{"id":748,"date":"2026-04-20T07:13:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/?p=748"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:20:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:20:34","slug":"gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the Gemini Home Incorrect Artist Error on Nest Audio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"subtitle\"><strong>If Nest Audio plays the right song but announces the wrong artist,<\/strong> these checks can help you identify the cause and fix it.<\/p>\n<p>Your Nest Audio may be playing the <strong>correct song<\/strong> but still announcing the <strong>wrong artist name<\/strong>. For example, it might play a Taylor Swift track and name a different artist instead. In many cases, the issue comes from <strong>music service linking<\/strong>, <strong>account setup<\/strong>, <strong>Voice Match<\/strong>, or <strong>firmware<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This problem is often fixed in the Google Home app<\/strong> or in your music service settings rather than in the speaker hardware.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout tip\"><strong>Before You Start<\/strong><br \/>\nMake sure your <strong>Google Home app is updated<\/strong>, your <strong>Nest Audio is online<\/strong>, and you know which <strong>Google account<\/strong> and <strong>music service<\/strong> are linked to the speaker.<\/div>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Some menu labels may vary slightly by <strong>app version<\/strong>, <strong>region<\/strong>, or <strong>account type<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"toc\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Why_Does_Gemini_Home_Say_the_Wrong_Artist_Name\" >Why Does Gemini Home Say the Wrong Artist Name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Symptom_Diagnosis_Table_What_Are_You_Seeing\" >Symptom Diagnosis Table: What Are You Seeing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Step-by-Step_Fixes_Tested_on_Nest_Audio_April_2026\" >Step-by-Step Fixes (Tested on Nest Audio, April 2026)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Check_Whether_Gemini_for_Home_Is_Active\" >Check Whether Gemini for Home Is Active<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Re-Link_Your_Default_Music_Service\" >Re-Link Your Default Music Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Match_Your_Google_Account_and_Turn_On_Personal_Results\" >Match Your Google Account and Turn On Personal Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Power_Cycle_Your_Speaker_and_Check_Nest_Audio_Firmware\" >Power Cycle Your Speaker and Check Nest Audio Firmware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Use_More_Specific_Voice_Commands\" >Use More Specific Voice Commands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Reset_Music_Settings_or_Factory_Reset_as_a_Last_Resort\" >Reset Music Settings or Factory Reset as a Last Resort<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Prevention_Tips_and_What_Gemini_Updates_Mean_for_You\" >Prevention Tips and What Gemini Updates Mean for You<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#What_the_2026_Gemini_Updates_Changed_for_Music_Playback\" >What the 2026 Gemini Updates Changed for Music Playback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#When_to_Contact_Google_Nest_Support\" >When to Contact Google Nest Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#When_To_Escalate\" >When To Escalate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Is_Gemini_for_Home_compatible_with_all_Nest_Audio_models\" >Is Gemini for Home compatible with all Nest Audio models?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Does_using_a_free_Spotify_or_YouTube_Music_account_cause_the_incorrect_artist_error\" >Does using a free Spotify or YouTube Music account cause the incorrect artist error?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#How_do_I_check_if_my_Nest_Audio_is_running_Gemini_or_the_old_Google_Assistant\" >How do I check if my Nest Audio is running Gemini or the old Google Assistant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Why_did_the_wrong_artist_problem_start_right_after_the_Gemini_update\" >Why did the wrong artist problem start right after the Gemini update?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#How_do_I_fix_a_Spotify_Premium_artist_mismatch_with_Gemini_Home\" >How do I fix a Spotify Premium artist mismatch with Gemini Home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Can_my_Nest_Audio_recognize_a_song_if_I_hum_it_to_Gemini\" >Can my Nest Audio recognize a song if I hum it to Gemini?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Does_weak_Wi-Fi_cause_Gemini_to_say_the_wrong_artist_name\" >Does weak Wi-Fi cause Gemini to say the wrong artist name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#What_is_the_right_way_to_factory_reset_a_Nest_Audio_for_music_glitches\" >What is the right way to factory reset a Nest Audio for music glitches?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#What_is_the_difference_between_Gemini_for_Home_and_old_Google_Assistant_for_music\" >What is the difference between Gemini for Home and old Google Assistant for music?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#Will_Google_fix_the_remaining_incorrect_artist_issues_automatically\" >Will Google fix the remaining incorrect artist issues automatically?