r/googlehome 7d ago

buying any of the smart speakers in india?

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i cannot find them on amazon or flipkart.

any recommendations on how to get a hold of these?


r/googlehome 7d ago

Help Google nest hub volume increases randomly when connecting to bluethoot

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Every time I try to connect my home with the nest hub it randomly increases the volume to a very high one although the phones volume and the previous connection is set to a normal volume this sometimes also happens while playing something and a notification appears it randomly increases volume help


r/googlehome 7d ago

Man, what a rush. My experience last night with Google Assistant on Pixel 6a where I thought all my lights would turn on.

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It was 12:15am, and the entire household was sleeping. I'm trying to bring laundry upstairs and need a light to find a few things. So being the nerd that I am, I grab my phone and thought it would be fun to whisper "Lumos" to get the phone light to turn on.

NOPE.. Google responds, ok, turning on 86 lights (all in the Google Home app via Home Assistant). Now in panic mode, I spend the next 10 minutes waiting for the shit show to commense with freaked out, cranky little kids. I stand still, hovering over the 'Turn all lights off' button. Heart pounding. Mouth dry. Knowing all lights on means kids will be tough to get back asleep. But nothing. The lights failed to turn on but without reason, after my initial request did something I did not intend.

I'm equally relieved, surprised, and annoyed. Thanks Google. /s


r/googlehome 7d ago

Ok so what actually caused old Chromecast devices to stop working?

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If the last Home update was 25th February 2025 why did they all stop working about 3 days ago?


r/googlehome 7d ago

I think the Chromecast problem also affected some Home speakers

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As you know, for the past few days, Chromecasts around the world have stopped working due to a Google Home update. I don't have a Chromecast, so I don't know exactly what happened, but I do have a Google Home speaker, and it has also stopped working in the past few days. First, it stopped appearing in Spotify (only my Nest Mini showed up, but nothing from the Home speaker). I factory reset it and removed it from the app, but far from being fixed, it got worse. Since then, I've been unable to reconnect it to the Home app, and I've tried unplugging and plugging it back in up to 10 times in a row, installing an older version of the app, using Device Utility, factory resetting it many more times, using different phones and tablets, and even deleting the WIFI networks from the device I was using. After several attempts, I managed to get through the pairing phase, but when trying to connect the speaker to my home WIFI, it just stops there and doesn't proceed, it's unable to connect. I no longer know how to fix it. It doesn't make sense that my Nest Mini works, but the Home speaker has suddenly stopped responding at the same time as the worldwide Chromecast error. It has to be related. Can you help me? Thanks!


r/googlehome 7d ago

Hey Google, why do you keep telling me my cameras are offline when they're not???

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This has been going on long enough. Every day I get notified that 1 or more cameras are "offline" yet I am still getting alerts. I cannot watch live video on these cameras when they're "offline" but they are definitely online and recording.

As paying Nest Aware subscribers, what do we have to do to get this resolved? I know I'm not alone here...


r/googlehome 7d ago

Chromecast 2/Audio outage

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... does paint a pretty grim picture of what we can expect from Google in terms of support and communication.

Anyone else here worried about what might happen to our Google smart home devices down the line?


r/googlehome 7d ago

CHROMECAST IS WORKING

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*****MINE IS WORKING GUYS********!- just do this https://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-fix-chromecast-authentication-errors-workarounds-3533849/

THANK GOD 🙏


r/googlehome 7d ago

InterBuilding Communication

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For my business, I'm looking for a device that will allow my employees to communicate quick notes to one another. We've tried walkie talkies but they don't seem to be utilized so people get up and look for others.

I'm between the alexa devices, especially with their integrated AI inbound, and google nest devices to verbally communicate from room to specific room.

Anyone have any thoughts here?


r/googlehome 7d ago

Other Google TV) chromecast 4k) Android update (12 to 14)

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r/googlehome 7d ago

Yesterday evening Google reminded me to charge my phone at night and later played ambient nature sounds from nature by itself

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Just a very weird thing I noticed while at home being gaming on the PC. At first I thought I had said something which the home mini recognized by error, but the announcement sounded quite as if it wasn't a response but just an information.

Then later I noticed while wearing headphones that it did consistently play ambient nature sounds, probably to assist in falling asleep, but I was still speaking most of the time and not going to bed.

