GoKawiilGemini smart home commands break for some Android Auto users
Android Auto users report that Gemini has stopped controlling smart home devices like AC units and lights while driving, with the assistant now replying that it cannot control such devices through Google Maps. The issue follows similar complaints on Wear OS, which Google said it had already fixed, though it's unclear if the two problems are related. Some users say the same commands still function inside the standalone Gemini app.
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This marks the second smart home reliability breakdown for Gemini in a short span, raising doubts about Google's rollout of Gemini as a replacement for Assistant across its device ecosystem. Inconsistent behavior across platforms like Wear OS and Android Auto could erode user trust just as Google pushes Gemini as the default voice assistant everywhere.
- Android Auto users report Gemini refusing smart home commands that previously worked.
- The bug echoes a recent Wear OS issue Google claimed to have resolved.
- Cause is unknown; could be a server-side glitch, and Google has yet to respond publicly.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-09-18
Published there as: “Gemini’s rough patch with smart home controls has spread to Android Auto”
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