TL;DR
- Google’s been getting ready to introduce a new “Hey Gemini” wake word for years, and it’s now arriving with Intelligent Eyewear.
- The smart glasses will support “Hey Gemini” in addition to the classic “Hey Google.”
- It’s still unclear if and when support might arrive for other devices in Google’s ecosystem.
For years now, Android users have been saying “OK Google” or “Hey Google” to interact with the company’s voice assistant, and while that’s not going away just yet, they’re finally being joined by “Hey Gemini.”
Today marks the start of pre-orders for Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses from Google, Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker. While you can access Gemini by tapping one the arms, you also have the option to get a conversation started by saying, “Hey Gemini.” Google explains:
