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It’s not unusual to receive the message Google Assistant says ‘device not set up yet error’ to control smart home appliances like your thermostat or lights today. Although not everyone was impacted, a Google Assistant issue made it challenging for many users to use Google Assistant to manage their smart home devices.
A Google representative said that the problem was caused by a “limited experiment” and that it has now been fixed. Soon, everything should be back to normal. We don’t know what caused the problem, but it was clear what was happening: controlling connected devices through the Assistant failed, and the Assistant said, “sorry, that device isn’t set up yet,” or “it looks like that device hasn’t been set up yet.”
This is possible with the Google Home app “phone calls. The Assistant on smart speakers, smart displays, and phones was affected, but the controls in Google’s Home app kept working, giving people who were affected a way to get around the problem.
fix: Google Assistant says ‘device not set up yet error’ issue
Sync Devices
Google Assistant says ‘device not set up yet error’ a few users have found that there is a problem with sync. Commands won’t work if the devices aren’t in sync with Assistant. There’s an easy way to fix that. Just say, “Okay, Google, sync my devices.”
Retrain Voice Model
- Open the Settings app.
- Go into Google.
- Select Settings for Google apps.
- Tap on Search, Assistant & Voice.
- Hit Google Assistant.
- Go into Hey Google & Voice Match.
- Tap on Voice model.
- Hit Retrain voice model.
- Read the displayed commands out loud when requested.
- Hit Finish.
Disable other assistants
- Open the Alexa app.
- Tap on the More button.
- Select Settings.
- Go into Device Settings.
- Tap on Alexa on this phone.
- Toggle off the Enable Alexa Hands Free option.
Reset Device
Google Assistant says ‘device not set up yet error’. We wouldn’t recommend this step to people with smartphones because it involves too much data and apps. But if this error happens on any of your other smart devices, try to reset it. Chromecast, Google Home, speakers, TV, and so on are all examples.
Resetting one of these devices shouldn’t be too hard, and unlike a smartphone, it won’t cause a lot of trouble in your life. Take a copy of the data on your phone before you reset it.
FAQ
Why is my Google Assistant not set up?
Make sure it is turned on and plugged in. It is connected to the internet and on the same Wi-Fi network as your phone. Make sure the mic is turned on: Except for Google Home, speakers, smart displays, and smart clocks: The switch on the back of your device that controls the microphone is turned on.
How do I reset Google Assistant?
- On your Android phone or tablet, say “Hey Google, open Assistant settings.” Or, go to Assistant settings.
- Under “All settings,” tap Explore.
- To the left of a service, tap its icon.
- At the bottom, tap Reset.
What does it mean when Google says something went wrong please try again?
What does “Something Went Wrong, Try Again” mean? If this message shows up on your Android phone, it means that something in the software of your device is stopping you from downloading or updating some Google Play apps.