A method of operating a voice assistant activation system, the voice assistant activation system comprising a microphone, a first voice assistant module, and a second voice assistant module. The method includes receiving, via the microphone, a voice input; transmitting the voice input via a first virtual microphone to the first voice assistant module; transmitting the voice input via a second virtual microphone to the second voice assistant module; activating the first voice assistant module when the voice input comprises a first keyword; and activating the second voice assistant module when the voice input comprises a second keyword.