How to set up Google Assistant on iOS or Android so it responds to 'OK Google'

"OK Google" is a phrase you can say to turn on and use Google Assistant, but you'll need to enable Voice Match first.

'Ok Google' can die; this is my favorite new way to talk to Gemini

Shouting "Ok Google" in the void is not an efficient way to talk to Gemini. This new gesture on the Pixel Watch 4 proves it can be done in a better way.
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Google acknowledges Assistant issues with Home, teases ‘major improvements’ coming

Google Assistant has, especially in the context of the smart home, been crumbling over the past couple of years. In a post this evening, Google’s lead for Home and Nest has acknowledged Assistant ...
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Why wait? Google is already dismantling Assistant as it switches to Gemini.

Google Assistant is not long for this world. Google confirmed what many suspected last week, that it will transition everyone to Gemini in 2025. Assistant holdouts may find it hard to stay on Google’s ...
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Google Gemini Has Conquered Nest Devices. Will It Fix Voice Assistant Woes?

After months of teasers and brief betas, Google has made it official: Gemini AI is replacing Google Assistant on all Nest and Google Home-related devices this year, officially called Gemini for Home.