Emir BardakçıChatGPT voice is now supported as the default assistant on Android. The battle between AI assistants is heating up with OpenAI’s recent move. The latest beta version of ChatGPT on Android now allows you to set ChatGPT’s intelligent voice as your default assistant, an alternative to Google’s Gemini. ChatGPT’s voice experience is preferred by many users as it feels more natural and human-like than others, and is therefore a wonderful addition to the Android ecosystem.
ChatGPT vs. Gemini: The Clash of Assistants
While Google Assistant has been gradually replaced by Gemini (Google is phasing out the latter), ChatGPT is filling the gap. ChatGPT’s voice capabilities have wowed users since its launch, offering an experience that feels surprisingly similar to talking to a living being. While Gemini Live offers similar features, users feel that it doesn’t quite measure up to what OpenAI offers when it comes to conversational flow and response.
How to Set ChatGPT as Your Default Assistant on Android
Do you want to make ChatGPT your default voice assistant instead of Gemini? Here’s how you can do it:
- Join the ChatGPT beta program by following the beta registration link and clicking “Become a Tester”
- Wait a few minutes for the update to appear on Google Play, then update the app.
- Open ChatGPT version 1.2025.070 after updating it and click on your avatar in the bottom right corner.
- Go to your “Voice” settings and turn on the “Background Conversations” setting
- Return to the chat window and click the wave icon in the text box.
- Let the voice carry completely
- Press and hold the power button to open the assistant switcher and choose ChatGPT
If the assistant selector does not appear automatically, you can choose ChatGPT:
- Go to your Android settings and find “Default apps”. Look for the “Assistance & voice input” settings.
- Select ChatGPT as your online assistant
If ChatGPT still does not appear as an option, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the app, and then repeat the steps above.
User Experience and Constraints
Once you’ve set ChatGPT as your default assistant, you can activate it by long-pressing the power button. You can ask questions, get information, or simply chat. All of this is recorded in ChatGPT’s conversation history so you can use it later. One major downside is that ChatGPT is slower to launch than Gemini or even Perplexity’s assistant. However, users find the experience to be worth the wait.
This new integration is a major step forward in building AI assistants on Android, giving users more ways to interact with their device using their voice.
