How to Turn Off Google Assistant on Meizu M9

The smartphone Meizu M9, like any other device on Android, has a built-in voice Google assistant. It reacts to the user’s commands and performs the set tasks. However, sometimes the helper activates accidentally, that makes you want to turn off Google assistant on Meizu M9. Further – more about ways to do this.

Disabling of the voice command

The phrase «OK, Google» activates assistant on Meizu M9. At the same time, the smartphone might mistakenly recognize the user’s words and take for the command the sound from different acoustic devices. If you do not want to feel discomfort from accidentally calling of the assistant, it is recommended to turn of the voice command in one of two ways.

Google app

Since the assistant has a direct relation to the Google company, for its disabling you can use the branded app. It is located either on the home screen or on the desktop in the «Google» folder. After the launching, you need to do next:

1. Press the button, which looks like three stripes.

2. Open «Settings».
3. Go to the section «Voice search».
4. Next, go to the «Recognition Ok, Google» tab.
5. Deactivate the slider opposite the needed item.

The user is suggested to deactivate recognition on all screens, in the Google app or during the maps using. After that, the helper will stop to launch by the voice command.

Phone settings

The assistant is tightly integrated into the smartphone’s operating system. Therefore, you can disable it through the settings of Meizu M9.

1. Launch the phone’s settings.
2. Go to the section «Advanced settings».
3. Open the tab «Language and input».
4. Go to the «Google voice typing» and then to the «Recognition Ok, Google».
5. Turn off the function in the mode you need.

Pay attention that names of menu items depend on version of the phone operating system. That is why the instruction for your Android on Meizu M9 can be different.

Full disabling of the assistant

If you want, you can fully turn off Google assistant on Meizu M9. To do this you need to:

1. Launch Google official app.
2. Log in to your account.
3. Go to the section «More».
4. Select «General settings» and then «Google assistant».
5. Move the slider to the «Off» position.

After you disable Google assistant, it will stop making itself felt. The helper will not respond to either the voice command or pressing the hotkey. Therefore, the probability of the accidental launch will be reduced to zero.

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