How to disable Google Assistant on a Samsung phone or tablet

These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to disable Google Assistant and remove it from the home button on a Samsung phone or tablet.

Google Assistant is a virtual assistant developed by Google. Users can interact with Google Assistant with their voice by saying 'Hey Google' and then telling the virtual assistant what they want.

How to turn off Google Assistant on a Samsung phone or tablet method 1

  1. Open the Google app.
    Google app
  2. Tap on the profile icon in the top right corner of the Google app.
    Google app profile icon
  3. Tap Settings.
    Google app settings
  4. Tap Google Assistant.
    Open Google Assistant settings
  5. Tap General.
    Open Google Assistant General settings
  6. Tap Google Assistant or the toggle button next to it to disable it.
    Disable Google Assistant on a Samsung phone
  7. In the next window, tap TURN OFF.
    Confirm to disable Google Assistant

Google Assistant is now disabled.

How to turn off Google Assistant on a Samsung phone or tablet method 2

  1. Open your phone's or tablet's settings.
    Samsung phone settings
  2. Tap Google.
    Open Google settings on Android
  3. Tap Settings for Google apps or Account services or scroll to the 'Settings for Google apps' section.
    Open settings for Google apps

Note: If you don't see any of these options, tap All services first.

Google All services
  1. Tap Search, Assistant & Voice.
    Open Search, Assistant and Voice
  2. Tap Google Assistant.
    Open Google Assistant settings
  3. Tap General.
    Open Google Assistant General settings
  4. Tap Google Assistant or the toggle button next to it to disable it.
    Disable Google Assistant on a Samsung phone
  5. In the next window, tap TURN OFF.
    Confirm to disable Google Assistant

Google Assistant is now disabled.

How to remove Google Assistant from the home button on a Samsung phone or tablet

  1. Open your phone's or tablet's settings.
    Samsung phone settings
  2. Open Apps.
    Open apps on a Samsung
  3. Tap Choose default apps. On older devices, tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner and select Choose default apps.
    Choose default apps
  4. Tap Digital assistant app.
    Digital assistant app
  5. Tap Device assistance app.
    Device assistant app
  6. Select None or select another option.
    Remove Google Assistant from home button

Google Assistant is now removed from your phone's or tablet's home button.

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References:

https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-disable-google-assistant/

https://www.androidauthority.com/turn-off-google-assistant-949523/