New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….
Original story (published on September 02, 2022) follows:
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is one of the best alternatives to the Apple Watch for all Android users out there. It runs on Wear OS, which gives you access to Google apps.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Google Assistant not working
But according to multiple reports, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro users are facing an issue where Google Assistant is not working or activating for them (1,2,3,4).
Users report that they were able to use Google Assistant on their Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro just fine. But lately, it keeps asking for activation.
Now, instead of taking them to the Google Assistant activation screen, they are either taken to their Google feed or a white box appears with a loading animation that goes no further.
Due to this issue, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro owners are unable to use Google Assistant on their devices.
For some, manually updating the Google Assistant app does the trick. But others say that it doesn’t help at all, and Google Assistant is still unresponsive.
Others are also reporting an issue where the Google Assistant is rapidly draining their watch’s battery (1,2,3).
For now, those affected by this issue can try a workaround that involves going to Google Assistant settings and turn off the ‘Always listening’ option.
Potential workaround
Until new related developments emerge, there is a potential workaround that could help you resolve the Google Assistant issue. Go to Samsung Watch 5 Pro settings, then click on Google and set it as voice output:
As always, we will be updating this space as and when we come across more information so stay tuned.
Update 1 (November 29, 2022)
05:12 pm (IST): One of our readers has offered a workaround that reportedly helps resolve the ‘Google Assistant not working’ issue on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro:
Thanks for the tip, Gareth Foot!
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