Google Assistant settings can be configured whether you use an Android device or an iPhone or iPad. If you have an Android, just say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings" to access your settings.

Hey Google, stop listening ... but maybe you don’t want your devices always having one digital ear open. Aside from privacy concerns, the smart assistants inside our gadgets can be triggered ...

Previously limited to smart lights, the Google Assistant will no longer verbally respond to commands on even more smart home devices. Instead, it will play a 'pleasant chime.' ...

Sometimes I get really tired of Android features that I like being precipitously changed or dumped. Sometimes I get really tired of Android features that I like being precipitously changed or dumped.

is now expanding the chime feature to more smart home devices. "For those who've asked for fewer verbal responses, this one's for you," the Google Nest team wrote in a Thursday announcement.

Google app beta reveals references to a new “Hey <something>” hotword for invoking Google Assistant/Gemini. This suggests Google may offer users a choice between “Hey Google” and ...

Here’s a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about Google Find My Device, from setup to its advanced features. Once set up, you can say, “Hey Google, find my phone” or “ring ...