# Fix: Google Assistant Routines Not Working: 9 Simple ways **URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/google-assistant-routines-not-working/ **Author:** Ayushi Chauhan **Published:** 2023-03-03 **Updated:** 2023-03-03 **Categories:** Blogs **Reading Time:** 6 min --- A common problem is that Google Assistant Routines Not Working. Many people have problems with their routines, but they don't know how to fix them. In this day and age, it's almost impossible not to know what Google is. Actually, you probably found this article by searching for it on Google. Google has grown from a simple search engine to one of the most well-known tech companies in the world. People know them for their search engine, [web browser](https://compsmag.com/best/web-browsers/), email service, and a number of other [apps](https://compsmag.com/best/apps/)that are very useful in everyday life. Google probably has a product for anything you can think of. Google gives you the option to make custom routines, which is one of the best ways to get your daily or weekly tasks done. With just your app, you can tell your device to do different things when you ask Google to start a certain routine. With just one click of a button, you can tell Google to do a set of tasks that you set up in the Google Home app. That means you won't have to set up different commands over and over again. ## Google Assistant Routines Not Working on Android/iPhone ![Google Assistant Routines Not Working](https://compsmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/12-84.jpg) ### Check Google app permissions 1. Open **Settings**. 2. Tap **Apps**. Expand all apps or open App manager (Manage apps). 3. Select **Google** from the list of installed apps. 4. Tap **Permissions**. 5. **Grant the** **highest degree of permission** to Google. ### Set up Google Routine Once Again We are humans and humans do commit mistakes. And you might have made some mistakes while setting up Google Assistant Routine. Do not worry as you can simply Delete all the routines that is giving you trouble and sett it up from the beginning. For that follow the below steps: 1. Open **My Activity** tab in a browser on your [computer](https://compsmag.com/best/computers/). 2. Now select **Other Google activity** from the left sidebar. 3. Locate the option to delete **Google Assistant routines**. 4. That’s it! However, note that this will delete all the routines saved and you will need to set it up again. **Open Assistant>>tap on your profile photo>>Assistant tab>>Routines**. Now tap on the routine name and turn off each toggle. Now head back to the previous screen and tap on Add to create a new routine. ### Update your Android OS or App One of the reasons that you are not able to use routines with the Google Assistant might be due to the fact that you are running on the latest software or your application itself is not updated. To do this, go to Settings and System Updates to see if you have the latest OS. You should also check the Google Play Store for your app version. You can also see if you meet the official Google requirements for running the Google Assistant app: - Android 5.0 Lollipop with 1GB memory or 6.0 Marshmallow with 1.5GB memory - Google app v6.13 or higher - Google Play Services - Min 720p screen resolution ### Type the Command Users have said that typing the command to the Google Assistant Routine instead of saying it out loud is one of the best solutions. When you open Google Assistant, it will take a while before you see the keyboard. You can use this to type in the command you want to use. The voice assistant is also powered by AI, which means that the more you use it, the better it gets. So, try to use the commands both by typing them and by saying them out loud. ### Check Language and region settings 1. Open **Google Assistant** and tap on the Snapshot button in the bottom left corner. 2. Tap on your **Profile icon** at the top. 3. Select **Languages**. 4. Choose **English (United States)** from the list and check if the routines are working or not. 1. Open **Settings**. 2. Tap **Apps**. 3. Expand all apps and open **Google from the list of available apps**. 4. Tap **Storage**. 5. Select **Manage storage**. 6. **Clear all data** and restart your Android. ### Register your Voice Match again 1. Summon **Google Assistant**. 2. Tap on the **Snapshot** button in the bottom left corner. 3. Tap on your profile icon at the top and open **Hey Google & Voice Match**. 4. In the **This phone** section, enable **Hey Google**. 5. Tap **Voice model**. 6. Tap **Delete voice model**. 7. **Record a new voice model** by following the on-screen instructions. 8. Get back to Google Assistant settings and open **Personal results**. 9. **Enable Personal results**. ### Fix Connectivity Issues An internet connection is needed to trigger Google Home’s features. This app relies heavily on an internet connection to perform its tasks. So if you notice that the routines aren’t working when you run them, go and check your internet connection as it could be the root cause of this issue. To fix connectivity issues I recommend doing things such as resetting the router, improving Wifi signals, reduce radio frequency interference. ### Sign out and sign in with your Google Account 1. Open **Settings**. 2. Choose **Accounts**. You need to open Manage accounts on some devices. 3. Select **Google**. 4. **Remove the Google account**. 5. **Reboot** your device and sign in again. 6. Skip restoring apps from the backup, configure Google Assistant, and check if routines are working or not. If you know more details about this, than you can check on [official website](https://assistant.google.com/). ## FAQ #### Why are my Google Home devices not showing up in routines If you can't find a device in the available starters and actions for a routine, make sure the device is in the same home that you're using for the routine: Go to the home screen in the Google Home app. look for the thing. If the device is not in a room but in "Local devices," it is in a different home. #### How do I trigger a Google Assistant routine - Say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings" on your Android phone or tablet. Or, go to settings for the assistant. - Tap Routines under "Most used settings." - Choose the Routine you'd like to change. - Edit your Routine: To change a starter or action, just tap it. - Tap Save in the lower right corner. #### What is cheat mode in Google Assistant If you use your voice to look for "up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, left, right," Google will say, "Cheat mode is now open." You can search Google as much as you want for free." Even though Google searches are free and don't cost anything (except for ads and personal information), this is still a fun trick. --- *End of Article*