Pixel 3 and Pie question

[Jeff Ham Station]

I noticed that saying OK GOOGLE (from LOCKED SCREEN)to make a TXT message the pixel 3 must be UNLOCKED first?
I dont recall that ever before having to unlock an Android phone first before OK google will txt message?
Is there any setting I am missing?

Thanks

 

[anon(10092459)]

I believe you're right. There's a thread on this, I think here:

https://forums.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-3-pixel-3-xl/917111-trusted-voice.html#post6373316