Google Addresses Lingering Assistant Issues, Promises Major AI-Powered Overhaul This Fall
Google Addresses Lingering Assistant Issues, Promises Major AI-Powered Overhaul This Fall

Google has officially acknowledged widespread reliability problems plaguing its Assistant, particularly within the smart home ecosystem. In a recent statement, Anish Kattukaran, Chief Product Officer for Google Home and Nest, apologized to users and confirmed that the company is actively working on a long-term solution, teasing significant improvements slated for release this fall.
The move comes amidst growing user frustration as Google Assistant’s performance has reportedly deteriorated, especially following the company’s shift towards Gemini. Users have reported inconsistent functionality and a lack of reliability, particularly for voice controls on smart home devices.
Kattukaran’s post on social media stated, “Hey everyone, I want to acknowledge the recent feedback about Google Assistant reliability on our home devices. I sincerely apologize for what you’re experiencing and feeling! We hear you loud and clear and are committed to getting this right — and making sure we have a long term solution that provides better reliability and capability. We have been actively working on major improvements for [some time] and will have more to share in the fall.” While not explicitly named, the anticipated improvements are widely expected to integrate Gemini, aiming to restore and enhance the Assistant’s core functionality and user experience.
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