otpMar 25, 2024

How can I start a timer from my home screen by voice without saying "Hey Google"?

https://sh.itjust.works/post/16790734

How can I start a timer from my home screen by voice without saying "Hey Google"? - sh.itjust.works

I used to be able to press the microphone button on my home screen and say “Start 5-minute timer” and it would start the timer. Now, when I do that, it does a Google search for “Start 5-minute timer”. How do I get that functionality back? I don’t want to open an app, and I don’t want to use a number pad or anything to enter the number.

Show threadpezmaker Mar 25, 2024
You don’t. In their infinite wisdom they deemed it an unnecessary feature that people like you and I are oddballs for using in that way and removed it for our own betterment.
Show threadotp

That’s pretty shitty.

Next thing you’ll tell me is that I have to open an app if I want to use call screening on the current incoming call.

Well, now they’re getting even less voice data from me.

Mar 25, 2024 at 11:51pmWeb
Show threadpezmaker Mar 26, 2024
I forgot I set up tapping the back of the phone to trigger assistant when I found out about this. Obviously it’s super instinctual. You can set this in settings -> system -> gestures -> quick tap to start actions
Show threadotpMar 26, 2024
Oh, that’s a good one too! I use it for screenshots, but maybe there’s another option in there that I could use
Show threadotpMar 26, 2024
Thank you! It’s now set to long-pressing the power button for me. That’s probably even faster than tapping the mic icon! Haha