Google Assistant is a great voice assistant and can be very useful at times but not when it keeps popping while you’re talking to other people. Lately, some users have been facing a strange issue wherein the Assistant opens automatically on their Android phone. If you, too, are facing any such problem, here are some easy ways to stop Google Assistant from popping up randomly. Related | How to Stop Google Assistant Repeat Command Suggestions
Stop Google Assistant from Popping Up Randomly on Android
To begin with, we’d recommend trying basic solutions like clearing the Google app’s data and cache, uninstalling any new updates, or rebooting your Android phone. This will make sure it isn’t due to a bug or temporary glitch. However, if nothing works, follow the guide below.
1. Disable Google Assistant Completely
The easiest way to get rid of Google Assistant is to disable it. If you don’t find yourself using it, turn it off completely, following the steps below.
2. Turn Off Hey Google Detection
If you want to use Assistant but don’t want it to respond to the “Hey Google” or “OK Google” command, you can disable the voice detection in settings. Alternatively, you can retrain your voice model to help Google Assistant pop up only when required instead of false detections. You can do so by tapping Voice Model on the same settings page.
3. Remove Google as Default Voice Assistant
Accidentally pressing the home button can also trigger the Google Assistant, which can be annoying at times. You can remove Google as your default assistant app, which will stop it from popping up.
4. Remove Microphone Permission for Google
5. Google Assistant Popping While Using Headphones?
If the Assistant pops randomly while you’re using headphones, it could be a specific problem with the headphones. In that case, you can disable Google Assistant access on headphones, as follows: Related | 4 Ways to Turn Off Google Assistant on Android TV
Wrapping Up
These were some easy ways you can stop Google Assistant from popping up randomly on your Android phone. I hope this helps you solve the random opening issues with the Assistant. If you have any other queries, feel free to reach out via the comments below. Stay tuned for more such tips, tricks, and how-tos.
