Google Nest 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

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 Nest Wifi unstable (switching between 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz) or keeps dropping connection? Fix in the works

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story… Original story (published on July 21, 2021) follows: Google Nest Wifi is Google’s take on mesh...

Aug 10, 2023 3 Min Read

Apps

[Updated] Google Nest Thermostat Energy History data not updating for the past few days, company aware & working on fix

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story… Original story (published on January 25, 2021) follows: It’s the era of smart homes and Google...

Apr 27, 2023 3 Min Read

Apps

[Updated] Google Home/Nest not playing YouTube Music ('This song isn’t available or can’t be played right now' error)? You're not alone

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on March 15, 2022) follows: After acquiring Nest in 2014, Google has released several Nest-branded...

Nov 18, 2022 2 Min Read

Apps

[Updated] Google Nest (Home) "Problem connecting to cloud" issue has apparently resurfaced for some users, but there are workarounds

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on March 26, 2022) follows: Several users are reporting issues when trying to connect to their...

Oct 27, 2022 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

[Update: Rolling out] Google working on Home web client for new Nest Cam Battery & Nest Doorbell Battery but no ETA

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on August 31, 2021) follows: Google has slowly been integrating its Nest smart home brand into...

Oct 26, 2022 3 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

[Updated] Google Home or Nest bedtime routine or sleep sounds not turning off automatically for some, issue escalated

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on September 06, 2022) follows: ‘Routines’ are one of the best features of Google...

Sep 07, 2022 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Google Nest thermostat not turning on AC compressor (not cooling) for many, but there're some workarounds

Google Nest thermostat is a programmable device that lets you create an energy-efficient schedule in the Google Home app. It monitors your activity and builds a schedule based on...

Aug 01, 2022 2 Min Read

Android

[Update: Official word] Should Google add support for new Nest Doorbell Battery & Nest Cam Battery in the old Nest app?

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on August 30, 2021) follows: If you are into connected homes, the Google Nest ecosystem might...

Jul 06, 2022 4 Min Read