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

[MattBell]

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??

[MplsCustomer]

@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...

And these Google posts:

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

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

[Jtlewis]

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.

[Juni]

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

[SarahMurphy]

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. 🤦‍♀️

[Juni]

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