To turn off Google Assistant voice on Android, open the Google app, tap your profile picture, then go to Settings > Google Assistant > Assistant voice & sounds or Speech output, and under "Speech output" select "None." This stops the Assistant from speaking responses aloud while keeping it active for text-based interactions.
How to turn off Google assistant voice on Android
If you want Google Assistant to remain functional but stop it from talking out loud, you can mute its spoken replies. Open the Google app on your Android device. Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner, then select "Settings." Tap "Google Assistant," then scroll down and select "Assistant voice & sounds" or "Speech output." Under "Speech output" (or the "Phone" setting), choose "None." The Assistant will now respond only with text on your screen, not with spoken audio.
How to stop 'Hey Google' from listening
To prevent accidental voice command activations, you can disable the "Hey Google" hotword. Open the Google app, tap your profile picture, then "Settings," then "Google Assistant." Tap "Hey Google & Voice Match" and toggle off "Hey Google." This stops the Assistant from listening for the wake phrase, though you can still launch it manually by tapping the microphone icon in the Google app or by using other activation methods.
How to completely disable Google Assistant
If you want to turn off Google Assistant entirely, open the Google app and tap your profile picture. Go to "Settings," then "Google Assistant." Navigate to "General" under the "All settings" section and toggle off the switch next to "Google Assistant." This disables the assistant completely. For an additional layer of control, you can also remove it as the default digital assistant app by going to your phone's main Settings > Apps > Default apps > Digital assistant app and selecting "None."
To prevent Google Assistant from launching by long-pressing the Power or Home button, go to your phone's main Settings. Tap "System" (or "Additional settings"), then "Gestures" (or "Buttons"), and turn off "Press & hold Power for Assistant" or change the "Home button action" to "None." Note that disabling Google Assistant may limit some of your device's voice-based features, and the assistant requires Android 5.0+ with at least 1.0GB RAM or Android 6.0+ with at least 1.5GB RAM, Google app 6.13 or higher, Google Play services, and a 720p or higher screen resolution.
What if I'm using Gemini instead of Google Assistant?
If you have replaced Google Assistant with Gemini, the option to toggle off Google Assistant in the "General" settings may not appear. To manage voice and activation settings, you must use the Gemini app directly. Disabling Gemini requires different steps within that app, not the standard Google Assistant settings menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still use Google Assistant without the voice feature?
Yes. When you set speech output to "None," Google Assistant remains fully functional for text-based queries. You can type commands and receive text responses, but it will not speak aloud.
Will disabling Google Assistant voice affect other features?
No. Disabling the voice output only stops spoken replies. All other Assistant features, such as controlling smart home devices, setting reminders, or answering questions via text, continue to work normally.
Can I re-enable Google Assistant voice after turning it off?
Yes. Simply follow the same steps to reach the speech output setting and select a different option, such as "Hands-free only" or "On by default," to restore spoken responses.
Does turning off Google Assistant stop it from listening for "Hey Google"?
No. Disabling the voice output does not affect the "Hey Google" hotword. To stop the Assistant from listening, you must separately toggle off "Hey Google" in the "Hey Google & Voice Match" settings.
What if I'm having trouble with voice assistant and microphone fixes?
If you experience issues after changing these settings, check that your microphone is not blocked or covered, and ensure the Google app has microphone permission in your device's app settings. Restarting your phone can also resolve temporary glitches related to voice assistant and microphone fixes.
Related reading: How To Turn Off Voice Assistant On Android and How To Use Google Assistant On Android.
