Fact · Voice and AI

Google's steps for Hey Google on an Android phone: open the Google Assistant app, say Assistant settings, then under Popular settings tap Hey Google and Voice Match.

Checked against its source on October 17, 2026

In the source's own words

“Under “Popular settings,” tap Hey Google and Voice Match”

Access Google Assistant with your voice (Google Help), Google, n.d., Turn on Hey Google and teach Google Assistant how to recognize your voice.

What it measures: These are the Assistant steps. On a phone where Gemini is the primary assistant, Google's Gemini page gives the matching steps in the Gemini app.
What it does not show: Menu names change with the Google app version and phone maker. The page also says Workspace for Education admins can turn the setting off.