Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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You can easily enable or disable the "Hey Google" feature on your Samsung Galaxy S26 through the Google app settings using Voice Match, giving you full control over hands-free assistant activation.

Step 1 — Open Google App
Unlock your Samsung Galaxy S26 and open the Google app from your home screen or app drawer

Step 2 — Access Assistant Settings
Tap your profile icon in the top right corner within the Google app.
Select Settings, then go to Google Assistant.
Choose the Assistant tab

Step 3 — Adjust Voice Activation
Tap Voice Match (sometimes listed under Gemini Settings in Galaxy S26).

Toggle "Hey Google" on to activate the feature or off to disable it

Step 4 — Set Up Voice Match (Optional)
If enabling "Hey Google", follow the prompts to train Assistant to recognize your voice. This ensures that Google Assistant responds only to you, enhancing privacy

Step 5 — Confirm Lock Screen Settings (Optional)
To use "Hey Google" while the phone is locked, ensure Assistant on lock screen is enabled in the same settings menu



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