How to disable Google Assistant on a Samsung phone or tablet

This step-by-step tutorial 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.

Disable 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 on Settings.
    Google app settings
  4. Tap on Google Assistant.
    Open Google Assistant settings
  5. Tap on General.
    Open Google Assistant General settings
  6. Tap on Google Assistant or the toggle button next to it to disable it.
    Disable Google Assistant on a Samsung phone
  7. In the next window, you tap on TURN OFF.
    Confirm to disable Google Assistant

Google Assistant is now disabled.

Disable Google Assistant on a Samsung phone or tablet method 2

  1. Open your phone's or tablet's settings.
    Samsung phone settings
  2. Tap on Google.
    Open Google settings on Android
  3. Tap on Settings for Google apps or Account services.
    Open settings for Google apps
  4. Tap on Search, Assistant & Voice.
    Open Search, Assistant and Voice
  5. Tap on Google Assistant.
    Open Google Assistant settings
  6. Tap on General.
    Open Google Assistant General settings
  7. Tap on Google Assistant or the toggle button next to it to disable it.
    Disable Google Assistant on a Samsung phone
  8. In the next window, you tap on TURN OFF.
    Confirm to disable Google Assistant

Google Assistant is now disabled.

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. Click on Choose default apps. On older devices, tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner and click Choose default apps.
    Choose default apps
  4. Tap on Digital assistant app.
    Digital assistant app
  5. Tap on 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/