How to Enable and Use Hey Google on Android with Gemini AI

How to Enable and Use Hey Google on Android with Gemini AI.

If you want to make your Android device more hands-free, this is for you. In this post, I’ll explain how to enable and use Hey Google on your Android device, how to set it up with Gemini AI, and even how to turn it off if you decide it’s not for you.

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On Android devices

On Samsung phones

What is Hey Google?

Hey Google is a voice command feature that lets you interact with your Android device without touching it. You can ask it to do things like check the weather, set timers, search the web, or even control your smart home devices. It’s like having a personal assistant at your beck and call, just say the magic words, and it’s ready to help.

How to Enable Hey Google on Android

Enabling Hey Google is really simple. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Google App: Tap on the Google app on your Android device. It’s usually the colorful “G” icon.
2. Go to Settings: Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner, then select Settings.
3. Select Voice: Under the Settings menu, tap on Voice.
4. Enable Voice Match: Tap on Voice Match and toggle on the option for Hey Google. You’ll be prompted to train your voice by saying “Hey Google” a few times so your device can recognize you.
5. Allow Access: Make sure to allow access to your microphone and other permissions if prompted.

Now you can say Hey Google to activate your voice assistant.

How to Use Hey Google with Gemini AI

Gemini AI is a powerful tool that enhances your Hey Google experience by providing smarter, more contextual responses. Here’s how to use it:

1. Download Gemini AI: If you don’t already have it, download the Gemini AI app from the Google Play Store.
2. Link Gemini AI to Google Assistant: Open the Gemini AI app and follow the prompts to link it with your Google Assistant.
3. Start Using Commands: Once linked, you can use Hey Google to ask Gemini AI for help. For example, you can say, “Hey Google, ask Gemini to summarize this post” or “Hey Google, ask Gemini for good restaurants nearby.”

Gemini AI makes your voice commands more useful.

Hands-Free Commands You Can Use with Hey Google

Once Hey Google is enabled, you can start using it for all sorts of tasks. Here are some examples:

• Weather: “Hey Google, what’s the weather today in Larnaca?”
• Timers: “Hey Google, set a timer for 5 minutes.”
• Search: “Hey Google, find the best cafe near me.”
• Reminders: “Hey Google, remind me to call the school at 9 AM.”
• Navigation: “Hey Google, navigate to the nearest mall food court.”

The possibilities are endless and hands-free!

How to Disable Hey Google on Android

If you want to turn off Hey Google, it’s easy:

1. Open the Google App: Tap on the Google app.
2. Go to Settings: Tap on your profile picture, then select Settings.
3. Select Voice: Under Settings, tap on Voice.
4. Disable Voice Match: Tap on Voice Match and toggle off the option for Hey Google.

If you prefer to use the Google Assistant or Gemini AI Assistant without voice activation, you can still access them by long-pressing the circle home navigation button on your Android device.

Why You Might Want to Disable Hey Google

While Hey Google is useful, it can get activated by mistake, like when you’re talking about it or someone nearby says something similar. If you find this happening too often, you might want to disable it temporarily or permanently. You can always turn it back on whenever you want!

Conclusion

Using Hey Google on your Android device is great for hands-free convenience.

When checking the weather, setting reminders, or using Gemini AI to get smarter answers, it’s all just a voice command away.