1. Reset your Google Assistant settings If you’ve had trouble getting your Google Assistant working again, reset your settings and try again. This will help to fix any issues that may have arisen since the last time you used it.
  2. Check for updates to the Google Assistant app If you don’t see any updates for the Google Assistant app, make sure that you’re up-to-date on all of the latest changes. Updates can help fix any issues that may have arisen since your last use of the app.
  3. Reset your phone if it has been lost or stolen If your phone has been lost or stolen, reset it and try again. This will help to fix any issues that may have arisen since the last time you used it.

1. Restart Your Device

The most common tech advice is to “turn it off and on again.” Sometimes, a basic reboot can clear out errors and get Google Assistant working again. To restart your Android device, press and hold the power button for up to 10 seconds and then tap Restart.

2. Check if Google Services are Down

Although rare, it’s possible that the Google or Google Home services are down. If this is the case, you may have no choice but to wait for the services to become live again.

Google services are down for some people in the US, UK, and Canada. Check the DownDetector page for Google and Google Home to see if they’re down. You can also check the official Google social media pages (like their Twitter) for any recent updates on their live status.

3. Check if Your Device Supports Google Assistant

If you’re using an older Android phone that doesn’t support Google Assistant, be sure to check to see if your mobile device is compatible.

  1. Google Assistant must be compatible with your device.
  2. You must have an account with Google.
  3. Your device must be able to connect to the internet and download the necessary software to use Google Assistant.

Android version 5.0 or higher with at least 1GB of memory Google app version 6.13 or higher Screen resolution must be at least 720p Google Assistant needs to support your device language (see Google’s supported languages). ..

4. Check Your Internet Connection

Google Assistant requires an internet connection to work. This means your device needs to be connected either to a Wi-Fi network or mobile data to enable it to work.

If you can’t access the internet, open a web browser app and try troubleshooting your internet connection.

If you’re using a VPN service, disconnect it momentarily and see if Google Assistant works. Because Google Assistant requires the internet to work, occasionally VPNs can cause issues with its functionality. ..

5. Check Your Microphone

Google Assistant can’t listen to your voice commands if your microphone is disabled or has stopped working. ..

If you’re having trouble recording or calling sound, there may be an issue with your microphone. Try to troubleshoot the issue and see if it’s fixable. If not, you may need to purchase a new microphone. ..

If this is the case, it’s likely that you won’t be able to fix it yourself and you may need to consider sending it back to the manufacturer for repairs.

6. Enable Google Assistant

  1. Open your device settings and scroll down to the bottom of the screen.
  2. Tap on the Google Assistant icon.
  3. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap on the Enable button.

7. Check Permissions

  1. Grant Google Assistant access to the following permissions: “read data from the device” and “write data to the device.”
  2. Review your device settings and make sure that all of the permissions listed are granted. If any of them are not, add them to your Google Assistant settings so that they are.

8. Check Your Language Settings

Google has announced that the Google Assistant app will only work with specific languages. The language available may be found on Google’s support page. ..

  1. Open the Google Assistant app on your phone.
  2. Tap the three lines in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Under “Settings,” tap “Language.”
  4. Under “Language settings,” tap “Current language.”
  5. If you want to change your language, tap the language you want to use and then tap OK. ..

Google’s English language support is far more functional than some of the other language options. So keep in mind that if you use a different language, the Google Assistant voice recognition may be unsatisfactory.

9. Check for Updates

If you’re not using the latest version of Google Assistant, you may experience compatibility issues that result in the Assistant not working.

To see if there are any new Google app updates, go to the Google Play Store and look for the “Update” button. If there are any updates, they will be listed under “New” on the main screen. ..

If you use Google Nest, your Assistant devices are updated automatically and you don’t need to follow this process.

Apple has released a new update for the iPhone that resolves some issues. If you have not received this update yet, please check for it by going to Settings > System > System update > Check for updates.

10. Uninstall Any Other Voice Assistants

Since all voice assistants are essentially trying to work over the top of each other, they may interfere with each other. ..

To remove this potential interference and check if it’s causing the problem with Google Assistant, it’s beneficial to disable or remove all of the other assistants.

11. Clear the Google Assistant Cache

  1. Open the Google app on your phone.
  2. Tap the three lines in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Under “Settings,” tap “History & Activity.”
  4. Tap “Clear cache.”
  5. If you’re having trouble with a specific app, try clearing its cache instead of the whole Google app cache. ..

12. Retrain the Google Assistant Voice Model

If your Google Assistant is having trouble recognizing your voice, retraining the voice model can solve the problem. If Google Assistant isn’t responding from the lock screen, this may be because of one of the following:

  • Your device may not have been updated to the latest version of the Google Assistant app
  • Your device’s microphone may not be working properly ..

Google has released a new voice model that is designed to be more natural and human-like. This new model is said to be more accurate and easier to understand than the current Google Assistant voice.

13. Uninstall and Reinstall Google Apps

If you’re having trouble with Google Assistant, your last resort may be to reinstall the app. ..

To uninstall and reinstall the Google apps on your computer, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Google app launcher on your computer.
  2. Click the three lines in the top left corner of the launcher.
  3. Click Uninstall a app.
  4. In the list of apps, click Google apps.
  5. In the list of apps, click Uninstall all apps. ..

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Google Assistant is a great personal assistant that can help you with a lot of tasks. However, if it starts to stop working, you may not be able to fix it yourself. Luckily, there are some ways to fix Google Assistant if it starts to stop working.