Google offers a little switch in theGoogle Assistant appthat allows its AI to be a lot more conversational.
The feature is called Continued Conversations. When it’s turned on, you can make additional requests without having to repeat wake words. Before the feature launched in 2018, when you asked Google Assistant a question, you had to say the wake word every time. You couldn’t say, “OK Google, turn off the lights,” then wait, and add, “Set the thermostat to 72.” You’d have to fully say, “OK Google, set the thermostat to 72.”
Continued Conversations changed that. After switching it on, ask Google Assistant a question or say a command like usual. The indicator lights on your Google Home orGoogle Nest devicewill continue shining for about eight seconds after to allow for additional requests.
In other words, Google Assistant will keep listening so you can issue strings of commands without saying “OK Google” every single time.
What is Continued Conversations?
At Google I/O 2018, Google introduced Continued Conversations forGoogle Homeand Nest devices. Continued Conversations allows you to ask Google Assistant a question and then add follow-up commands without having to say “OK Google” each time.
An example of a conversation could go something like: “Hey Google, what’s the weather?… What about Saturday? … Remind me to buy flour.”
Which devices support Continued Conversations?
All Google Home and Nest devices support Continued Conversations. This includes:
How to turn on Continued Conversations
To enable it, here’s what you need to do.
Note: Android users can use this same method, or the one below.
Android users
Where is Continued Conversations available?
The feature is available for US and UK English language users.
Can Alexa do this?
Yep. Amazon has a similar “Follow-up Mode” feature.You can read all about it from here.
