Microphone on Pixel Launcher search bar invoking the old Google Voice Search feature
If you’re still facing the issue, try restarting your Android device and see if the microphone button now launches Assistant as it should. However, should you still be experiencing this problem, you can always use a workaround and launch Assistant through alternative methods, such as touching and holding the Home button or by simply saying “Hey Google.”
The Google Assistant is a robust and flexible tool that empowers users to access information, complete tasks, manage smart home devices, and much more, all through the power of their voice. It can be accessed in multiple languages and on a wide range of devices, such as phones, tablets, smart speakers, smart displays, and wearables. Considering its helpfulness, it’s great news to see that Google has addressed this pesky bug and has restored its functionality using the mic on the Pixel Launcher search bar.
