As technology develops with every passing day enhancing users' standards of living, Google has now introduced another invention for users. Along with the devices which work on fingertips, Google has come up with one where users can give commands based on voice. The device is called Google Home.
This device works when you save your voice and give commands when connected with your smartphone. It has also received quite a good response from the users for its performance and new services. However, if you are such a user who is facing issues with Google Home then to get it fixed you must know the reasons and then its resolutions. Here in this article, with the help of the information stated, you will be able to fix your issues with Google Home.
Major reasons behind Google Home Not Responding
- Being a Google device, it works on the internet and it is facing connectivity issues.
- If you are facing trouble activating with your voice then it might be possible that the device is unable to recognize your voice.
- And there can be many other reasons which can lead to Google home not responding to issues and glitches. To get it resolved, you can refer to the information below.
Guidelines to Fix Google Home Not Responding Issue
Getting a connecting issue while opening Google Home and not able to switch to other item searches due to network congestion or internet connection problems which results in Google Home not responding issue and tried everything to get rid of this issue so follow solutions here.
Firstly turned on the Google Home speaker or display and connected it to the wall outlet. Also, check if the microphone is not muted.
- For Google Home - at the back of your device try to touch the microphone mute button to check If Microphone is muted or not
- For Google Home Mini (1st gen) and Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) – Try to verify toggle the microphone switch on the side of the device to check If Microphone is muted or not
- For Google Nest Audio - Next to the power cord on the back of the device try to toggle the microphone switch which is to check If Microphone is muted or not
- Start by checking the internet connection. If not working up to the mark then contacts the network provider.
- Check If Your Device Recognizes the Hotword- few checks should be made by Hotword and say 'Hey Google' to your Assistant. If the device recognizes the Hotword, the LED dots on the device will start blinking or spinning and start shown to you quickly
- Verify your voice is enabled and try to save it in the device. If not then you need to save it. If yes, then save it once again after removing it . Check if the Google Voice service is enabled in your device. If not then turn on.
Check Recognizes the Question Correctly by the device
- Firstly, ask a question to your Assistant.
- Next, say 'Hey Google' and repeat the same question, ensure that the Assistant understands the question correctly.
- If somehow Assistant won’t able to recognize your question, you should try to speak slower or ask another question.
This is how you can fix Google Home not responding error. If not, follow the given steps.
If the resolutions did not help then you can contact Google customer service to get proper resolutions.
