https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/11/google-makes-it-easier-to-chat-with-its-assistant/ > Google today announced three new features for its voice-activated Assistant that will all make it easier and more natural to interact with it. > The first is about making it easier to initiate a conversation with the Assistant by simply looking at a device like the Nest Hub, with its built-in camera, and talking to the Assistant without using the “Hey Google” wake word. This will roll out later this week to users who pair their Nest Hub Max with an Android device, while iOS users will have to wait a few more weeks.