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-home-incorrect-artist-error-nest-audio\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_This_Guide\"><\/span>In This Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways at a Glance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-it-happens\">Why Does Gemini Home Say the Wrong Artist Name?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#symptom-table\">Symptom Diagnosis Table<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-by-step\">Step-by-Step Fixes (Tested April 2026)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#prevention\">Prevention Tips &amp; Gemini Updates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#references\">References<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"key-takeaways\">\n<div class=\"key-takeaways\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Key Takeaways at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"kt-grid\">\n<div class=\"kt-item\">\n<div class=\"kt-label\"><strong>Root Cause #1<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Your music service is not properly linked in the Google Home app, so Gemini is guessing the artist from a generic radio stream instead of your actual account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-item\">\n<div class=\"kt-label\"><strong>Root Cause #2<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Free music tiers (YouTube Music free, Spotify free) <strong>do not play exact tracks<\/strong>. They play radio, which means artist metadata is often wrong or missing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-item\">\n<div class=\"kt-label\"><strong>Fix Success Rate<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong>Many users can fix this by re-linking the music service and turning on Personal Results. In most cases, a factory reset is not needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-item\">\n<div class=\"kt-label\"><strong>Gemini Note<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>The issue may appear after a Gemini for Home update if linked services, accounts, or settings need to be refreshed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-item\">\n<div class=\"kt-label\"><strong>Who Sees This Most<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Users on Nest Audio who play music through linked services using voice commands like <strong>&#8220;Hey Google, play [artist name].&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-item\">\n<div class=\"kt-label\"><strong>Firmware Needed<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Check the device info screen in the Google Home app to confirm whether your Nest Audio is on the latest available firmware.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout warn\"><strong>Important Limitation<\/strong><br \/>\nIf the song itself is being replaced by a radio mix or a different track, the problem may be with the music service plan rather than Nest Audio alone.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"why-it-happens\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Gemini_Home_Say_the_Wrong_Artist_Name\"><\/span>Why Does Gemini Home Say the Wrong Artist Name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before fixing it, it helps to understand the likely causes. The wrong artist name often comes from a service-linking issue, account mismatch, or missing metadata from the music source.<\/p>\n<p>When you say &#8220;Hey Google, play [artist name],&#8221; your Nest Audio goes through three things:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 18px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>It checks which music service to use<\/strong> (your default music provider like Spotify or YouTube Music).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>It pulls artist and song metadata<\/strong> (the information label that says who made the song).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>It announces that metadata to you<\/strong> using Gemini&#8217;s voice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If <strong>step one or step two goes wrong<\/strong>, you hear the wrong artist name even if the music itself is playing correctly. This is usually a music <strong>provider or account mismatch<\/strong>, and it is more common than most people realize.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the likely reasons this issue can happen on Nest Audio:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Cause<\/th>\n<th>What It Means in Simple Words<\/th>\n<th>How Common Is It?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Music provider not properly linked<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Your speaker does not know which Spotify or YouTube Music account to use<\/td>\n<td>Often<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Free music subscription tier<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Free Spotify or YouTube Music plays radio, not the exact song, so the artist info is random<\/td>\n<td>Often<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Personal Results turned off<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Gemini cannot access your personal music library, so it guesses<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Gemini firmware lag<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Your speaker&#8217;s software is outdated and the Gemini AI music recognition is not fully working<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Google Account mismatch<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Your phone and speaker are signed in to different Google accounts<\/td>\n<td>Less often<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Wi-Fi connection issue<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Weak internet causes metadata to fail to load, so the speaker shows old or wrong info<\/td>\n<td>Less often<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout\"><strong>Important Note<\/strong><br \/>\nIf this issue started after a Gemini for Home change, refresh the music service link, account settings, and Personal Results first. Behavior can vary by firmware version and account setup.