I can't use the Google Assistant feature on my headphones or I get a "Google Assistant is not connected" message.
IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, refer to the Using Google Assistant with wireless headphones article to see if your devices meet the requirements to use the Google Assistant function.
Note: With the changes Google will be making to the Google Assistant feature, linking headphones to the Google Assistant app for iOS is discontinued.
Troubleshooting steps
- Step 1 Delete the registration information on the app
- Step 2 Delete the Bluetooth device information registered on the Android device.
- Step 3 Pair with the headphones
- Step 4 Set up Google Assistant
IMPORTANT:
- If the device information is not registered, start from step 3.
- Procedures or images may differ depending on the OS version, app version, or device.
Step 1 Delete the registration information on the app
Note: The descriptions below use the examples using WF-1000XM3.
- On the HOME screen of the Android device, start the Headphones Connect app to connect with the headphones.
- Select the (Settings) icon for the Google Assistant function.
- In the Edit screen, select Learn more.
- On the Google Assistant screen, select Get started with the Google Assistant, then select icon.
- Select Profile picture or initial at the top right → Settings → Assistant, then select the headphones model name under Assistant device.
- Select Remove your Google Assistant, then delete the device information.
Step 2 Delete the Bluetooth device information registered on the Android device.
- On the Home screen of the Android device, select Settings.
- Select Device connection. Note: If the Bluetooth function is Off, set it to On.
- To the right of the headphones model name select (Settings), then select FORGET DEVICE and delete the registered information.
Step 3 Pair with the headphones
- On the Home screen of the Android device, select Settings.
- Select Device connection.
- Press the Power button on the headphones for 7 seconds to enter pairing mode.
- For the truly wireless headphones: Hold your fingers to the buttons/touch sensors on both the left and right units for about 7 seconds. For details refer to the manual of the product.
- The indicator light on the headphones will flash when it is in pairing mode.
- Select Pair new device or Bluetooth, then select the headphones model name and pair with the headphones. Notes:
- If Bluetooth is Off, set it to On.
- If Passkey input is required, input 0000.
NOTE: A Passkey may be called Passcode, PIN code, PIN number, or Password.
- Make sure the headphones appear in Available media devices.
Step 4 Set up Google Assistant
- On the Home screen of the Android device, start the Headphones Connect app.
- Select the (Settings) icon for the Google Assistant function, then in the Edit screen, select Learn more. Note: If Google Assistant is not displayed, apply the Google Assistant function to the touch sensor or button.
- On the Google Assistant screen, select Get started with the Google Assistant, then select Finish headphones setup.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. After completing the setup, try using Google Assistant with the headphones.