Can You Customize the Activation Phrase for Google Assistant on Android?

Learn how to customize phrases to activate Google Assistant on Android using routines, even though the default wake word stays the same.

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Yes, you can customize what you say to activate Google Assistant on your Android device. Go to the Google Assistant settings, and then Routines. Here, you can create a new routine that starts with a phrase you choose to activate Google Assistant. Although you cannot change the default "Hey Google" wake word, creating custom routines allows you to start a specific action with a personalized phrase.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I change the 'Hey Google' wake word on my Android device? No, the default wake word 'Hey Google' cannot be changed, but you can create custom routines with your own phrases to trigger specific actions.
  2. How do I create a custom routine to activate Google Assistant? Open Google Assistant settings, navigate to Routines, and set up a new routine with your chosen phrase to start customized actions.
  3. Will my custom routine replace the default Google Assistant activation? No, custom routines work alongside the default wake word and allow you to execute specific commands using personalized phrases.