Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience and a bit of a frustration with the Google Home Hub. As an introvert, the idea of my smart speaker making a phone call without my explicit consent is absolutely terrifying. I’ve had a few instances where I’ve simply said, ‘ALL lights on,’ and suddenly the system responds with, ‘Calling…’ It’s a genuine panic-inducing moment, and I’ve spent more than a few anxious seconds trying to cancel the call before it goes through.
I understand the convenience that the calling feature offers, but for someone like me who values privacy and quiet, it’s a feature that needs to be completely disabled. I’ve scoured the settings and the help forums, but I haven’t found a straightforward way to turn off this functionality entirely. The closest I’ve come is adjusting the wake word settings, but that’s not a permanent solution.
Does anyone know if there’s an option to disable all calling features on the Google Home Hub? Even a simple confirmation prompt before making a call would solve this issue for me. I’ve reached out to Google support, but I’m hoping the community might have some insights or workarounds.
In the meantime, I’ve been experimenting with voice commands that explicitly state my intention to avoid triggering the call feature. For example, saying, ‘Turn on all the lights, do not make a call,’ seems to work, but it’s a bit of a hack. I’d love to hear if others have found a more reliable solution.
This feature is a must-have for introverts like me who want to enjoy the benefits of smart home technology without the anxiety of unintended phone calls. Let’s hope Google listens and adds this option in a future update!
Cheers,
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