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Let Us Use Gemini With "Hey Google" Without Opening the Phone

silverwolf789 — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 13:56:48 GMT

I'd really love to be able to say, "Hey, Google" and have Gemini activate right from the cover screen instead of being told I need to "open phone to continue". That rather defeats the point of the cover screen, IMHO. Any chance this could be done?

Thanks.

Re: Let Us Use Gemini With "Hey Google" Without Opening the Phone

angelchained — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 18:50:13 GMT

You can use Gemini from any screen, but I wouldn't advise using Gemini without unlocking your device for security reasons. I will take a screenshot, BRB.

Re: Let Us Use Gemini With "Hey Google" Without Opening the Phone

silverwolf789 — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:25:02 GMT

Right, but it doesn't work on the cover display without opening the phone first, which I find rather counterintuitive.

Re: Re: Let Us Use Gemini With "Hey Google" Without Opening the Phone

angelchained — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 02:57:49 GMT

You need Gemini Advanced. I don't have to open my phone, I just say hey Google. If my phone is locked, Gemini Advanced Assistant will pop up. I do have to unlock my device to allow Gemini Advanced to proceed, but that's a personal preference. I don't see Gemini Advanced or the option at the bottom right side that allows you to use Gemini Advanced without using the keyboard or tapping the microphone in the middle on your screenshot.