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"symptom-table\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptom_Diagnosis_Table_What_Are_You_Seeing\"><\/span>Symptom Diagnosis Table: What Are You Seeing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before jumping into fixes, use this table to figure out <strong>exactly what is causing your specific problem<\/strong>. Match your symptom to the likely cause, then skip ahead to the right fix. This can help you narrow the cause faster.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>What You Are Experiencing<\/th>\n<th>Most Likely Cause<\/th>\n<th>Quick Test to Confirm<\/th>\n<th>Go to Fix<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Speaker plays Taylor Swift but announces it as a completely different artist<\/td>\n<td>Default music service is wrong or not linked correctly (music provider mismatch)<\/td>\n<td>Say: <em>&#8220;Hey Google, what music service are you using?&#8221;<\/em><\/td>\n<td>Step 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The song playing is correct but the artist name shown in the Google Home app is wrong<\/td>\n<td>Music metadata is pulling from a generic source, not your account. Often a free-tier subscription issue.<\/td>\n<td>Open the Home app and check what service is showing under &#8220;Now Playing&#8221;<\/td>\n<td>Step 2 &amp; 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>This only started happening after the Gemini update in late 2025<\/td>\n<td>Gemini voice model glitch or Cast firmware not updated to support Gemini fully<\/td>\n<td>Say: <em>&#8220;Hey Google, who are you?&#8221;<\/em> It should say a Gemini voice name (plant or color named)<\/td>\n<td>Step 1 &amp; 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The error only happens sometimes, not every time you play music<\/td>\n<td>Wi-Fi handshake issue causing the speaker to drop metadata during stream<\/td>\n<td>Unplug your Nest Audio for 30 seconds and plug it back in. Play music again.<\/td>\n<td>Step 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wrong artist shows up on playlists and albums, not just single songs<\/td>\n<td>Personal Results is turned off, so Gemini has no access to your personalized music library data<\/td>\n<td>Check: Home app &gt; Profile &gt; Personalization<\/td>\n<td>Step 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gemini says a song title correctly but announces the wrong artist from a completely different genre<\/td>\n<td>Voice Match is not set up, so your speaker is not recognizing you as the user and pulling wrong profile<\/td>\n<td>Check if Voice Match is trained in: Home app &gt; Profile &gt; Voice Match<\/td>\n<td>Step 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"step-by-step\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Fixes_Tested_on_Nest_Audio_April_2026\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Fixes (Tested on Nest Audio, April 2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Follow these fixes in order. <strong>After each step, restart your Nest Audio by unplugging it for 10 seconds and plugging it back in.<\/strong> Then test by asking it to play music. Many users can resolve the issue in the first few steps.<\/p>\n<p>Before starting, make sure your <strong>Google Home app is updated to version 4.1 or newer<\/strong>. You can check this in your phone&#8217;s app store. Older versions of the app do not show all Gemini settings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"steps-wrap\">\n<div class=\"step-block\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Whether_Gemini_for_Home_Is_Active\"><\/span>Check Whether Gemini for Home Is Active<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start here so you know which settings apply to your device. If Gemini for Home is not active yet, some options in the Google Home app may look different.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the <strong>Google Home app<\/strong> on your phone.<\/li>\n<li>Tap your <strong>Profile icon<\/strong> at the top right.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Home Settings<\/strong> and look for <strong>&#8220;Gemini for Home voice assistant.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If you do not see it, the Gemini rollout might not have reached your account yet. Check for updates in the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"voice-cmd\">Say: &#8220;Hey Google, who are you?&#8221;<\/div>\n<p>If Gemini is active, it may introduce itself with a plant- or color-based name. AI rollouts like this can sometimes cause unexpected hardware performance bugs; for example, some users recently had to <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/pixel-10-pro-gemini-nano-disabled-4k-120fps-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjyj8Pb8fuTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQUA\">fix Gemini Nano disabling 4K 120fps on the Pixel 10 Pro<\/a> after an update. If it says &#8220;I am Google Assistant,&#8221; your device has not been upgraded yet, and the Gemini-specific steps below may not apply to you yet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout tip\"><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><br \/>\nThis issue can happen when music service linking, account settings, or device setup do not line up correctly. Once you confirm Gemini is active, the rest of the fixes will make much more sense.