“Hey Google” may soon become a thing of the past for some Google device owners.
Disassemble a Google App by 9to5Google (Opens in a new tab) It revealed a major update that will reduce the need to use the familiar “Hey Google” alert word to bring up its Assistant on multiple devices.
Various “custom quick phrases” are added to the Nest Hub Max that do not require the need to speak hot words to perform certain commands. This will make it easier to give commands to the smart home hub without adding the “Hey Google” prefix each time and will override the predefined phrases recently added by Google.
Quick phrases are a popular feature introduced with the Pixel 6 last year that gives the Google Assistant the ability to listen for certain keywords other than “Hey Google.” For example, the tech giant has added quick phrases like “turn the volume up,” “what time is my alarm set” and “create a reminder” to the Nest Hub Max.
Custom Quick Phrases will allow users to pick and choose their own commands regardless of these presets.
9to5Google is mentioning the feature codename “Salsa” at the moment and it will come with some limitations. Google states that “there are a few rules to make sure of that [quick phrases] It works fine, and you will be advised if there are any issues.” This may mean that users will not be free to choose any custom phrase, and it will likely fall under a certain category such as music, smart lights, etc. This is speculation of course and it is not clear Exactly how the feature will work – but it looks like it will be available to set up under the Quick Phrase Settings page.
This quick feature is very useful on smart speakers that don’t require the need to repeatedly say the catchy phrase to change songs, turn up the volume, or even pause the music. With more fast phrases and customizable phrases, the Nest Hub Max will be very easy to use with this big update.
Quick phrases on the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and the Pixel 6a phone Giving users the option to ‘stop’ or ‘snooze’ alerts or the timer and ‘answer’ or ‘decline’ incoming calls. A possible update will also provide a way to make “silence” calls as well. The highly anticipated Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are also expected to get a snap and we’ll have to see what Google plans to bring to the new Pixel at its upcoming October 6 event.
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