How to access Google Assistant by saying ‘Hey Google’

A couple of months back, we got to know via some users that Google had started rolling out a new update for the Google Assistant that lets them access the Assistant by saying ‘Hey Google’ instead of ‘Ok Google.’ Now, this feature has been made available for everyone but to enable the Assistant by saying this new phrase, you have to go through some settings of the Assistant. In this article, we will be showing you how to access Google Assistant just by saying ‘Hey Google’ instead of ‘Ok Google.’

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ACCESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT BY SAYING ‘HEY GOOGLE’

Google Assistant Hey Google

Here are the steps that you need to follow –

  • First, update your ‘Google’ App by downloading and installing the latest APK file from APKMirror. Find the suitable APK file for your phone and once downloaded, install it.

  • Once installed, open Google Assistant by long pressing the home button and then, tap on the blue button on the top left of the Assistant window. Here, tap on the three dots option and select ‘Settings.’

  • Now, scroll down to the ‘Devices’ tab and then tap on ‘Phone’ option.
  • Here, tap on ‘Voice Model’ and then select ‘Retrain Voice Model’ option.

Google Assistant Hey Google

  • You will now get the screen where you can setup ‘Ok Google’ as well as the ‘Hey Google’ voice command for accessing Google Assistant.

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That’s it. Just follow these few steps, and now, you can access Google Assistant by just saying ‘Hey Google’ which is surely better than saying ‘OK Google.’ If you are getting any problems, drop down a comment below, and we will surely help you out.

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