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-block\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Re-Link_Your_Default_Music_Service\"><\/span>Re-Link Your Default Music Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is often the first setting to check. Your music service may have disconnected, or the wrong account may be linked. Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the <strong>Google Home app<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap your <strong>Profile icon<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Home Settings<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Music<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>You will see a list of music services like YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlink your current default service<\/strong> by tapping it and selecting &#8220;Unlink.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Wait about 30 seconds, then link it again by tapping it and signing in with your account credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Once linked, tap <strong>&#8220;Set as Default&#8221;<\/strong> to make sure Gemini uses this service for all future music requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"voice-cmd\">Test by saying: &#8220;Hey Google, play [song name] by [artist] on Spotify&#8221;<\/div>\n<p>Saying the service name out loud in your command forces Gemini to use that exact service, reducing the chance of a mismatch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout warn\"><strong>Free vs. Premium Subscription<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you use a free Spotify or YouTube Music tier, playback may be less precise and can return radio-style results. That can affect artist matching. Premium plans are more reliable for exact-track playback.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-block\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Match_Your_Google_Account_and_Turn_On_Personal_Results\"><\/span>Match Your Google Account and Turn On Personal Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Check that the same Google account is being used on your phone and your Nest Audio setup. If the accounts do not match, music preferences and personalization can be pulled from the wrong profile.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the <strong>Google Home app<\/strong> \u2192 Tap your <strong>Profile icon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Check which Google account is shown at the top. This should be the same account your Nest Audio was set up with.<\/li>\n<li>If it is different, tap the account name and switch to the correct one.<\/li>\n<li>Now go to <strong>Profile \u2192 Home Settings \u2192 Personalization<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure <strong>&#8216;Personal Results&#8217;<\/strong> is turned <strong>ON<\/strong>. While this is necessary for Nest Audio to access your library, if you&#8217;re concerned about AI tracking on your other devices, you should also check how to manage <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/gemini-for-mac-safari-private-tabs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjyj8Pb8fuTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQOQ\">Gemini for Mac Safari private tabs<\/a> to keep your browsing data separate.<\/li>\n<li>Also go to <strong>Profile \u2192 Voice Match<\/strong> and make sure your voice is trained. If it is not, tap <strong>&#8220;Set up Voice Match&#8221;<\/strong> and follow the prompts to say a few phrases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When Personal Results is on and Voice Match is trained, Personal Results and Voice Match can help Gemini use the right profile and improve music playback consistency. for the songs you actually listen to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-block\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_Cycle_Your_Speaker_and_Check_Nest_Audio_Firmware\"><\/span>Power Cycle Your Speaker and Check Nest Audio Firmware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes the fix is simple. <strong>Your Nest Audio just needs a proper restart<\/strong>. Here is the correct way to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unplug your Nest Audio from the power outlet.<\/li>\n<li>Wait <strong>at least 30 seconds<\/strong> (not just 5 or 10).<\/li>\n<li>Plug it back in and wait for it to fully restart (it will play a chime when ready).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the restart, also check your firmware version:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open Google Home app \u2192 Tap your Nest Audio device.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>Settings gear icon<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Device Info<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Look for Cast Firmware version and confirm that the speaker is up to date.