Google Home Archives

Bugs and Issues

Is Google ending media alarms (setting favorite music as alarm) support in Nest speakers in Feb. 2024? Here's what to know

If you aren’t a morning person, then it’s highly likely that you cringe at the sound of your default morning alarm. Luckily, Google has a neat...

Oct 30, 2023 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Google Nest broadcast message not using your voice (changed to Assistant voice)? Fix in the works

The Google Assistant’s broadcasting feature can be a handy addition to your smart home when it comes to making announcements. Let’s just call it a 21st...

Oct 26, 2023 1 Min Read

Analysis

I read 400+ comments in the Google Home app AMA & here are 29 things the team is working on

A couple of weeks ago, the Google Home app team took to Reddit with an AMA (Ask Me Anything). The exercise first highlighted the progress Google has made so far...

Oct 18, 2023 13 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Google Assistant not saying names in routines, fix in the works

Google Assistant routines are part of the core features that make the virtual assistant tick. These are a series of automated actions that keep users updated on their day-to...

Oct 12, 2023 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] Google Home time based routines not working for some users; slowed down routines playback also reported

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on September 05, 2023) follows: Some Google Home users have lately been encountering an issue where...

Sep 07, 2023 4 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

[Updated] Google Home & Nest Mini devices 'lights flashing after broadcast' issue surfaces (workaround inside)

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on Jul 10, 2023) follows: Google Home and Nest are well known smart devices that provide...

Aug 09, 2023 3 Min Read

Apps

Google Home app new UI keeps reverting to old version for some users (workaround inside)

User interfaces are crucial for evaluating an application’s usability and overall experience in today’s fast-paced technological world. A well-designed UI also has the potential...

Jun 19, 2023 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

PSA: Nest Cam & Nest Doorbell notifications in Google Home app won't work with pre-2021 Wear OS watches

Google Nest is quite a popular line of smart home devices like cameras, thermostats, routers, smart displays, streaming devices, and much more. Time and again, the company introduces updates to...

Apr 21, 2023 2 Min Read

Apps

[Update: BBC radio issue] TuneIn not working on Google Home a known issue that's still awaiting a fix, but you may try this workaround

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story… Original story (published on April 12, 2021) follows: If you listen to radio on your smartphone, you probably use...

Apr 19, 2023 6 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

[Updated] Google Assistant keeps saying "Sorry, I don't understand" shortly after executing command? Issue under investigation

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on March 3, 2021) follows: There has recently been a slew of complaints regarding Google Assistant...

Mar 28, 2023 3 Min Read

Apps

[Updated] Wemo not working or throwing 'Can't reach WeMo' error on Google Home, issue escalated (workarounds inside)

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on August 01, 2022) follows: Wemo is a series of products that lets you control your...

Dec 19, 2022 2 Min Read