Set Power button to open Camera, assistant, and more

You can customize the Power button, controlling what happens when you press it twice and when you press & hold it.

Press & hold Power
  1. Go to Settings > Gestures.
  2. Tap Press and hold power button.
  3. Choose what you want the gesture to do:

    • To start a voice command, turn Hold Home for Assistant on toggle on switch.

    • To see the Power menu for turning off or restarting the phone, or going into Lockdown mode or Emergency mode, turn Hold Home for Assistant toggle off switch off.

    If you select a choice other than Power menu, then to see the Power menu for turning off and restarting, you'll need to press the Power + Volume up buttons simultaneously.

  4. To adjust how long you need to press & hold to start the selected action, move Press & hold duration.
Press Power twice
  1. Go to Settings > Gestures.
  2. Tap Double press power key.
  3. Choose if you want to open the Camera app or start a voice command. If you don't want anything to happen, choose No action.