Yes, even Google Home devices sometimes tend to suffer from small (but annoying) problems. But don’t worry – in most cases everything can be easily solved in just a few steps. In this guide, we will go over the solutions to some of the most common problems with Google’s smart speakers.
Google Home connection issues
The classic problem of connecting to a Wi-Fi network or to the Bluetooth of your smartphone is quite common and can cause several anomalies, including a slow response from Google Assistant, music not being played, buffering problems, or commands that are not heard.
The first thing we recommend you do in this case is to turn off Google Home for at least 10 seconds, simply by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. After this, reconnect the device and wait for the restart. You can also do the same thing directly from the Google Home app: just go to Devices > Settings > Other > Restart.
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Sometimes a simple reboot is enough to solve the most common problems of Google Home. / © NextPit
Another tip we can give you is to move your Google Home to keep it as close as possible to the Wi-Fi router. It is not uncommon to get response delays or connection drops if you place it far away. Finally, it would be better to connect the Google Home to a 5GHz Wi-Fi network rather than a 2.4GHz one for less interference.
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Google Home: Localization issues
Having the wrong location set is another fairly common problem with Google Home. When this error occurs you may get completely wrong information about the weather, traffic or any other information that needs your geographical location to be useful.
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Resetting your geographical location is very easy. / © NextPit
To set the right location, follow these simple steps directly from the Google Home app:
Click on the icon relating to your account (the last one at the bottom right)
Enter Settings
Tap on Your Places
Now set the correct address for your home and workplace.
Once these steps are completed, everything should return to normal.
Google Home does not respond to my commands
Sometimes smart speakers may not respond to your requests. Google has equipped its Home devices with a button to deactivate the microphone. When activated, the speaker will no longer listen to your voice and you will not be able to interact with it even when saying the trigger phrase “OK, Google”. If your Google Home is not listening to you, we suggest you check this button and try interacting again. Warning: on the Google Home Mini, the button is located at the back!
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The Google Home Mini button is located at the back. / © NextPit
Another reason might be too much noise in the room where your Google Home is located. If the device is too close to the TV (or other noisy appliances), it will certainly find it harder to hear your voice. Keep the speaker away from the noisiest parts of the house!
Google Home responds to me randomly
Other times, however, Google Home hears us very well (even too much) and decides to answer randomly without having been asked anything. This usually happens because the device detects (we do not know how) the trigger words “OK, Google” from who knows what source: TV, radio, chatting with friends, etc.
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Place your Google Home away from noisy sources. / © NextPit
Our advice is to “train” your Google Home to better recognize the keyword and, above all, your voice, just as you can do on your smartphone when you first set up the Google Assistant. Launch the Google Home app and go to voice settings. Now teach the assistant the right command again.
How about you, what problems have you encountered with your Google Home? List them below in the comments and we’ll find the solution together!
Source: https://www.nextpit.com/google-home-problems-solutions
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