<\/li>\n<li>If your firmware is outdated, keep the speaker powered on and connected to Wi-Fi. It will update automatically within 24 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also restart your home Wi-Fi router by unplugging it for 30 seconds. <strong>Weak or unstable Wi-Fi can interrupt playback data and cause the artist name to display incorrectly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-block\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_More_Specific_Voice_Commands\"><\/span>Use More Specific Voice Commands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This step does not require any app changes. It is about how you <strong>word your voice commands<\/strong> to Gemini. Vague commands leave room for mistakes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Instead of:<\/strong> &#8220;Hey Google, play The Weeknd&#8221; (too vague, may play radio)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Say:<\/strong> &#8220;Hey Google, play Blinding Lights by The Weeknd on Spotify&#8221; (exact, forces correct metadata)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gemini for Home can also try to identify songs from humming or partial lyrics:<\/p>\n<div class=\"voice-cmd\">Say: &#8220;Hey Google, play the song that goes [hum the melody] on YouTube Music&#8221;<\/div>\n<p>This works especially well if you cannot remember the exact song name. Song recognition may work better when Personal Results is on and your music service is linked correctly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-block\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_Music_Settings_or_Factory_Reset_as_a_Last_Resort\"><\/span>Reset Music Settings or Factory Reset as a Last Resort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If none of the above steps worked, try a full reset of your music settings first before doing a factory reset:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Home app \u2192 Profile \u2192 Home Settings \u2192 Music.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlink every music service<\/strong> listed there, one by one.<\/li>\n<li>Close the app completely, wait 2 minutes, then reopen it.<\/li>\n<li>Link only the one service you want to use and set it as default.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the wrong artist error is still happening after all of this, you can do a <strong>factory reset of your Nest Audio<\/strong>. Fair warning: this erases all your speaker&#8217;s settings and you will need to set it up from scratch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>volume up and volume down buttons simultaneously<\/strong> during the startup phase of your Nest Audio.<\/li>\n<li>The speaker will announce that it is resetting.<\/li>\n<li>Set it up again from the Google Home app as if it were a new device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout warn\"><strong>Before You Factory Reset<\/strong><br \/>\nNote down any smart home routines you have set up, because they will be lost after a factory reset. Screenshots of your Home app routines are helpful here.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"success-badge\">If steps 1 through 3 do not resolve the issue, continue to the reset and support steps below. Use Google Nest support if the problem persists after confirming account, service, and firmware settings.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prevention\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_Tips_and_What_Gemini_Updates_Mean_for_You\"><\/span>Prevention Tips and What Gemini Updates Mean for You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To reduce the chance of the problem returning, keep your app, account links, and voice settings up to date.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Prevention Tip<\/th>\n<th>Where to Set It<\/th>\n<th>Why It Helps<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Keep your Google Home app updated<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Your phone&#8217;s app store<\/td>\n<td>New app versions fix known bugs in Gemini music settings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Use a Premium music subscription<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Spotify, YouTube Music, or Apple Music account settings<\/td>\n<td>Free tiers use radio mode which does not carry reliable artist metadata<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Keep Nest Audio plugged in with stable Wi-Fi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Your home router settings<\/td>\n<td>Firmware updates happen automatically only when the speaker is on and connected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Re-train Voice Match every few months<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Home app \u2192 Profile \u2192 Voice Match<\/td>\n<td>Voice Match accuracy improves with fresh voice data, helping Gemini pull the right user profile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Always name the music service in your voice command<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Just say it out loud when asking for music<\/td>\n<td>Forces Gemini to use the correct service instead of defaulting to a cached or wrong provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_2026_Gemini_Updates_Changed_for_Music_Playback\"><\/span>What the 2026 Gemini Updates Changed for Music Playback<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Recent Google Home and Gemini updates may change how music playback behaves, so it is worth keeping the app and firmware current. Common improvements usually affect:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Better artist disambiguation:<\/strong> Gemini can now tell the difference between artists with similar names more accurately, which was a major source of the &#8220;incorrect artist name&#8221; issue.