If you’re concerned about accidental or unauthorized purchases through Google Home Assistant, you can disable or limit voice purchase options.

This ensures that transactions cannot be made via voice commands without proper authentication.

Here’s how to disable or control voice purchases.

Step 1: Open the Google Home App

1. Launch the Google Home app on your smartphone.
2. Ensure you are logged into the account linked to your Google Home devices.

Step 2: Access Assistant Settings

1. Tap on your profile icon in the top-right corner.
2. Navigate to Assistant Settings.

Also Read: How to Configure Voice Match on Google Home Assistant

Step 3: Go to Payments and Purchases

1. Scroll down and select Payments or Payments & Subscriptions (depending on your app version).
2. You’ll see options related to purchasing settings, including voice purchases.

Step 4: Disable Voice Purchasing

1. Toggle off the option for Allow purchases with Assistant or Voice Match for Purchases.
   • This will stop Google Assistant from processing voice-based transactions.

Step 5: Enable Authentication (Optional)

If you don’t want to completely disable voice purchases, you can require a PIN or authentication to approve transactions:

1. Under the Payments section, select Require Authentication for Purchases.
2. Choose options like Always require authentication or For all purchases on Google Play on this device.

Step 6: Remove Payment Methods (Optional)

To completely prevent purchases, you can remove your payment methods:

1. Go to payments.google.com in your browser.
2. Log in with your Google account.
3. Navigate to Payment Methods and remove saved cards or accounts.

Also Read: Can Google Home Assistant Distinguish Between Children and Adults?

Quick FAQs

1. Can I Still Make Purchases If Voice Purchasing Is Disabled?

Yes, you can still make purchases using your Google account manually through the Google Play Store or other Google services.

2. Does Disabling Voice Purchases Affect Routines?

No, disabling voice purchases does not impact routines or other voice-activated functionalities.

3. How Can I Ensure My Children Don’t Make Purchases?

Set up Digital Wellbeing or restrict purchases with a PIN to prevent unauthorized transactions.

4. Can I Enable Voice Purchases Later?

Yes, you can re-enable voice purchases at any time through the Payments settings in the Google Home app.

5. Are Voice Purchases Secure?

Voice purchases are tied to your Voice Match profile, but requiring a PIN adds an extra layer of security.

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Conclusion

Disabling voice purchase options in Google Home Assistant is a simple process that enhances your security and prevents unauthorized transactions. By turning off this feature or enabling authentication, you can enjoy greater peace of mind while using your Google Home device.