Assistant doesn't allow pauses in the question

[SunnyRio]

Often I'm asking Google Home maths questions (I do a lot of calculations in my head fine tuning science computers, and it's easier than getting a calculator to type into, I have my hands full).

But sometimes humans pause when thinking, Google Home is too impatient.  Eg. "Hey google, what's 763 divided by........ 4?"  It replies (during my pause) with "according to google, area code 763 is a telephone area code....."

Now obviously at some point it needs to decide you've finished the question.  But couldn't it wait a touch longer, or give us a choice of saying "erm" so it knows to wait even longer?  I tried using erm and it had no effect.

Also, how can "what's 763 divided by" be interpreted as asking for an area code?  This answer is (correctly) given if you ask "hey google, what's 763?"

P.S. could we make these forums auto-subscribe to posts we make? I often forget then never see your answer.

[DeboraJ]

Hi @SunnyRio!

Thank you for reaching out to the community !Thank you for sharing this detailed feedback about your experience with Google Home's voice recognition timing. I completely understand your frustration when trying to perform calculations, especially when you need that extra moment to think mid-question. This is a very practical use case you've highlighted.

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