Google Assistant's new Quick Phrases feature is starting to appear on some phones running Android 12 beta, according to XDA Developers. That means people will soon be able to use certain voice commands without having to say "Hey, Google" first.
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Once the feature rolls out, it can be enabled in Google Assistant's settings. Currently, users can answer calls and snooze alarms by just saying one-word commands like "Answer," "Stop," "Decline," and "Snooze." More commands are reportedly on the way for things like timers, reminders, media controls, and to-do lists.
There were hints that Google was working on removing “Hey Google” from some voice commands back in April. At the time, many users reported finding a mysterious “Voice Shortcuts” page in their Google Assistant settings, leading to documents for a feature codenamed “Guacamole.” The feature has since been renamed Quick Phrases.
While removing “Hey Google” from voice commands is more efficient, there is a downside. When the feature is enabled, Google warns that calls may be connected unintentionally due to false positives, according to XDA Developers. If you or someone around you says “answer” while your phone is ringing, there’s a chance that Google Assistant will execute the command regardless of whether you’re ready for the call or not. You’ve been warned.
