topic Re: Why does google respond with voice even if I mute it? in Speakers and Displays

Why does google respond with voice even if I mute it?

yeahiknow3 — Wed, 11 May 2022 17:58:26 GMT

When I ask to see my calendar I expect to see my calendar. I don't expect a bunch of rambling. I want to turn off all voice activity. What is so hard about that? It's been years. TURN OFF THE VOICE RESPONSES!

Re: Why does google respond with voice even if I mute it?

Jake — Wed, 25 May 2022 21:55:54 GMT

Hey yeahiknow3,

Sorry for the late reply. I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help? Please let me know if you are still having any trouble from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Best regards,
Jake

Re: Why does google respond with voice even if I mute it?

yeahiknow3 — Wed, 25 May 2022 23:37:03 GMT

Yes, I do need help. Please. How can I turn off the google voice responses to generic requests, such as “what is my calendar?” and “turn off the air purifier.”

Re: Why does google respond with voice even if I mute it?

Princesss — Tue, 31 May 2022 18:16:58 GMT

Hi yeahiknow3,

Could you please provide the exact commands that you have tried as well as its exact response? I'd also like to check if this is what you are referring:

Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network or linked to the same account as your speaker or display.
Open the Google Home app .
Touch and hold your device's tile.
At the top right, tap Settings Accessibility.
If you want your device to play a sound only after you say "Hey Google," turn on the toggle next to Play start sound, and leave the Play end sound slider off .
If you want your device to play a sound after you say "Hey Google" and after Assistant stops to listen, turn on the toggle next to Play start sound, and Play end sound .

Let me know how it goes.

Best,

Princess

Re: Why does google respond with voice even if I mute it?

yeahiknow3 — Tue, 31 May 2022 18:36:00 GMT

I’m guessing this is an automated response? You know very well that the Nest Hub Max vocally responds to every command, regardless of whether it has been muted, except requests to turn off a light.

I have already listed several examples of such commands, including requests to see the calendar, requests to set the nest thermostats, requests to turn on devices (other than lights).

If you have a Nest Hub nearby, you can try it yourself.

Re: Why does google respond with voice even if I mute it?

Princesss — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:21:39 GMT

Hi yeahiknow3,

Thanks for clarifying.

Right now, there are no settings available to turn off those responses except when using lights. While this feature is not yet available, we want to encourage you to send feedback from your end and we’re hoping for all the possibilities by taking our user’s feedback and suggestions. You can follow the steps on this link.

Best,

Princess

Re: Why does google respond with voice even if I mute it?

Princesss — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:24:06 GMT

Hi yeahiknow3,

Chiming in to check if you still need help with this?

Hope the previous post answered your question, otherwise I’ll be locking the thread.

Best,

Princess

Re: Why does google respond with voice even if I mute it?

Jake — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:16:10 GMT

Hey yeahiknow3,

It has been a few days since the last reply, and I am going to lock the thread at this time. If you have any questions, please feel free to create a new post.

Best regards,
Jake