How to Use Hum to Search on Android (2026 Guide)

Make sure you have the latest Google app installed on your Android phone and that microphone permission is enabled.

For best results, use a stable internet connection and move to a quieter place before you start humming. If you want the full background first, read the complete Hum to Search guide.

Open the Google app, tap the microphone icon in the search bar, then tap Search a song.

Hum, whistle, or sing the melody for about 10 to 15 seconds. Google will return a list of possible matches with confidence scores. If you use an iPhone instead, follow our iPhone guide.

You can also activate this flow with voice commands. Say Hey Google, then ask What's this song? and continue humming when prompted.

If the assistant does not switch into song mode automatically, tap the microphone icon manually in the Google app and retry.

Use the most recognizable part of the song, usually the chorus or hook.

Keep a steady rhythm and do two or three attempts if the first result is unclear.

If results are weak, check three things first: app version, microphone permission, and internet quality. These are the most common blockers. For deeper fixes, see why Hum to Search is not working.

If the Search a song button still does not appear, force close the app, clear cache, and reopen. In some cases, feature rollout timing varies by account.

Use this repeatable routine: open Google app, tap microphone, tap Search a song, hum for 10 to 15 seconds, then compare top three matches.

When you find the right song, save it immediately to your preferred app to avoid repeating the search later.