How do you access Google assistant without speaking?

[Android Central Question]

I have been using my pixel 6 and I've noticed sometimes when I'm looking at my browser and I try to swipe from the bottom middle in an upward direction (my thumb is usually near the bottom of the screen when this happens), a black screen shows up and says "tap the mic, then speak into your phone for quick answers" and it has a "listen for song" option. I've tried to replicate this but can't figure out what I'm doing. Also, I do not have the setting on which allows you to swipe from a bottom corner at 45 degrees to access Google assistant. Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Are you sure that's Google Assistant? Maybe it's some 3rd party search feature. Does it also happen in Safe Mode? https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/2852139?hl=en

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[J Dubbs]

Hold down on the home button and the Google assistant will pop up. Hit the small keyboard icon to the right and type in what you need

 

[pseudoware]

I double-tap the back of my phone to access Google Assistant.

Settings - > system - > gestures - > quick tap to start actions - > enable "use quick tap" and select "access your digital assistant"