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by vidanay 725 days ago
We've noticed in the last few weeks that the Google Home that we have in the living room is "responding" a lot more frequently to random phrases from either real family members, or on TV shows and movies. It use to reliable require the "hey google" key phrase, but now it will spontaneously blurt something with no prompting. About 50% of the time it will randomly give a creepy "I'm sorry, I can't help you with that." and 50% it will start reading some Wikipedia entry.

I know I should probably unplug them...
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instagib 725 days ago
There are a couple functions that can be activated without the hey google phrase. You can enable or disable in the google assistant app by clicking your picture in top right then hit quick phrases.

Google Home app, click on the device to edit, then open the gear section, Audio, and you’ll see an option to adjust the “Hey Google” sensitivity.

I find it triggers a lot when people or shows speak languages other than English.

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