Google is rolling out a new voice wake word, “Hey Gemini,” for its AI assistant on Android XR smart glasses. The update is tied to the latest intelligent eyewear range that runs on Google’s Android XR software platform and supports prescription lenses.
Several outlets describe this as a shift from the older “Hey Google” wake word, framing the glasses as the first device category to get “Hey Gemini.” Android Central, Android Authority, and 9to5Google emphasize that the feature is officially landing on smart glasses first. NDTV similarly highlights that “Hey Gemini” is supported on the glasses, while noting it is not available on Android smartphones yet.
Across coverage, the core details are consistent: the glasses are powered by Android XR, the “Hey Gemini” hotword is newly supported there, and rollout appears limited to this hardware at the start. Outlets vary mainly in tone and framing about whether the change signals an eventual broader transition.
