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   key or touching and holding the Launcher  on your Pixel Slate.

Other external keyboards:

• Chrome OS-compatible keyboard: Press + a
• Windows or Mac keyboard: Command/Windows + a

​Turn "OK Google" on or off

1. In the bottom right, select the time to open the status area.

2. Select Settings   Search and Assistant.

3. Under "Search and Assistant," select Google Assistant.
4. Turn "Ok Google" on or off.

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