all received SMS messages (only if the app is enabled) with a message of your choosing.
5. Auto Start on SMS: When selected, if the app is not running already, it will provide a notification you can click on to have new SMS messages read aloud.
6. Enable Bluetooth Mode: When selected, the app will connect to a hands free device (headset, car adapter) and perform all speaking and voice recognition functions through that. If no Bluetooth device is available, the app will use the phones speaker as always.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
Version 4.1:
- Updates to address compatibility issues with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and Android 7 (Nougat).
Version 4.1:
- Updates to address compatibility issues with Android 6 (Marshmallow) and Android 7 (Nougat).
Version update Hands-Free SMS Lite was updated to version 4.1
Version update Hands-Free SMS Lite was updated to version 4.0
Version update Hands-Free SMS Lite was updated to version 3.14
Version update Hands-Free SMS Lite was updated to version 3.13
What are users saying about Hands-Free SMS Lite
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Can't reply to messages and doesn't work all of the time
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Works extremely well on first message, if there is a response to your reply, second message does not come through. I'm using an LG2
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Does not work
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Gonna have to get the full version now.
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This is the best app for hands free it would b nice if they had a 2 n 1 for calling to when your phn rings that it win announce the call AL so
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Didn't do anything ...
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Can't reply to messages and doesn't work all of the time
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Tried to send text. It did nothing. Going back to Dragon it works most of the time.
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I app might work great in theory but when it comes to execution, it fails. First off, "lite" version should allow more than 2 text messages a day so people can test the app before wasting any money. Secondly, why is it not in the desciption that this app will NOT work with third-party sms apps i.e. GOsms, Handcent, Textra, etc. Most people use android for customization, why should I be confined to the stock sms app which is horrible on most phones in comparison to others. Anyway, could barely test as I never received a popup, and it did not ask if I wanted sms read nor could I reply, tried couple options but you only get 2 texts.
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This app don't work half the time I get a text message
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Couldn't get this working in my Uconnect system and moto droid razr hd. I don't fault the app as I was looking for a solution to restore reading of SMS over Bluetooth lost since the phone was updated to 4.4.2. I've bumped the rating up 1 star because of the great technical support I received while trying to overcome the breakage in my phone.
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Couldn't get this working in my Uconnect system and moto droid razr hd. I don't fault the app as I was looking for a solution to restore reading of SMS over Bluetooth lost since the phone was updated to 4.4.2.
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Works seamlessly with SENA Bluetooth headset system and Droid Smartactions. Simple & easy to use. Works well with IVONA voices or default Droid system.
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Had high hopes but can't get it to work on lg g2. It may be an issue with the phone or settings but I see no instructions to overcome this
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HTC Amaze OS 4.x - Thanks, tech support, I indeed am using sms go pro. I had just realized this after writing my initial review, so I thought I should maybe give this another try. It's doing okay, but I'm not having much luck getting it to understand my replies, and my English is very clear. Is there a training area I'm missing, so I can correct it's interpretation of my words? I've just been giving up and saying "no" when it asks for my reply.
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I tried all apps for reading sms in car Bluetooth. Only this really works. 2good.
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It reads the text messages great, but on Android ATRIX 2 I get a network error when I try to send. After this is fixed. I'll definitely buy the full version. The interface is sleek and easy to use.
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App should have option to b played through Bluetooth or headset only
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This program works great on my AT&T HUAWEI GoPhone (prepaid) but when I recieve a txt message, I get it, it reads the txt to me but WILL NOT LET/ALLOW me to return a txt message. What is wrong with this app? I WILL NOT buy it IF I CANNOT send a txt message back since I am reading impaired. to send a txt message to any phone without my sendee needing to have a smartphone or android phone. I should be able This program would work great for me and others who have a reading disability. I may have to uninstall and find a different app that WILL MEET ALL MY NEEDS!!!
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I have a visual impairment and this application is just wonderful. I have text read out to me while I'm out and about and I can reply without needing to see the screen. Just brilliant!
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Don't waste you time with this app, even on paid version. Outgoing message response doesn't work.
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Works flawlessly and with SENA Bluetooth headset and droid smartactions.
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I have not tried the paid version but this one is pretty slick. I just wish it was not limited 2 only 2 messages per day! Maybe I'll have to spring for the paid version.
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Only English language supported with ridiculous effect. Whatsapp and other apps notifications not supported. Further to your prompt reply (thanks), for instance the app New Car Mode supports both Whatsapp and notifications from selected apps. Otherwise your app in great.