topic Can't name timer in Speakers and Displays

Can't name timer

bspennington — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:27:50 GMT

For several months now, I've been unable to name a timer on a Nest Hub (Gen 1). Previously, I've been able to say "Set a 10 min timer called [name]." That no longer works. I've seen similar posts, but no common resolution.

Re: Can't name timer

SmartHomeH-TAGS — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:42:39 GMT

Still works on my Nest Hub Max. "Set a timer called Turkey for 20 minutes". It even has the visual and sound effects.

Try rebooting through the Google Home app.

Re: Can't name timer

bspennington — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:11:13 GMT

Your prompt is different than what I've been able to do in the past. Previously, I could say "Set a 20 minute timer called turkey" or "Set a 20 minute turkey timer". Doesn't work now.

Re: Can't name timer

tajennifer — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:57:27 GMT

Hi bspennington,

Thanks for posting. I'm sorry to hear about the situation that you are experiencing with your Nest Hub device while trying to set a timer with a specific name, as you used to. I understand how difficult it can be when things don't work as expected. But don't worry; help is here. I just need to ask for some information to provide the best solution.

Is your Nest Hub device up-to-date?
Is your Google Home app up-to-date?
What is the firmware version of your Nest Hub?
Can you please try to say the command for the timer by following the structure "Set a timer called [name] + time"?
Have you tried any troubleshooting steps to solve the situation?

@SmartHomeH-TAGS Thanks for your help in this situation.

Please keep me posted.

Best regards,

Jenny