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Fredd248
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Hi I have a Google mini in my bedroom. When I am in the living room with my pixel 6 pro and I say 
"Hey Google" the mini in the bedroom responds. How can I choose which device responds. I have tried adjusting the sensitivity on the mini in the bedroom to no avail.
Thanks
Fred
 
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MplsCustomer
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@Fredd248 

I think this might be deliberate on Google Nest's part. The Google Nest Help topic below says: "If you’re near your Google Home device and phone, only Google Home should respond to Hey Google.' Both devices may wake up, but your phone should go back to sleep."

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7257763?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid

My guess is that if you're on your home Wi-Fi, your Google Home devices are always going to answer even if they do not hear the "Hey Google" question.

The Nov. 2021 thread below on another forum reports the same thing you're reporting, with one user concluding: "apparently the system is designed to prioritize a Google Home device OVER your phone."

https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/anyone-know-how-to-get-google-assistant-to-respond-on-the-phone-a...

Thank you that's very helpful. 

Thank you 

LovelyM
Community Specialist
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Hello folks,

Thanks for reaching out. 

I appreciate the input, @MplsCustomer.

@Fredd248, it seems like your question was already answered. I just want to make sure you're all set. If you have additional questions in mind, feel free to ask.

Regards, 
Lovely

Fredd248
Community Member

Thank you Lovely

LovelyM
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Fredd248, 

No biggie. I'll be locking this thread in the next 24 hours. If you have new issues, updates or discussion topics, feel free to start a new thread here in the Community.

Best regards, 
Lovely