- Google Home and Nest users are reporting a significant decline in reliability, with devices frequently misunderstanding commands or failing to respond at all.
- Core features like controlling lights, routines, and speaker groups seem to be breaking down.
- While the exact cause of the downgraded experience is unclear, users suspect upcoming Gemini updates are to blame.
Google’s smart speakers and hubs appear to be steadily declining in performance. A recent Reddit thread has highlighted just how these devices, especially older Nest hubs and speakers, have become more unreliable over the years, and it’s not the first time users have voiced these concerns.