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Google pixel commercial

Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:32 pm

Whenever the Google Pixel commercial comes on TV.. The guys in the commercial says Ok Google and it plays that "Ok Google" chime. Every time my phone activates and starts listening. Is this normal? btw .. I have a Galaxy S6 edge..
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Re: Google pixel commercial

Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:36 pm

Well, the phone probably can't tell the difference between you saying it and the guy in the ad on TV saying it, so yeah... probably normal!
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Re: Google pixel commercial

Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:40 pm

With the phone locked and the screen off, no matter how many times I say "ok google" it doesn't come up.. perhaps I mumble too much..
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Re: Google pixel commercial

Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:45 pm

Oh... it's locked? Hmm...
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Re: Google pixel commercial

Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:53 pm

Yes, it's locked, screen off and on charge.. I just tried to retrain it to my voice, I'll see if it still happens next time the commercial plays. It still won't recognize my voice. I just checked the Settings in the Google app and it's turned off so it shouldn't be coming on at all.
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Re: Google pixel commercial

Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:02 pm

Ok, I think I figured it out. In the Google app, under setting ,voice. The "From the Google app" is off, but the "from any screen" (even though it's greyed) is ticked On.
You have to enable "From the Google app" then disable the "From anywhere" option, then you can re-disable "From the Google app" It looks to be a menu bug..
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Re: Google pixel commercial

Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:07 pm

That's a bug with some potentially serious security implications!
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Re: Google pixel commercial

Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:20 pm

Agreed, even though I thought it was off because it was greyed, Google was still listening to whatever is going on wherever I'm at. I wonder if this could be used  Neferiously. Also, there must be a daimon running from startup, as far as I know I've never used the Google apps before tonight.
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Re: Google pixel commercial

Thu Nov 17, 2016 2:30 am

Just checked this thread and damn it is a little scary for me. It really is alarming. I will just check my android now

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