While that's a useful perk, there may be times when you'd prefer to turn this feature off so that you can get better performance out of your device. Google's Pixel phones can optimize battery life depending on how you use your phone.
Google Assistant can transcribe automated menus for you when calling toll-free numbers, but only in English.Ĭhoose whether you want to extend battery life or boost performance That can make its transcriptions a bit confusing since many automated phone menus typically read options in Spanish, too. The Direct My Call feature seems promising, but it only works for toll-free numbers in English right now. Choose Settings and you should see Hold for Me and Direct My Call under the Assistive section. Open the Phone app and tap the three dots in the top right corner to get started. This transcribes automated menus so that you don't have to remember which number to press to get directed to the correct extension.īoth of these features are accessible from the Pixel 6's phone app. If you don't want to remember which number to punch the next time you're sitting through automated voice prompts, you can also turn on Direct My Call. Tired of waiting on hold? Try using Google's Hold For Me feature, which has Google Assistant wait on hold and then notify you when a customer representative becomes available. Have Google Assistant wait on hold for you and transcribe automated phone menus This feature lets you dismiss alarms and answer calls without using the "Hey, Google" wake phrase. Tap the switch next to each one to enable this feature. You should see options for alarms and timers and incoming calls. Then, select Assistant and tap Quick phrases. To turn this on, open the Settings menu and choose Apps. You can do the same for phone calls by saying, "Answer" or "Decline" without having to grab your device. Google makes this a little easier on the Pixel 6 by enabling you to pause or dismiss an alarm by simply saying, "Snooze" or "Stop" without requiring the "Hey, Google" trigger phrase. It's 6 a.m., your alarm starts blaring and you barely have the energy to reach for your phone.
Use Quick Phrases to dismiss an alarm or phone call without saying, 'Hey, Google' You can make app icons on the Pixel 6 match its wallpaper. Now app icons on the home screen should match your wallpaper, as shown below. Then tap Wallpaper & style and make sure the switch next to Themed icons is toggled on. To give your app icons a colorful refresh that resembles your wallpaper, long-press any empty space on your Pixel 6's home screen.
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