Google Home and Nest speakers getting seven updates, including for Bluetooth & audio quality
Playback and volume changes
Google Home, Google Home Mini and Nest Audio are receiving enhanced streaming performance intended to make audio playback smoother. A separate speaker-pair adjustment reduces boomy bass and keeps minimum volume levels clearly audible.
Discovery and Bluetooth fixes
Local device discovery in the Google Home app is set to become faster and more reliable for Google Home Speaker, Nest Audio and Nest Mini. The Bluetooth fix addresses audio from a connected laptop or other device pausing automatically after a voice command to resume playback.
Meet controls and release details
The seventh update fixes a problem that prevented users from ending Google Meet calls with voice commands. Google has not specified firmware versions for the updates. Its release notes page has not been fully updated, with Google Home Speaker given as an example.
Key points
- The seven updates address playback, volume, discovery, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, speaker groups and Google Meet controls.
- Streaming improvements cover Google Home, Google Home Mini and Nest Audio.
- A Bluetooth fix stops connected-device audio from pausing after a voice resume command.
- Google has not provided firmware versions, and its release notes remain incomplete.