What Happens When You Say 'Hey Google' to Siri? Explained

Discover what Siri replies when you say 'Hey Google' and how Google Assistant and Siri differ in activation and operation.

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If you say 'Hey Google' to Siri, Siri will typically respond with a playful comment, acknowledging that it isn't Google Assistant. Both are voice assistants but operate independently. If you need to use Google Assistant, activate it directly using its specific wake word on compatible devices.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does Siri say if you say 'Hey Google'? Siri usually responds with a playful comment indicating it recognizes that it isn't Google Assistant.
  2. Can you activate Google Assistant by saying 'Hey Google' to Siri? No, to use Google Assistant, you need to activate it directly on compatible devices using its own wake word.
  3. Are Siri and Google Assistant compatible with each other? No, Siri and Google Assistant are separate voice assistants that operate independently and do not integrate with each other.

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