How to Turn Off Google Assistant on Android Phone

Summary

  • To disable Google Assistant on your Android phone, open the Google app, go to Settings, then Google Assistant, and toggle off the option for Google Assistant.
  • On a Google Pixel phone, press and hold the home button, go to Settings, Voice Match, and turn off “Hey Google.”
  • Customize voice commands and language settings in the Google Assistant settings.
  • Adjust device buttons and speech output by accessing the General settings in the Google Assistant app.

Looking to disable Google Assistant on your Android phone? Here’s how.

Disabling Google Assistant on Devices

To disable Google Assistant on your Android phone, first open the Google app. Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner, then select “Settings.” Scroll down and tap on “Google Assistant.” From there, go to the “Assistant” tab, then scroll down to find “Phone.” Toggle off the option that says “Google Assistant.”

If you have a Google Pixel phone, you can also disable Google Assistant by pressing and holding the home button. This will bring up the Google Assistant, where you can tap on the compass icon in the bottom left corner. From there, tap on your profile picture, then select “Settings.” Scroll down to find “Voice Match” and turn off the option that says “Hey Google.”

If you prefer a more direct approach, you can simply say “Hey Google, turn off Google Assistant.” This will disable the feature until you decide to turn it back on.

Customizing Voice Commands and Language Settings

  • Access the Google Assistant settings on your Android phone
  • Scroll down to the General settings tab
  • Find the Language section
  • Select the Language you want to use
  • Customize the Voice Commands to your preference
  • Adjust the Assistant Language settings

Adjusting Device Buttons and Speech Output

To adjust the device buttons and speech output for Google Assistant on your Android phone, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Assistant app on your Android device. You can do this by pressing and holding the home button or saying “Hey Google” to activate the Assistant.

2. Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen. This will open the settings menu for Google Assistant.

3. Scroll down and tap on “General.” This will open up the general settings for Google Assistant.

4. Under the “Speech Output” section, you can adjust the voice of the Assistant by selecting a different voice. You can also adjust the speed and volume of the Assistant’s responses.

5. To adjust the device buttons for Google Assistant, tap on “Device” in the settings menu. Here, you can customize which buttons on your device activate Google Assistant.

6. Toggle the switch next to “Press and hold the home button” to turn off Google Assistant activation via the home button. You can also customize other buttons on your device to activate Google Assistant if you prefer.

7. Once you have made your adjustments, close the Google Assistant app to save your settings. Your changes should now be implemented on your Android phone.

Selecting Kid-Friendly Assistant Voices

First, open the Google Assistant app on your Android phone. Next, tap on your profile picture in the top right corner. Then, select “Assistant” followed by “Assistant Voice.” Here, you can choose from various voices, including ones that are more suitable for children.

It’s also important to check the language settings of the assistant voice to ensure that it is appropriate for kids. To do this, go to the Google Assistant app, tap on your profile picture, select “Assistant,” then “Languages.” Here, you can choose the language that is most suitable for your child.

Additionally, you may want to adjust the volume of the assistant voice to a level that is comfortable for your child. To do this, simply use the volume controls on your Android phone to adjust the voice assistant’s volume.

F.A.Qs

Can you please turn off the voice Assistant?

You want to turn off the voice Assistant by accessing the settings and finding the option to disable it.

How do I turn off Google Assistant answering calls?

To turn off Google Assistant answering calls, you need to access the Google app on your phone, go to the options menu, tap on Settings, select Google Assistant, enter the General menu, and toggle Google Assistant to the off position.