Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home make up the three biggest smart home platforms on the planet. Google Home is popular thanks to its lineup of Nest products, which includes the Nest Hub Max, Nest Doorbell, and Nest Cam, along with many other devices. Best of all, Google Home supports a wide array of third-party products, giving users an easy way to link all their gadgets together and control them from one streamlined app.
But, as you’d expect, getting all these devices working seamlessly isn’t always as easy as it sounds. The Google Home platform is also susceptible to the same issues as other smart home platforms, which include various connectivity hiccups and problems with voice commands. Solving these problems is usually pretty easy — that is, once you know where to look.
From Google Play Music freezing and Google getting your location wrong to Wi-Fi issues and frozen smartphone apps, here’s a look at the most common Google Home problems and how to fix them. While you’re tinkering with your settings, be sure to check out our favorite Google Home tips and tricks to get the most out of your smart home.
Google Home devices have been rebranded as Nest, and the original Google Home speaker is now far out of date. However, the Google Home app is still alive and well, and there are a variety of Nest smart speakers and displays that now serve as a central hub for Google Home. These fixes should work for most products in the Nest lineup, including the original Google Home device.
A known issue with some Google Home devices, this occurs even if a user places it directly beside a router or antenna. The Home may not connect properly to the network or may not maintain a reliable connection.
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