Google confesses to complications in Google Assistant integration with Home devices, hints at significant enhancements in the near future.
Google's Chief Product Officer for Home and Nest, Anish Kattukaran, has acknowledged the recent feedback regarding the reliability of Google Assistant on Google Home and Nest devices. Users have reported significant problems, such as delayed responses, disconnections during tasks, and issues with routine automation and third-party device integrations [1][2][3][4].
In a public statement, Kattukaran issued an apology and confirmed that Google is working on a long-term solution to improve the reliability and capabilities of Google Assistant [2][3]. The company promises major improvements, which will be shared in the fall of 2025.
These improvements will address various issues, including enhancing voice recognition consistency, fixing delays and connection issues during task execution, restoring the proper functioning of routines and automation, and improving integration with third-party devices [1][2][3]. It is also possible that Google’s upcoming Gemini AI technology will be leveraged to boost assistant capabilities.
Google's August 2025 launch event for the Pixel 10 series could provide more information, but the "major improvements" could also come after the fall timeline. Early beta testers have reportedly observed positive results, giving some optimism about the effectiveness of the forthcoming fixes [1][3].
It is worth noting that Google has been working on Assistant improvements for some time now. Last year, the company teased these improvements, which have started to surface in recent months [5]. Google is committed to providing a better experience for users and rebuilding trust in the smart home ecosystem.
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Google's Chief Product Officer for Home and Nest, Anish Kattukaran, has stated that the company is working on a long-term solution to address the reliability issues with Google Assistant on Google Home and Nest devices, such as delays, disconnections, and problems with routines and third-party device integrations. It is possible that Google's upcoming Gemini AI technology will be used to enhance the capabilities of the assistant.
