How to turn off Google Assistant on Android

To turn off Google Assistant on an Android device, you can follow these steps:

Option 1: Disable Google Assistant through Settings:

1. Open the “Settings” app on your Android device. You can usually find it in your app drawer or by swiping down the notification shade and tapping the gear icon.
2. Scroll down and select “Apps” or “Applications,” depending on your device.
3. In the list of apps, scroll down or search for “Google.” Tap on “Google” to open its settings.
4. Tap “Assistant & voice input” or a similar option. The specific wording may vary depending on your Android version.
5. Under the “Assistant devices” section, tap on your device’s name.
6. Toggle off the switch that says “Google Assistant.” You may need to confirm your action in a pop-up dialog.

This will disable Google Assistant on your Android device.

Option 2: Turn Off Google Assistant Voice Detection:

Another option is to disable Google Assistant’s voice detection, which means it won’t respond to the “Hey Google” or “OK Google” wake words:

1. Open the “Google” app on your Android device. This is usually the app with a colorful “G” icon.
2. Tap your profile picture or initials in the upper right corner to access your Google Account settings.
3. Scroll down and tap “Assistant.”
4. Scroll down to the “Assistant devices” section and tap on your device.
5. Toggle off the switch next to “Access with Voice Match” or “Hey Google.”

This will prevent Google Assistant from responding to voice commands on your device.

The steps and options mentioned above may vary slightly depending on your Android device’s manufacturer and the version of Android you’re using. If you ever wish to re-enable Google Assistant, you can follow the same steps and toggle the switch back on.