How Does Google Assistant Detect When You Say "Hey Google"?

Learn how Google Assistant uses Voice Match technology to recognize the "Hey Google" wake word while ensuring your privacy.

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Google Assistant knows when you say 'Hey Google' through Voice Match technology. This feature listens for an audio pattern matching the wake words, activating the assistant. The device’s microphone continually listens for the specific wake phrase but processes audio locally until activation, ensuring privacy.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How does Google Assistant activate when I say "Hey Google"? Google Assistant activates after detecting the specific audio pattern of the wake phrase "Hey Google" using Voice Match technology, which listens locally to maintain privacy.
  2. What is Voice Match in Google Assistant? Voice Match is a technology that allows Google Assistant to recognize the unique sound of your voice when you say "Hey Google," enabling personalized responses and secure activation.
  3. Does Google Assistant listen to everything I say after saying "Hey Google"? No, Google Assistant only processes audio locally until the wake phrase is detected, ensuring your device maintains privacy by activating only when you say "Hey Google."

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