How to turn off Google Assistant on lock screen

Google Assistant is pretty useful for setting reminders, answering questions, or playing music, all with just your voice. But it can work on the lock screen, and anyone can access your phone without a passcode. That's why you should disable Google Assistant when your phone is locked. This adds an extra layer of security, ensuring that only you can use voice commands after unlocking your device. Here's how to disable Google Assistant on the lock screen.

How to turn off Google Assistant on lock screen

Step 1:

First, go to Settings on your phone, then tap Google in the displayed list. Next, select All Services .

Step 2:

Switch to the new interface as shown, the user clicks on Search, assistant and voice . Now you choose Google Assistant to proceed with the adjustment.

Step 3:

Tap Lock screen to adjust whether Google Assistant works on your phone's lock screen.

Step 4:

Here you will see the Assistant responds on lock screen is enabled. Let's turn this setting off so that Google Assistant doesn't work on the lock screen anymore.

Kareem Winters

Update 08 August 2025