You cannot directly remove your birthday from Google Assistant settings, but you can hide the birthday countdown on your display.
Here's what you should know:
- Direct Removal Not Available: Google Assistant does not offer a setting to remove your birthday. You are unable to delete the information that Google Assistant uses to generate the countdown.
- Hiding the Countdown: The only method to prevent the birthday countdown from appearing is to hide it once it is displayed. The specific steps might vary depending on your device and how you interact with the Google Assistant (e.g., smart displays, phones).
Understanding the Limitation
The limitation comes from the fact that your birthday is typically part of your Google account information and it's connected to services that Google Assistant utilizes. While you can control the visibility of the countdown, the underlying birthday information is linked to your broader Google profile.
Steps to Hide the Birthday Countdown
Although you can't remove the birthday, you can hide it from view. Here's a general process:
- Wait for the Countdown: The birthday countdown usually appears a few weeks or days before your actual birthday.
- Locate the Display: Identify where the countdown is displayed (e.g., on a smart display, phone screen, Google app).
- Hide the Notification: You should see a way to either dismiss or hide the countdown. The option might be "Don't show again" or something similar.
- Confirm the Change: The birthday notification should no longer appear once you hide it.
Important Note:
- This action only hides the countdown notification; it doesn't actually remove your birthday from Google’s data.
- If you clear app data or reset your device, the birthday countdown might reappear and you will need to hide it again.
Summary
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Remove Birthday | Not possible through Assistant settings. |
| Hide Countdown | Achieved by interacting with the display when it appears. |