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Improved Spotify and YouTube Music metadata syncing:<\/strong> The handshake between Nest Audio and third-party music services was improved, reducing cases where the right song played but wrong artist metadata displayed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Personalized music library sync:<\/strong> With Personal Results enabled, Gemini now references your actual listening history to confirm artist identification, rather than relying entirely on generic internet lookups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout tip\"><strong>Quick Tip for Best Music Settings<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the most stable experience, use a reliable paid music service and keep only one default music provider linked in Google Home.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Contact_Google_Nest_Support\"><\/span>When to Contact Google Nest Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have completed all six steps in this guide and the wrong artist name problem is still happening, it may be an account-level issue that Google support can review. Here is how to reach them:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 18px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Open the <strong>Google Home app<\/strong> \u2192 Tap your Profile \u2192 <strong>Help &amp; Feedback<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Describe your issue as: <em>&#8220;Nest Audio Gemini artist metadata error, wrong artist name announced during playback.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">You can also check <strong>Google&#8217;s Nest community forums<\/strong> at support.google.com\/googlenest for other users who may have found device-specific solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also check if there is an active <strong>Google service outage<\/strong> affecting Google Home or YouTube Music. A service issue on Google&#8217;s side can temporarily cause metadata errors that no amount of local fixing will solve. These usually resolve within a few hours on their own.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_To_Escalate\"><\/span>When To Escalate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the issue continues after re-linking music services, checking Personal Results, and confirming firmware, contact Google Nest support with your device name, app version, and exact voice command.<\/p>\n<section id=\"faq\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Gemini_for_Home_compatible_with_all_Nest_Audio_models\"><\/span><strong>Is Gemini for Home compatible with all Nest Audio models?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Gemini for Home support can vary by device, account, region, and firmware. Check Google Home settings and the device info screen to confirm what your specific Nest Audio supports.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_using_a_free_Spotify_or_YouTube_Music_account_cause_the_incorrect_artist_error\"><\/span><strong>Does using a free Spotify or YouTube Music account cause the incorrect artist error?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Yes, this is one of the most common causes. <strong>Free music tiers do not play your exact requested track<\/strong>. They play a radio station based on the artist or song, and radio streams often have incomplete or generic metadata. This is why the wrong artist name shows up. A Premium subscription is the cleanest fix for this specific cause.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_check_if_my_Nest_Audio_is_running_Gemini_or_the_old_Google_Assistant\"><\/span><strong>How do I check if my Nest Audio is running Gemini or the old Google Assistant?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Say <em>&#8220;Hey Google, who are you?&#8221;<\/em> to your Nest Audio. If it is running Gemini for Home, it will respond with a Gemini voice name that is plant or color themed. If it says <em>&#8220;I am Google Assistant,&#8221;<\/em> the Gemini upgrade has not happened on your device yet. You can also check in Google Home app \u2192 Profile \u2192 Home Settings and look for &#8220;Gemini for Home voice assistant.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_the_wrong_artist_problem_start_right_after_the_Gemini_update\"><\/span><strong>Why did the wrong artist problem start right after the Gemini update?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">The Gemini upgrade in late 2025 changed how Nest Audio processes music requests at a deep level. Some user accounts had music service links that worked fine with the old Assistant but needed to be refreshed for Gemini. If the issue began after an update, re-linking music services and rechecking Personal Results are usually the first steps to try.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_fix_a_Spotify_Premium_artist_mismatch_with_Gemini_Home\"><\/span><strong>How do I fix a Spotify Premium artist mismatch with Gemini Home?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">The cleanest fix is to <strong>unlink Spotify in the Music settings of the Google Home app, wait 30 seconds, then re-link it<\/strong>. Make sure you are signing into Spotify with the same Google account that your Nest Audio is connected to. After re-linking, say: <em>&#8220;Hey Google, play [song] by [artist] on Spotify&#8221;<\/em> and always name the service to avoid the mismatch.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_Nest_Audio_recognize_a_song_if_I_hum_it_to_Gemini\"><\/span><strong>Can my Nest Audio recognize a song if I hum it to Gemini?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Yes. Gemini for Home has song recognition that works from humming or partial lyrics. Say: <em>&#8220;Hey Google, play the song that goes [hum or sing a bit of it].