How to Turn Off 'Hey Google' Voice Activation on Android and iOS
Learn how to disable the 'Hey Google' voice detection feature on your Android or iOS device with easy step-by-step instructions.
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Yes, you can turn off 'Hey Google' voice detection. On your Android device, open the Google app and tap on 'More' at the bottom right. Select 'Settings' > 'Voice' > 'Voice Match'. Here, you can toggle off 'Hey Google' to disable the voice match feature. For iOS devices, open the Google Assistant app, tap on your profile picture, go to 'Assistant' > 'Hey Google & Voice Match', and then you can turn it off. This stops your device from actively listening for the 'Hey Google' trigger.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I disable 'Hey Google' on both Android and iOS devices? Yes, you can disable the 'Hey Google' voice activation feature on both Android and iOS devices by adjusting settings in the Google app or Google Assistant app respectively.
- What happens when I turn off 'Hey Google' voice detection? Turning off 'Hey Google' disables voice match, meaning your device will no longer actively listen for the 'Hey Google' activation phrase.
- Will turning off 'Hey Google' affect my device’s other voice functions? Disabling 'Hey Google' stops voice activation but you can still use manual triggers or buttons to access Google Assistant.