How to Enable Google Assistant to Respond to ‘Hey Google’ Voice Command

Learn how to set up and activate Google Assistant’s ‘Hey Google’ voice command with easy steps for compatibility, Voice Match, and troubleshooting.

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To get Google Assistant to respond to 'Hey Google': Ensure your device is compatible and that Google Assistant is enabled. Open the Google Assistant app, go to Settings, then 'Voice Match,' and train it with your voice. Say 'Hey Google' to see if it responds. If not, check the microphone and ensure it's turned on. Finally, update the app to the latest version in the app store.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why isn’t Google Assistant responding to ‘Hey Google’? Make sure your device supports Google Assistant, Voice Match is set up, the microphone is enabled, and the app is updated to the latest version.
  2. How do I train Voice Match on Google Assistant? Open the Google Assistant app, go to Settings, select ‘Voice Match,’ and follow the prompts to train it with your voice for better recognition.
  3. Can I change the wake phrase from ‘Hey Google’ to something else? Currently, Google Assistant only supports ‘Hey Google’ and ‘OK Google’ as wake phrases and does not allow customization.

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