New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….
Original story (published on November 05, 2021) follows:
Google Home is one of the most popular apps when it comes to Android users. And the reason behind it is pretty simple. The app supports thousands of third-party devices apart from Google’s own product lineup that can be controlled via the app.
Not only that, but the app is also very well integrated with newer versions of Android, with Android 11 and Android 12 letting users control their smart devices from the power menu itself.
Since the developers always add new devices and features, the app is quite often updated. But that sometimes causes issues with some third-party services. That being said, some recent reports suggest that they are unable to link the Xiaomi Mi Home app to Google Home.
The bug prevents users from controlling their devices via Google Home and Google Assistant. Users say they are getting a ‘Could not reach mi home, please try again’ message whenever they try to do so.
People said they tried clearing cache and relinking but these solutions do not seem to work right now. Many are frustrated since they are no longer able to use Google Home to control their devices and have to fall back to the Mi Home app in the meantime.
As it turns out, Google is indeed aware of the Xiaomi Mi Home app being unable to link with Google Home issue and said they are working on a fix. However, they did not share any ETA on when the fix will be coming.
Google Nest support also suggested users reinstall the app to resolve the issue but the workaround seems to be not working for many.
In the meantime, users can install the Samsung Smart things app or Yeelight to control their Xiaomi devices. However, the workaround seems to be only limited to smart lights with users still unable to control other smart devices.
While we keep an active track of the developments on this one, do let us know in the comments section below if the workaround fixed the issue for you.
Update 1 (November 09)
04:48 pm (IST): Fresh reports from users indicate that the issue with Google Home and Xiaomi Mi Home app has been resolved.
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