Google Nest Hub may bring a new way to activate Assistant

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Google Nest Hub may bring a new way to activate Assistant

• Google Nest Hub may gain “Look and Talk” feature.
• The new feature will use the camera to reduce false activations.

Google’s Nest Hub may be getting a new feature that will make interactions more seamless, using visual contact to activate Assistant instead of the traditional hotword.

The Nest Hub (2nd gen) is already one of the best smart displays on the market. However, saying “Hey Google” dozens of times a day can quickly become a tedious waste of time. Another common complaint with virtually every smart display or hub is accidental activation when the keyword is used in conversation or on the TV. According to 9to5Google, the latest Google app beta (13.14) includes details regarding a possible “Look and Talk” that promises to address both points of irritation.



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