Turn "OK Google" (hotword) on or off
You can talk to your Google Assistant on your Pixel Slate by saying "Ok Google" or “Hey Google.” This is called the hotword.
If you turn the hotword off, you can still talk to your Google Assistant by pressing the 👁 Launch assistant key
key or touching and holding the Launcher 👁 Launch icon
on your Pixel Slate.
Other external keyboards:
- Chrome OS-compatible keyboard: Press 👁 Search
+ a - Windows or Mac keyboard: Command/Windows + a
Turn "OK Google" on or off
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In the bottom right, select the time to open the status area.
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Select Settings 👁 Settings
👁 and then
Search and Assistant. - Under "Search and Assistant," select Google Assistant.
- Turn "Ok Google" on or off.
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