Google Assistant Incompatibility with Bluetooth Headsets

Google Assistant Incompatibility with Bluetooth Headsets

Chigee Display does not support voice assistant activation via Bluetooth headset. Please tap the on-screen voice button to activate the assistant.

We recently received a suggested setup from a YouTuber, AdvExplorerOz, which might allow Android Auto voice commands to work through the CHIGEE Display.
Please refer to the instructions below.
However, we cannot guarantee the success of this method nor can we provide further technical support regarding this setup.

Once your Bluetooth headset is connected to the CHIGEE Display, you can use Google Assistant for voice-controlled features while using Android Auto. However, whether Google Assistant can be activated by voice depends not on the CHIGEE Display itself, but on your headset model and Android phone settings.

Not all headsets support Google Assistant voice activation.
Sena SRL series headsets: do not support direct voice activation of Google Assistant or other digital assistants. Google Assistant can only be triggered by holding the phone button on the headset for 4 seconds, not by saying “Hey Google”.
Cardo units and Sena 50S/50R: do support direct voice activation of Google Assistant.
You should also contact your Bluetooth headset brand directly to confirm whether your specific model supports Google Assistant voice activation.
Idea
Why it sometimes seems to work on unsupported headsets:
With the engine off, your Android phone’s microphone is very sensitive and may pick up “Hey Google” commands even if the phone is inside a tank bag or pocket. This can make it look like the headset is activating Google Assistant, when in reality the phone itself is responding.
When the engine is running, background noise and wind usually prevent the phone’s mic from hearing “Hey Google”. As a result, Google Assistant cannot be reliably activated by voice while riding if your headset doesn’t natively support it.

Suggested Setup:

  1. Connect your phone to the CHIGEE Display

    • Pair your Android phone with the CHIGEE via Bluetooth.

    • Android Auto will start over Bluetooth and then automatically switch to Wi-Fi for full functionality.

  2. Pair your Cardo headset to your phone (Mobile Phone 1)

    • Activate pairing mode for "Mobile Phone 1" on your Cardo headset.

    • Connect your phone to the Cardo via Bluetooth.

    • In your phone’s Bluetooth settings, make sure the following are enabled for the Cardo device:

      • Calls

      • Media Audio

      • Contacts Access

  3. Pair your Cardo headset to the CHIGEE Display (Mobile Phone 2)

    • Activate pairing mode for "Mobile Phone 2" on your Cardo headset.

    • On the CHIGEE Display, go to Bluetooth settings and pair with the Cardo using the Headset option.

  4. Connect your phone to your BMW TFT Display (optional for ride logging)

    • Pair your phone with your BMW TFT via Bluetooth.

    • Open the BMW ConnectedRide App and keep it running to automatically log your rides.

  5. Final Bluetooth Check

    • In your phone’s Bluetooth settings, ensure the following are enabled:

      • Cardo headset: Calls, Media Audio, Contacts

      • CHIGEE: Media Audio (optional, mainly handled by Cardo)

      • BMW TFT: Calls and Audio

If everything is correctly connected, you should be able to:

  • Use Google Assistant through your Cardo headset while riding

  • Access navigation, music, and voice commands via Android Auto

  • Automatically log rides with the BMW ConnectedRide App

Reminder:
This method is shared for reference only.
We cannot guarantee its functionality, and we are unable to provide troubleshooting support for this setup. Thank you for your understanding!

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