topic Re: Why is google telling me my audio books will not play after February? in Speakers and Displays

Why is google telling me my audio books will not play after February?

MattBell — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:16:40 GMT

My son uses his Nest Hub 2 to read him audio books when he goes to bed. He told me last night that google has been telling him that this feature will not be available after February!?!?
How is he suppose to have any of the audio books we've bought read to him now??

Re: Why is google telling me my audio books will not play after February?

MplsCustomer — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:35:13 GMT

@MattBell

I'm just another Google Nest customer. I don't use the Google Assistant audio book feature, but I ran across this article:

https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/11/24034262/google-assistant-removes-17-features-layoffs-pixel-voice-commands

And these Google posts:

https://blog.google/products/assistant/google-assistant-update-january-2024/

https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/13971691

Re: Why is google telling me my audio books will not play after February?

Jtlewis — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:41:04 GMT

Yes I feel the exact same. The only way I listen to my audiobooks is through my Google display or my Google home.

I don't think Google should stop this. It's a very good feature and if they go a lot of people use it.

Re: Why is google telling me my audio books will not play after February?

Juni — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:11:38 GMT

Hi folks,

Thanks for the help here, MplsCustomer.

MattBell and Jtlewis, thanks for reaching out. We appreciate people who are keen on sharing their thoughts with us. We're always looking for ways to improve. I'd suggest you submit feedback about it. See the article below on how to do it.

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Regards,

Juni

Re: Why is google telling me my audio books will not play after February?

SarahMurphy — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:42:09 GMT

I agree. The features they are removing are going to cause major disruptions. I rely on my assistant for a variety of things. Using my voice to set reminders, schedule appointments, search for and cook recipes, even getting directions, not to mention playing music or listening to an audiobook. 🤦‍♀️

Re: Why is google telling me my audio books will not play after February?

Juni — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:09:59 GMT

Hi SarahMurphy,

Thanks for posting, and we appreciate your feedback. Right now, the best thing to do is to submit feedback using the link provided in this thread.

Best,

Juni