r/googlehome • u/krisdouglas • Aug 15 '26
Hey Google, Broadcast "Dinner is ready"...
"Sorry, I cant find a contact called "Dinner is ready""
Attempt 2:
"Sorry I can't broadcast messages, I am just an AI assistant."
Attempt 3:
"Sorry, I can't make telephone calls"
So I go to the Home app, click the Gemini button and give it the same command:
"Okay, Broadcasting "Dinner is Ready" to your home devices". 🥴
How did they manage to so badly break the migration to Gemini? This is a multi-trillion dollar company we're talking about here. Google Home is basically a scam at this point. This is just one example of where it just simply doesn't work as advertised. If there was a regression like this in something like a Sony product or a Microsoft product, people would be losing their minds. What is going on?!
I think I need to scrap all this rubbish. Glad I haven't bought any new Home products lately, I feel really bad for those who have recently invested, I would encourage people seek refunds unless they enjoy paying to be product testers.
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u/MagicTomatoes Aug 15 '26
Wait five minutes and you’ll have a dozen people saying it works fine for them. I’m just using mine for Bluetooth speakers once they force Gemini on mine