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# How to voice activate Google Gemini
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/how-to-voice-activate-google-gemini/
- Published: 2025-07-10T15:11:40.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-10T15:11:40.000Z
- Description: Here's how to bring back voice control with Gemini in just a few taps.
- Author: Louis Eriakha
- Tags: / Tech Guide, Google Gemini, Android

When [Google](https://www.techloy.com/tag/google/) replaced [Assistant](https://www.techloy.com/tag/google-assistant/) with [Gemini](https://www.techloy.com/tag/google-gemini/) as part of its big push into AI, it felt a bit like losing an old friend, one who actually understood you. At first, Gemini didn’t quite fill those shoes, especially since you had to tap a button just to talk to it.

But things have improved. And the best part? You can now activate Gemini just like you used to with Assistant, using the trusty old *"Hey Google"* wake phrase.

In this guide, learn how to turn that feature on.

[How to Switch to Gemini from Google Assistant on your AndroidLearn the steps to make Google Gemini your new assistant.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/icon/techloy-avatar-1-2655.png)TechloyDavid Adubiina![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1712002641287-f9c8b7161c8f-2)](https://www.techloy.com/how-to-switch-to-gemini-from-google-assistant-on-your-android/)

## How to voice activate Google Gemini

### Step 1: Open up the Gemi app and tap your **profile picture** at the top-right corner of the screen to open your account menu.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/07/1000205280-1.jpg)

### Step 2: Tap on "Settings"

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/07/1000205281-1.jpg)

### Step 3: Tap on **"Hey Google" & Voice Match**.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/07/1000205282-1.jpg)

### Step 4: Toggle on the "Hey Google" button

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/07/1000205283-1.jpg)

### Step 5: Follow the on-screen prompts to allow Gemini to be in standby mode. This means it will always be listening for you to say the magic words 'Hey Google'

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/07/1000205284-1.jpg)

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### Step 6: Follow the on-screen prompts to activate Voice Match. It'll listen out for just your voice to prevent accidental activations.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/07/1000205286-1.jpg)

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### Step 7: Just like that, anytime you mention 'Hey Google', expect Gemini to pop up saying 'Hi!'

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/07/1000206462.jpg)

## Conclusion

Gemini may have started out feeling like a downgrade, but with features like voice activation, it’s starting to feel a lot more like the Assistant we used to love, only smarter. 

Whether you're driving, cooking, or just feeling lazy, a quick *“Hey Google”* is all it takes to bring Gemini to life.

*Image Credit: Louis Eriakha / Techloy.com*

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