However, in spite of all the goodies attached, it isn’t free from its fair share of issues. Recently, we covered how these devices were slow to respond or stuck at the G logo for many users. While those problems were yet to be addressed, a new one has already made its way. According to many users, they are now unable to set alarms, timer, and reminders on their Google Nest Hub and Mini devices.
Whenever they are trying to issue the command for the same, they are instead been greeted with the following error message “I can not set a timer at this moment, please try again in a few seconds”. Users have already tried rebooting and even resetting their devices but to no avail. With that said, there do seems to exist a couple of workarounds that have managed to fix the issue of being unable to set timer, alarms, and reminders in Google Nest. So without any further ado, let’s check them out.
Fix: Unable to Set Timer, Alarms, and Reminders in Google Nest
There exist two different approaches that seem to have spelled out success for the users. You should try out both these methods and then see which one works out for you.
FIX 1: Reverify Address in Google Home
Many users were able to rectify this issue after reverifying their address from within the Home app. While this might end up taking up a few of your valuable seconds but if it resolves the underlying issue, then it would be worth the time spend. So proceed ahead with the below steps to try it out:
FIX 2: Send your Device to ‘New Home’ Profile
Another nifty workaround that worked out for many involves removing their Nest from the current home profile, creating a new profile, and then setting up their Nest inside this new home. So refer to the below instruction steps and give it a try: So with this, we round off the guide on how you could fix the issue of being unable to set timer, alarms, and reminders in Google Nest. We have listed two different methods for the same. Do let us know in the comments section which one spelled out success for you. Likewise, all your queries are welcomed in the comments below.
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