Google's New Smart Glasses First to Support 'Hey Gemini' Wake Word, Phasing Out 'Hey Google'
New smart glasses by Google, Samsung, and partners introduce 'Hey Gemini' voice activation, marking a gradual hardware transition from the legacy 'Hey Google' command.
According to German tech outlet t3n.de, Google has introduced "Hey Gemini" as a new voice activation word on its latest smart glasses, developed in collaboration with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung. Users can now wake the built-in Gemini AI assistant using this dedicated phrase, while traditional commands like "Hey Google" and "OK Google" remain functional.
This update signals Google's ongoing strategy to replace the Google Assistant brand with Gemini across its ecosystem. The company previously forced a transition on smartphones, despite some user resistance. By supporting both wake words on the new eyewear, Google appears to be adopting a gradual approach, allowing users to acclimate to the new branding before a potential full switch on other devices. It remains unclear when this feature will expand to existing hardware.