However, in spite of all the goodies attached, these products aren’t free from their fair share of issues either. As of now, various users have voiced their concern that their Google Home/Nest is throwing the “Something went wrong” error whenever they try to invoke a response via the voice command. Be it Nest, Nest Mini, Nest Hub, or Home Mini, each of them is bugged with this issue. If you are on the same page, then this guide will make you aware of a few nifty workarounds to rectify this problem. So without further ado, let’s get started.
How to Fix Google Home/Nest “Something went wrong” Error
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Restart Google Home/Nest
As generic as it may sound but you should start off with the basic fix of restarting the affected device a couple of times. Make sure to unplug it from the socket before performing a reboot. Once it boots up, again perform a restart [do so 2-3 times] and then check if fixes the underlying issue.
FIX 2: Disable IPv6
Some users were also able to rectify the issue after disabling the Internet Protocol Version 6 from their router and sticking with the conventional version 4. Here’s how it could be done on a D-Link Router:
FIX 3: Change Assistant Language Region
Your next course of action should be to change the language region to any other location. For example, changing the English [India] language to English [US]. So try out this workaround and check if it works out in your favor or not.
FIX 4: Re-Add WiFi to Google Home
Next up, you should consider resetting the app’s internet configurations and then re-connecting it. This will refresh its underlying wireless connectivity settings which in turn might rectify the underlying issue as well. So put this fix to the test right away and test out the results.
FIX 5: Opt for 20mhz WiFi Width
You should also consider switching over to the 20mhz frequency width of your WiFi. Doing so will minimize the interference problems with nearby access points thereby giving you uninterrupted network connectivity.
FIX 6: Reset Google Home/Nest
If none of the aforementioned methods spelled out success, then your last course of action should be to reset the device to its default state. This will revert the device’s configuration and settings to their factory state and will force the device to start off with a fresh new instance from scratch. So let’s implement this fix right away and check out the results
Reset Google Home Mini (1st gen)
Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)
That’s it. These were the six different methods through which you could fix the “Something went wrong” error in Google Home/Nest. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are yet to acknowledge this issue, let alone give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when any of these two things happen [of which the chances are quite rare as the issue is going on for the past two years], we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
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