Google Home update causing issues with news briefing
First reported on 9to5google on June 16, 2026.
A recent update to Google's Home has caused some users to experience issues with the news briefing feature, including not being able to play the news. This issue is likely due to a bug in the update and is affecting a small number of users.
What it looks like
- news briefing not working
- unable to play the news
How to fix it
- Restart your Google Home device.
- Check for updates in the Google Home app.
- Install any available updates and restart your device.
- Try playing the news again using the Google Home app.
- If the issue persists, contact Google support for further assistance.
Affected products
- Google Home
Sources
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