Google Home FAQ

bobbyg · 11-06-2021 11:38am

I can get it on my google nest minis but not on my google hub, very frustrating. If I tell the nest mini to stream it on the hub it works

Mickeroo · 11-06-2021 11:40am

Have the same problem, only started happening in the last couple of days. Will stream Newstalk no problem.

TaurenDruid wrote: »

It went for some of us yesterday during the day but was back later on. It was still available on TuneIn, just not when GH tried to access it. Am out today so can't check.

They just got rid of Paul McLoone and Claire Beck and cut back Ed Smith's hours so my own desire to tune in via GH has been greatly reduced, in any case :-(

They're axing the Paul McLoone show?

TaurenDruid · 11-06-2021 2:27pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Have the same problem, only started happening in the last couple of days. Will stream Newstalk no problem.

They're axing the Paul McLoone show?

Yup. Paul's last show was last night. I was wrong about Claire Beck, she's staying, but Ed Smith's been cut to 10 to midnight, Sunday to Thursday, too, so no more Ed's Songs of Praise.

Mickeroo · 11-06-2021 2:30pm

I was listening for a little while last night but had no idea it was the last show. Gutted! I wonder will Ed be playing more similar stuff to Paul now after moving slots I wonder? Would be a shame if not, I don't think there's any similar shows left else where that I know of.

The Black Oil · 12-06-2021 10:25am

Mickeroo wrote: »

BBC news stopped working for me the last few weeks.

Yep, used to be first, but now it's RTE and then CNBC.

Something with Hue lights, dunno if this is more them or Google - sometimes it misinterprets.

Hey Google. Turn off TBO's light/Turn TBO's light off.
OK turning off 7 lights.*

Also used to have the soft bing, but that's gone too.

Mickeroo · 12-06-2021 11:41am

"Hey Google put on today fm" is back working for me this morning.

Fishy1 · 12-06-2021 12:42pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

"Hey Google put on today fm" is back working for me this morning.

Seems to be back for me too : “Hey Google, play TodayFM”.

Stoner · 21-06-2021 12:43am

The Black Oil wrote: »

Also used to have the soft bing, but that's gone too.

I think they might be considering giving us a confirmation option, lots of complaints and request for them to turn off the confirmation.

I'm not crazy about them myself, however sometimes i find that it turns off all the lighting in the house rather than the ones in the room I'm in, so maybe its not ready, dropping the bing is welcome

TaurenDruid · 21-06-2021 5:17pm

Stoner wrote: »

I think they might be considering giving us a confirmation option, lots of complaints and request for them to turn off the confirmation.

I'm not crazy about them myself, however sometimes i find that it turns off all the lighting in the house rather than the ones in the room I'm in, so maybe its not ready, dropping the bing is welcome

Hopefully it's a user-selectable option! I much prefer a quiet "bing" at 01:30 toble to "OK, turning off all the lights! There was a problem turning off the kitchen light! Check that the device is switched on and connected!"

jogdish · 03-07-2021 1:33pm

Is it possible to buy a physical 'smart' button that will trigger a command on a Google device. Eg im in bed, tap the button and the radio plays what I want instead of the phrase.

Mantis Toboggan · 03-07-2021 4:52pm

How do you check timers on the home app?

TaurenDruid · 03-07-2021 6:12pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

How do you check timers on the home app?

"Dougal, display timer." Bizarre that it doesn't default to leaving the timer on the screen all the time, it's frustrating when you're cooking to have to keep asking it to show you how long is left.

Mantis Toboggan · 03-07-2021 6:14pm

TaurenDruid wrote: »

"Dougal, display timer." Bizarre that it doesn't default to leaving the timer on the screen all the time, it's frustrating when you're cooking to have to keep asking it to show you how long is left.

Home app?

TaurenDruid · 03-07-2021 6:19pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Home app?

Oh, sorry. Dunno if you can use Home as a display.

03-07-2021 6:25pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

How do you check timers on the home app?

They moved it a while back. I think it’s in Audio settings now for some reason.

Mantis Toboggan · 03-07-2021 7:12pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

They moved it a while back. I think it’s in Audio settings now for some reason.

Bingo!

Google never like making anything easy.

Machinehead · 05-07-2021 8:58am

jogdish wrote: »

Is it possible to buy a physical 'smart' button that will trigger a command on a Google device. Eg im in bed, tap the button and the radio plays what I want instead of the phrase.

You could try, Assistant settings in the home app - shortcuts, scroll down to the bottom to 'view all routines' - tap new to create a new routine. Once you've created a routine for your command you should you should see an icon near the top right hand side of the screen which adds an icon for your routine/command to your phone's homescreen. Works a treat for turning off the bedroom lights without having to shout at at the smart speaker every time.

The Black Oil · 17-07-2021 3:43pm

That rare thing when you ask it about the weather and there are no scattered showers.

jogdish · 05-08-2021 11:54am

Woke up to my nest hub screen making a noise like a jackhammer, responds in distorted audio to questions but basically unusable. Do see anything in the app, but I rarely know how to navigate that app.

b.gud · 09-08-2021 11:44am

My Home Hub won't create timers for the past 3/4 days. Anyone else seen this? I've unplugged it for a few minutes then plugged it back in and still nothing. My Nest mini and Home mini can still create timers

jogdish · 01-09-2021 9:39am

My Google nest hub, just has a constant ticking sound now that renders it basically unusable - like a constant jack hammer sound, no matter what. I complained and got back the following after 1 month :

Since our warranty is good for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase, it expired on November 22, 2020 last year. I tried to pull some strings and check with the higher tier of support and our supervisor if we can provide a one time courtesy but to no avail.

It is hard for me to deliver this message. But we can look on the brighter side that maybe this is a sign for an upgrade, we have a lot to offer on our Google Store and maybe you can stumble on a promo that you can take advantage of. I hope you understand.

:(

Birdsong · 05-09-2021 12:58pm

My Google home is not connecting to WiFi at the moment. I've plugged it out of wall,entered WiFi code manually and deleted app and re installed to no avail. Any one have any idea of how to get back in business. Really miss it