Google Assistant · Settings guide
How to turn off Google Assistant on Android
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You can turn Google Assistant off completely, or keep it but stop it listening for "Hey Google". Both are in Assistant settings.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- If you only turn off "Hey Google", Google says you can still talk to Assistant by touching and holding Home on your phone.
Source: Google: access Google Assistant with your voice (Android)
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Turn Google Assistant off
"Hey Google, open Assistant settings" → General → Google Assistant off
- Say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings".
- Under All settings, tap General.
- Turn off Google Assistant.
Source: Google: access Google Assistant with your voice (Android)
Turn off "Hey Google" only
Google Home app → Settings → Google Assistant → Voice Match
- Open the Google Home app and tap Settings → Google Assistant → Voice Match.
- Turn "Hey Google" off, or on and follow the prompts to set up Voice Match.
Source: Google: access Google Assistant with your voice (Android)
Turn Google Assistant back on
Google Home app → Turn on
- Open the Google Home app on your Android phone or tablet.
- At the bottom, tap Turn on.
Source: Google: access Google Assistant with your voice (Android)
If the setting doesn't change
If Assistant still opens after you turn off "Hey Google", that's expected: Google says you can still reach it by touching and holding Home. To stop it completely, turn off Google Assistant under Assistant settings → General.
Source: Google: access Google Assistant with your voice (Android)
Frequently asked questions
How do I stop Google Assistant popping up?
Turn it off in Assistant settings: say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings", tap General and turn off Google Assistant.
What's the difference between turning off Hey Google and turning off Assistant?
Turning off "Hey Google" stops voice activation, but Assistant still opens when you touch and hold Home. Turning off Google Assistant turns it off completely.