To use Google Assistant on your Pixel 9, you typically need to ensure it's selected as your primary assistant and then activate it. Based on the provided reference for the Pixel 9 Pro, the process involves selecting and switching to Google Assistant from the Gemini assistant settings.
Here's a breakdown of the steps:
Activating Google Assistant
If you are currently using the Gemini assistant, you will need to switch back to the standard Google Assistant.
- Navigate to the settings where you can manage your digital assistant.
- From the Gemini, Select Google assistant.
- Click to switch to Google Assistant.
- Once switched, you will be able to use your Google Assistant.
- Click on the open up button for Google Assistant.
- Now you'll have to wait for some downloads to complete, which are necessary for the assistant to function correctly.
Once these steps are finished and any necessary downloads are complete, you can typically activate Google Assistant by saying "Hey Google" or "OK Google", or by using the assigned gesture or button (like long-pressing the power button or swiping from a corner, depending on your device settings).
Switching Between Assistants
Newer Pixel phones often offer a choice between Google Assistant and Google's newer AI assistant, Gemini. The process described above specifically details switching from Gemini to the standard Google Assistant. You can usually switch back and forth via your phone's assistant settings.
Using Google Assistant provides hands-free help for tasks like:
- Setting alarms and timers
- Sending messages and making calls
- Getting directions
- Checking the weather
- Playing music
By following the steps to select and enable it from within your phone's settings, you make Google Assistant available for everyday use.
