Virtual Assistant Archives

Google aware Assistant won't give artist name when playing a song on Home and Nest devices

A recent bug is creating annoyance for Google Home and Nest users where the song identification feature is experiencing issues where instead of offering both song and artist information, Assistant...

Apr 24, 2024 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Nest Hub users want Google Assistant cookbook and saved recipes back in their kitchens

Google’s recent streamlining of Google Assistant may have somewhat backfired, causing widespread dissatisfaction among some Nest Hub users due to the removal of beloved recipe and cookbook features...

Mar 25, 2024 1 Min Read

Google

Poll: Should Google bring back option to long press on home button to launch Assistant when Circle to Search is disabled?

Google’s exciting new Circle to Search feature has been making waves in the Pixel community with its ability to seamlessly search for anything on your screen. However, its...

Mar 21, 2024 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Gemini app on your Pixel can’t perform some tasks on lock screen that Google Assistant can

When Google introduced Gemini as a replacement for its trusty Google Assistant, users were eager to explore the new AI companion. However, they quickly noticed that some familiar features were...

Feb 29, 2024 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Google Assistant not responding to voice commands on Home & Nest speakers after latest update? Here's the official word

Over the past week, several Google Nest and Home owners have noticed that the Google Assistant is not responding to voice commands despite having not touched their setups. Fresh from...

Oct 03, 2023 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

[Updated] Unlike Amazon Alexa, Google Nest (Assistant) users still can't disable annoying 'by the way' tips years later

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on February 28, 2023) follows: Google Assistant users on Nest and Home devices still can’...

Jul 28, 2023 2 Min Read

Amazon

Amazon Echo issue with Fox News notifications (flash briefing) gets acknowledged, fix in the works

Amazon Echo is a versatile smart speaker and virtual assistant device that has revolutionized the way people connect with their homes and access information. Powered by the intelligent voice assistant...

Jul 10, 2023 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Looking for AnyList, Bring, OurGroceries or Any.do alternatives after Google Assistant ends notes & lists integration? Check out this

Google Assistant was created to assist users with chores and provide information through voice commands in natural language. It effectively completes your tasks when you just say ‘OK’...

Jun 01, 2023 3 Min Read

Amazon

Spotify 'volume randomly setting to Max' on Alexa speakers, issue acknowledged

Spotify is undoubtedly one of the most popular streaming platforms used by people worldwide. Although this doesn’t mean that it’s free from various bugs and issues...

May 29, 2023 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Sonos bug where Google Assistant won't play music gets acknowledged, fix in the works

Sonos is in the news once again. This time, some are facing issues while playing music on Sonos speakers. Playing music on Sonos using Google Assistant According to reports (1...

Apr 28, 2023 2 Min Read

Apps

Google Assistant on some Nest or Home speakers unable to play radio stations, fix coming but no ETA

One of the many possibilities that Google Assistant offers in the Nest or Home speakers is radio stations playback through voice commands. Previously, this feature had already experienced some issues...

Apr 13, 2023 2 Min Read

Android

Opinion: Assistant 'quick phrases' feature shouldn't be limited to Google devices

Google’s hardware products are available in a very limited capacity, both in terms of unit count and geographical reach. The most recent Pixel 7, for instance, can only...

Mar 27, 2023 3 Min Read