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One of Google's greatest and most useful features is Google Assistant, but it can occasionally be a touch intrusive. You'll want to advise Google Assistant to take a vacation from time to time, whether it's from responding to commands from the TV or even listening in on private chats. 

One of Google's greatest and most useful features is Google Assistant, but it can occasionally be a touch intrusive. You'll want to advise Google Assistant to take a vacation from time to time, whether it's from responding to commands from the TV or even listening in on private chats.

How to turn off Google Assistant

It is simple to fully turn off Google Assistant on one of your devices. This is how:

1. On your phone, launch the Google app.
2. Click More in the lower right corner.
3. Click Settings.
4. Hit the Google Assistant button.
5. Tap Phone or any other device you've listed where you wish to disable Google Assistant by scrolling down to Assistant Devices (or Devices on some phones, such the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE).
6. Toggle Google Assistant off by tapping the button.

To acquire instructions on how to turn yourself off, you can also just say, "Hey Google, turn yourself off."

How to change the settings for Google Assistant

If you go to More > Settings > Google Assistant like we showed you above, you can change a ton of various settings in the Google app, but what if you want to disable some triggers?

It can be annoying around the house when Google Assistant hears your voice even when you are not giving it a command. Setting the app's options to only recognize voice commands when you're in the car is the optimal answer. Here's how to accomplish it on a Samsung Galaxy phone; on a different device, the steps will alter somewhat.

1. Enter Settings and select Apps.
2. For further options, press the Three Vertically Stacked Dots in the upper right corner. Then hit Default apps.
3. Select the Device Assistance App (or Assist App).
4. You can modify a number of settings in this area, though they will vary based on your device. The Pixel 3 provides the option to disable Active Edge, which is a feature that lets you squeeze the phone to launch Google Assistant, while the Galaxy S20 offers the option to disable on-screen text or picture analysis.
5. To explore more and access more options, tap the Gear icon. Select Voice Match.
6. Access with Voice Match is now switchable on and off while driving.

How to briefly deactivate Google Assistant on smart home appliances

You might wish to temporarily disable Google Assistant or want to do it on a regular basis at certain intervals if you have a smart speaker, smart display, or smart clock. When using specified devices or at particular times, Google Assistant can be made available by modifying the Google Home options in Downtime. This is how:

• Activate the Google Home app.
• Tap Home, then choose a device.
• Tap the gear icon for settings.
• Select "New Schedule" under Digital Wellbeing.
• Next, select every device you want to apply it to.
• Select the days, then press Next to select a pre-made schedule or to make your own.
• Next > Done after selecting the start and finish times.

Any of these adjustments can be easily reversed if you change your mind by taking the same route. Remember that Google Assistant is constantly getting better. To get the most of your smart device, check out our comprehensive list of voice commands.