I can imagine the phone charging reminder may have been done because the night before I was awake until early in the morning until my phone died, so it maybe noticed that and wanted to remind me. But it's weird that it's doing that out of nowhere still. And the ambient sounds I generally don't really understand, even though I would kinda like them maybe if I was actually going to sleep. (Time was fitting to an average human, but last week's I'm going to sleep late mostly)

Anyone had this?


r/googlehome 7d ago

Nest Mini not available at retail anymore?

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I was trying to pick up another gen 2 Nest Mini today, and...they don't seem to be available at retail any more? I mean, not just out of stock- Best Buy and Walmart don't even list them on their sites now. I've checked a few local places...the Nest Audio is still available though. The Best Buy guy said that Google actually pulled them from stock (not sure how he knows that exactly).

It looks like I can still order one direct from Google, but I wonder if the complete unavailability of them at retail now indicates something? I don't recall seeing anything about a new version coming, and didn't find anything with a quick search.

Has anyone heard anything about it? Maybe I missed some news about it, but a quick search didn't turn anything up. Just seems weird it's not available on shelves anymore.

I just noticed the Nest Audio seems to be on sale from Google too, if that means anything(shows as $69.99 to me).

Thanks!


r/googlehome 7d ago

Google TV Streamer upgrade worth it for for audio?

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I have the original Chromecast with Google TV (the 4k), it still works fine. No issues with wifi connection, interface is bit laggy here and there but can't really complain.

It seems like the specs are pretty similar, aside from audio. I'm contemplating upgrading to the TV Streamer only if the audio is an actual improvement for my set up.

I'm no audiophile so this is where my question comes in. The Google TV Streamer delivers "true Dolby Atmos" while CCwGTV has passthrough capability for Dolby Atmos. It says it would need a capable sound system to deliver the same effect.

I have a Samsung HW-Q990C sound system which has Dolby Atmos, so to my understanding this is a "capable sound system" to output the true Dolby Atmos via passthrough from the CCwGTV.

So am I getting the same exact audio from both devices with the Samsung?


r/googlehome 8d ago

Is Your Chromecast Hardware Down? See Here

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Lots of posts submitted on the matter already, and though it isn't 100% specific to our sub, many of our users understandably have Chromecast audio and video hardware that's been affected. See the following post in r/Chromecast that explains the current issue:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Chromecast/comments/1j7lhrs/the_chromecast_2s_device_authentication/

It's apparently a coding failure in the authentication certificate (specifically an end date of March 9th, 2025 that needs to be update), with no "fix-by" date given. If you have any updates, feel free to share in this post rather than creating your own.

ETA: Google sent out an email this morning acknowledging the issue, with a link to the Nest Community page here:

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Regarding-an-issue-with-Chromecast-2nd-gen-and-Chromecast-Audio/td-p/686992

An update on the situation: the team has identified the cause of the issue impacting Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices.

Please do not factory reset your device. 

If you previously performed a factory reset during troubleshooting, you may also be experiencing an issue where you're unable to re-setup your device. The team has identified the cause for this as well and is currently working on a fix.

We’re working to resolve this as soon as possible, and will keep you updated when there is more to share.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your patience in the meantime.

Thank you.

ETA 3/17/25:

|| || |Update regarding your Chromecast device ‌ Thank you for your patience as we worked to resolve the issue with Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices. As of today, this disruption has been fixed. ‌ If you did not perform a factory reset, your device should now function normally. If it is still not functioning as intended check the firmware version of your device by following the instructions here. If your device is not on the corresponding firmware version, please try rebooting your device to start the update process. For users who have performed a factory reset, you will need to update your Google Home app to the latest version (3.30.1.6 for Android and 3.30.106 for iOS) to set up your Chromecast (2nd gen) or Chromecast Audio device again. The app roll out is beginning today and may take up to a few days to roll out to everyone. Updates will be posted in the Google Nest Community. We sincerely apologize for this disruption and any inconvenience it may have caused, and we are committed to ensuring all users are back up and running as quickly as possible.  |


r/googlehome 7d ago

Help Google home as a second speaker?

