That's especially true with respect to triggering
the assistant via headphones, something I almost never do considering the lag that's typically involved.
Not exact matches
People will need to connect their
headphones to their iPhones or Android - based smartphones
via Bluetooth in order to link to Google's
Assistant, Google said in a blog post.
But, it also quietly announced something else: old speakers and
headphones will also get support for Google
Assistant via a software update, as spotted by AndroidPolice.
Sony also quietly announced old speakers and
headphones will also get support for Google
Assistant via a software update.
The Pixel 2 smartphone lacks a
headphone jack, but the new Google Pixel Buds connect
via Bluetooth to the Pixel 2, and tie into the Google
Assistant that's already on the phone.
Google has also integrated the new
headphones with other smart features
via Google
Assistant as soon as you pair the buds with a new Google Pixel device.
The
headphones also work with Siri and the Google
Assistant, allowing users to ask questions
via the earbuds» built in mic, as well as hear incoming notifications.
You can pair with your S8 or S8 Plus
via Bluetooth (Samsung's new smartphones can actually stream to two sets of Bluetooth
headphones at once) and there's a mic for calls and a button to trigger Google
Assistant on the right earcup.