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Assistant not responding to voice commands after recent Google app update under investigation

The Google Assistant is one of the most useful tools out there. It offers many possibilities through voice command commands on many compatible devices. But, it seems that the service...

Dec 04, 2021 2 Min Read

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Google Assistant reporting incorrect time on JBL Link & other smart devices

Launched in 2015, Google Assistant is an AI-powered virtual assistant available on both mobile and smart devices. Over the years, Google has brought several features to the service, with...

Dec 03, 2021 2 Min Read

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Google Assistant no longer prompts users to add date & time when setting up reminders, issue escalated for investigation

One of the many possibilities that the Google Assistant offers is to set reminders. This can be done universally on all compatible smartphones and smart home devices. However, in the...

Dec 03, 2021 2 Min Read

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[Updated] Google Home app on iOS doesn't show router/access point names correctly in Wi-Fi section for some users, fix in the works

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story… Original story (published on July 21, 2021) follows: The Google Home app available on Android and iOS is...

Dec 02, 2021 3 Min Read

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Google Assistant driving mode won't turn off when phone is connected to car Bluetooth, possible workaround inside

In the last few years, Google has been focusing on Google Assistant quite a lot. What started as a part of Google’s messaging app Allo five years ago...

Nov 16, 2021 3 Min Read

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Google Assistant 'Adjust Home Devices' list empty when adding actions or scenes? Issue under investigation

Google Assistant is one of those features that has totally completely changed the way people interact with their devices. The AI-powered virtual assistant has added several new features in...

Nov 16, 2021 2 Min Read

Android

Google Assistant broken or not working on some Pixel phones after Android 12 update

The Android 12 update has been available since October for the Google Pixel phones. However, it appears that some issues are yet to be ironed out as the latest iteration...

Nov 03, 2021 2 Min Read

Android

[Updated] Google Assistant voice typing option on Pixel 6 Gboard app greyed out on some units, potential workaround inside

Update 2 (November 24, 2023) 05:20 pm (IST): By glancing at the recent reports, it seems that this glitch is affecting users on other Pixel phones as well. As...

Nov 01, 2021 3 Min Read

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Looking to stop Google Assistant voice feedback (repeating or announcing command/action) on Nest speakers? Try this workaround

The combination of the Google Assistant with Smart Home devices (such as Nest speakers) offers many possibilities. However, there are some things about it that not all users like. One...

Oct 30, 2021 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

[Update: Nest speakers too] Google Assistant on Sonos speakers unable to play BBC Radio 4 from TuneIn & instead plays BBC Radio 4 Extra, devs aware

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on August 16, 2021) follows: Sonos speakers are equipped with virtual assistant support for Amazon Alexa...

Oct 12, 2021 3 Min Read

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Google Assistant not working or crashing for many after recent update (workaround inside)

Google’s virtual assistant has been available since 2016. It is used by many across Android, iOS, and Chrome OS devices, while a bunch of other platforms also support...

Sep 18, 2021 3 Min Read

Android

[Updated] myQ app & Google Assistant service disruption issue gets acknowledged, fix in the works

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on August 24, 2021) follows: myQ is a popular garage door controller that also lets you...

Sep 17, 2021 2 Min Read