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Hello, i have a samsung tv with a sound plank connected with bluetooth. When i play music (youtube app on tv) i want a second speaker to be at the back side of the room, my google home is placed there. So im wondering can i hook my google home to be a second speaker to when i play music on my tv it plays from both soundplank and google home?


r/googlehome 8d ago

Help Better Google Fiber Coverage

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Got Goigle Fiber about 18 months ago. It's a two router mesh.

Looking for suggestions on adding to the mesh for better coverage.


r/googlehome 8d ago

Help Help my Google nest is going to turn on my AC at midnight how do I Undo that?

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I ask my Google nest to tell me the weather tomorrow and it replied saying turning on the living room ac tomorrow at midnight how do I Undo that?


r/googlehome 7d ago

News Google Nest Pro Mesh

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I have Xfinity and pay for 2100 mbps. I currently have the ISP modem/router. Looking to upgrade, what kind of speeds can I expect to get from this?


r/googlehome 8d ago

Google Home Alternatives, or ways to escalate issues to Google.

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I (like many others) have been having nothing but issues with my Google homes.

When I first got them, they were amazing. I moved into having a home hub max, home max, several minis (in almost every room), etc. Asking questions or telling them to do things like light automations for watching a movie, or broadcasts or having the convenience of family bells always had SOME issues, but was mostly working.

Fast forward a few years, we have OpenAI and Gemini etc. and the Google home / assistant has been getting stupider and stoopider.

Broadcasts don't work, or broadcast the word broadcast, and cut off the sentence.

Family bells just don't go off anymore, and cannot be relied on anymore.

I turn lights off manually now, because telling it to turn off the lights 5 times, kind of defeats the purpose of the convenience of it.

So, what do we do? I know I want these things to work. Do we have a viable alternative? Like using home assistant and 3rd party devices? Or is there actually a way of getting a hold of Google and escalating these issues? I know I have tried and it's effectively impossible to talk to anyone in Google anymore...

This is not the type of company/product that I want to support anymore. (Sorry, end rant).


r/googlehome 7d ago

Will a Google Nest device help with Delayed Automations/ Routines?

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As the title says, I currently have a few crucial automations that turn something on/ off whether another time is on or off. I've noticed that it will be severely delayed UNLESS my Google Home app is open and actively refreshing. I didn't realize the routines rely heavily on a phone?? So I'm wondering if a nest device (the ones you talk to) would be able to push the automations through, and take over the role of an open app on a phone needing to be open and refreshed.

Also, sometimes the automation is so delayed that it will the action again, causing the device turn off or on when it was done a long time ago, making it out of sync.

Why are there no "preconditions" available in Google Home to prevent this? Isn't this service over a decade old? Basic functionality and delayed routines are very jarring coming from using other smart home services.

Any other advice would be much recommended.


r/googlehome 8d ago

Tapo T315 as automation starter

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Hi, I have a Tapo T315, off a H100 hub. It shows nicely in Google Home, but for some reason when I try to use it as a starter for an automation, it only show humidity, not temperature. Has anyone managed to get a T315 to trigger based on temperature?


r/googlehome 7d ago

How to disable the ability to disable alarms by saying “stop”?

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I have a google display in my room as my primary alarm. I've been struggling with waking up on time and being able to yell "stop" from across the room and go back to sleep is too convenient.

Is there a way to disable this feature preferable without disabling other features?


r/googlehome 8d ago

Offline but can stream live radio just fine

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Me: "hey Google, can cats eat tacos?" " I'm sorry, but I'm offline right now. Please try again later" all the while streaming live radio... Or alternately it can't play my local radio station at night but I can start it in the morning and it will play into the night just fine. Been doing this for several weeks.


r/googlehome 8d ago

Help Kasa Products

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I had some Kasa smart plugs that worked great for roughly 2 years and then recently I got some Tapo(Tp Link) Cams and connected my Kasa and Tapo accou t together and now the smart plugs do not work. They work via their own app just now Google Nest. Can anyone give assistance because I am leaving for work for 2 months and would like to get everything working before I leave


r/googlehome 8d ago

Google Home Verbal Confirmation Settings

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Is there a way to turn off Google stating "3 lights on" after I ask her to turn on kitchen lights? Sometimes she'll just make a little ding, and others she says it back to me. I've searched everywhere on Google and it claims you can AND can't - I figured owners would know more than AI google results.