&#8221;<\/em> This feature works best when Personal Results is turned on and you have a Premium music subscription linked. Results can vary depending on the song, microphone pickup, and account settings.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_weak_Wi-Fi_cause_Gemini_to_say_the_wrong_artist_name\"><\/span><strong>Does weak Wi-Fi cause Gemini to say the wrong artist name?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Yes, it can. When your Wi-Fi signal is weak or dropping in and out, your Nest Audio sometimes starts playing a song before the full metadata (including artist name) has loaded. It then displays whatever partial information it had at the time. <strong>Restarting your router and keeping your Nest Audio closer to the router<\/strong> can help reduce this. A stable Wi-Fi connection is more important than the specific band in most homes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_right_way_to_factory_reset_a_Nest_Audio_for_music_glitches\"><\/span><strong>What is the right way to factory reset a Nest Audio for music glitches?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Press and hold both <strong>volume up and volume down buttons at the same time<\/strong> while the speaker is starting up. The speaker will announce the reset. Only do this as a last resort after trying all other steps, because it deletes all your speaker&#8217;s settings, linked accounts, and routines. You will need to set it up again from scratch using the Google Home app.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_Gemini_for_Home_and_old_Google_Assistant_for_music\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between Gemini for Home and old Google Assistant for music?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Gemini for Home may handle music requests differently than the old Google Assistant, so linked services, Personal Results, and Voice Match can matter more. Proper setup can improve consistency.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Google_fix_the_remaining_incorrect_artist_issues_automatically\"><\/span><strong>Will Google fix the remaining incorrect artist issues automatically?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Google is actively working on this. Their engineering team has been updating the Gemini music recognition model on an ongoing basis. Keeping the app and device firmware updated is the best way to get bug fixes and compatibility improvements.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"references\" class=\"references\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px;\">These references support the troubleshooting steps and device settings mentioned in this guide. Official support sources are prioritized where available.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Google Support \u2014 Fix issues with music playback on Nest Audio and Google Home speakers: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/googlenest\/answer\/7211943?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/support.google.com\/googlenest\/answer\/7211943?hl=en<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Google Support \u2014 Gemini for Google Home features and setup: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/googlenest\/answer\/15962877?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/support.google.com\/googlenest\/answer\/15962877?hl=en<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Google Support \u2014 Nest Audio device troubleshooting and firmware: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/googlenest\/answer\/15542711?hl=en-IN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/support.google.com\/googlenest\/answer\/15542711?hl=en-IN<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Thurrott \u2014 Google Home gets more Gemini updates (2026 model improvements): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thurrott.com\/smart-tech\/smart-home\/google-home\/334858\/google-home-gets-more-gemini-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.thurrott.com\/smart-tech\/smart-home\/google-home\/334858\/google-home-gets-more-gemini-updates<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Android Police \u2014 Google fixes Gemini&#8217;s biggest Google Home frustrations: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidpolice.com\/google-fixes-geminis-biggest-google-home-frustrations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.androidpolice.com\/google-fixes-geminis-biggest-google-home-frustrations\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pocket-lint \u2014 How to fix issues with Google Home and Nest Audio speakers not playing music: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocket-lint.com\/how-to-fix-issues-with-google-home-and-nest-audio-speakers-not-playing-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pocket-lint.com\/how-to-fix-issues-with-google-home-and-nest-audio-speakers-not-playing-music\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Reddit \u2014 Community discussion on Personal Results issues on Google Home: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/googlehome\/comments\/1b9x97m\/something_wrong_with_personal_results_on_google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/googlehome\/comments\/1b9x97m\/something_wrong_with_personal_results_on_google\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer class=\"site-footer\">\u00a9 2026 GoneTech.net \u2014 Smart Home Troubleshooting Guides. 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