Disable speech recognition on your Android device by turning off Assistant voice typing in your keyboard settings. This method specifically targets the voice input feature available when typing in apps.
While "speech recognition" can refer to various system features, a common way users interact with it is through voice typing on the keyboard. Here's how to disable that specific functionality based on the provided information:
Steps to Disable Assistant Voice Typing on Android
Follow these steps to turn off the voice typing feature integrated into your keyboard, which relies on speech recognition:
- Open an App with a Text Field: Start by opening any application where you can type, such as Messages, Gmail, Notes, or a search bar in your browser.
- Tap to Bring Up the Keyboard: Tap on a text entry area within the app. This action will make your virtual keyboard appear on the screen.
- Access Keyboard Settings: Look at the top of your keyboard. You should see a row of icons or options. Locate and tap on the Settings icon. This is often represented by a gear or cogwheel symbol.
- Find Voice Typing Settings: Within the keyboard settings menu, look for an option related to voice input or typing. Tap on Voice typing.
- Toggle Assistant Voice Typing: You will find an option labeled Assistant voice typing. Tap the toggle switch next to this option to turn it off.
Once disabled, the microphone icon for voice input may disappear from your keyboard layout, or tapping it will no longer initiate voice recognition for typing.
Why Disable Voice Typing?
Users might choose to disable voice typing for several reasons:
- Preventing Accidental Activation: The microphone icon is sometimes accidentally tapped while typing, interrupting the workflow.
- Privacy Concerns: Some users may be uncomfortable with the device potentially listening for voice input.
- Simplifying Keyboard Layout: Removing the voice typing icon can declutter the keyboard interface.
By following the steps above, you disable the Google Assistant voice typing feature, which is a primary way speech recognition is used for text input on Android keyboards.
Quick Reference Table
| Step | Action | Location/Hint |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Typing App | Messages, Gmail, Search Bar, etc. |
| 2 | Tap Text Field | Anywhere you can type |
| 3 | Tap Keyboard Settings | Gear/Cog icon at keyboard top |
| 4 | Select Voice Typing | Option within Settings menu |
| 5 | Turn Off Assistant Voice Typing | Toggle switch next to the option |
Disabling this specific setting impacts the ability to use your voice to type directly into applications via the keyboard. It does not necessarily disable all speech recognition features system-wide (e.g., "Hey Google" hotword detection, voice commands outside of typing), as those are controlled through different system settings.
