For my opinion is a software update that caused this issue.Check this
page:https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7365257?hl=en&sjid=4885825156427189953-EULast
update is 06 december 2023... coincidence?
At the moment Google responded to me that the device's warranty has
expired and they can't do anything and I have to repair it myself at my
own expense. My Google Home Mini is a first version.