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Google resolves issue causing Nest speakers, displays to fail answering basic requests

It's still investigating what led to Nest products becoming suddenly unhelpful.

First reported by Android Authority, the problems left Home and Nest speakers and displays incapable of answering even the most basic questions, like the time or the weather. (Image credit: Android Central)It's unclear what caused the speakers and displays to become unable to respond to requests over the last week or so. The bug could be related to how Google Home and Nest products decide which one will respond to requests, as support posts indicate people with multiple speakers or displays were adversely affected.

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