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How can I start a timer from my home screen by voice without saying "Hey Google"? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by otp@sh.itjust.works to c/googlepixel@lemmy.ml
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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.

EDIT: Thank you! I went into the Gestures section of Settings, and now I can long-press the power button to get the desired behaviour. This might even be more convenient than tapping the mic icon!

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[โ€“] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just did the same, thanks! I'm very grateful that you decided to make this post today.

[โ€“] otp@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Me too! It's been bothering me for a while now, and I'm glad I've helped a couple others instead of just suffering in silence, haha