Google smart speakers encountered a glitch where they stopped responding to users’ questions recently. The issue affected various devices, including Google Nest smart speakers and hubs, leading to frustration among users like Rita El Khoury from Android Authority. Functions like accessing weather updates became unreliable while controlling smart home devices remained operational. Reports of unresponsiveness came from multiple device owners on Google’s support forums, with instances of devices freezing upon hearing the “Hey Google” wake phrase. However, Google swiftly addressed the problem, reassuring users that the issue has been resolved, restoring full functionality to the affected devices. This development is particularly crucial ahead of the Gemini update for Google Assistant, promising enhanced responses for smart speakers – as long as they decide to talk.