Google Tone

Broadcast any URL to computers within earshot.

Google Tone is a Chrome extension that lets you effortlessly share URLs with computers within earshot. By using your computer's microphone and speakers, Google Tone broadcasts the web page link through sound signals that nearby devices can receive. Whether you're sharing news stories, videos, recipes, or any webpage, Google Tone facilitates instant, sound-based URL exchange among users logged into their Google accounts with the extension enabled.

To receive URLs, both sender and receiver need to have Google Tone installed and microphone access enabled. This unique approach allows quick sharing without manual typing or copying links, making collaborative browsing easy. Note that effectiveness depends on ambient noise levels, Internet connection quality, and microphone capability. Using Google Tone respects Google's privacy policies and terms of service, ensuring anonymous usage data collection. Simplify sharing and stay connected with Google Tone today!

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By:: https://google.com
Users:: 200,000+
Rating:: 3.60
(592)
Version:: 2.0.7 (Last updated: 2023-11-09)
Creation date:: 2016-06-28
Risk:: Very high risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: activeTab
audioCapture
cookies
contextMenus
idle
notifications
storage
tabs
https://accounts.google.com/*
https://clients1.google.com/*
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Size:: 1.09M
Email:: sh*****@google.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 1,341 ▲ 12

Other rankings

#367 in Accessibility ▼ 1

#55 in receive keyword 37 ▲ 4

#63 in google keep keyword 48 ▼ 1

#111 in computer keyword 21 ▲ 6

#122 in policy keyword 19 ▲ 8

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User reviews

Google Tone is praised for its innovative and practical approach to sharing URLs quickly, particularly useful in educational environments. Users appreciate its creativity and ease of use. However, many experience issues such as the extension not hearing tones properly, lack of manual control over microphone activation, compatibility problems with school devices, and high CPU usage. Additionally, the emitted tone can be unpleasant. Users request updates to address bugs, add manual activation, and improve compatibility.

Pros

Very useful for quickly sharing URLs, especially in classroom settings
Creative and innovative use of sound technology for URL sharing
Facilitates easy communication and collaboration
Fun and playful concept appreciated by users

Cons

Often fails to hear or receive tones correctly, leading to transmission issues
Lack of user control over microphone/listening activation; no manual activation option
Compatibility issues with certain devices, especially school Chromebooks and Android
High CPU usage reported after updates
Tone sound can be unpleasant or painful, making it uncomfortable to use

Recent reviews

sends me to https://myaccount.google.com/ when i press on this extention i give it a 1 star

Air Control, 2024-10-11

上課很好用的功能，傳遞網址很方便，希望Google能保留它。

姜善迪, 2024-09-13

funny! The Chrome says it will not be supported,even this software is developed by Google! hahaha! lol

Mrdavidlinbar, 2024-08-20

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Tone requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Google Tone has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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