Like any tech, your Google Nest Hub can give you moments of frustration. Here are some of the more common problems you may come across, and how to fix them.
The Google Nest Hub is designed to be an easy-to-operate device. But, like any tech, it can give you those moments of frustration. Here are some of the more common problems you may come across while using the Nest Hub, and how to solve them. Have a Google Nest speaker? Check out our guide on how to troubleshoot a Google Home smart speaker too. If your Nest Hub device and your phone are both overly eager to do your bidding, there’s a simple fix. First, go to the app store and make sure the Google Home app is updated. Then, make sure the app on your phone and your Hub are using the same Google account. To check, go to Settings and Linked Accounts. Nest Hub makes a great photo display frame, but if you want it to only show photos of your favorite people or pets, you can take advantage of a feature called “Face Groups.” This will help the A.I. choose to show just photos of family, friends, and pets. To turn it on, open the Google Photos app, tap on Settings, and then switch on Face Grouping. Once that’s done, go to Albums > Photos and Pets > Menu. Tap on the Hide and Show People option. Choose the people and pets you want to hide (maybe you don’t want to see your ex’s chihuahua pop up, for example), then choose Done. Now, only photos of your favorite people and animals will show up on your screen as long as you have the Family & Friends album selected as the album you want your Hub to source for photos. Don’t worry, new photos will automatically get added to this album if the photos contain your favorite people. There’s nothing worse than trying to use your Hub and realizing the Google Home app can’t find your device. The Google Home app can be glitchy at times, but you can solve the problem one of three ways. First, try turning off your phone’s Bluetooth and reconnecting.
