Is she just not listening or is something else going on?
Here we’ll help you get to the bottom of it.
Try using Google Assistant to perform a simple voice command web search.
check that that Google Assistant voice commands are turned on.
If they are, retrain the voice model to confirm it understands you correctly.
you might also try resetting the Google app to its original state.
Another possible culprit is incorrect permissions configs in the Google app.
Check Your Contact Numbers for Errors
initiate the Contacts app and check your contact numbers for errors.
Extra spaces, parentheses, periods, and commas can block calls and texts from going through.
To avoid problems, all phone numbers should follow this format: 555-555-5555.
Open theSettingsapp, and selectApps & notifications.
If you have an older version of Android, you may need to selectAppsinstead ofApps & notifications.
verify the slider next toSMSis slid to the right.
Check to see if Google Assistant is now able to send text messages.
If it isn’t, reset the Google app to its original state.
This process eliminates any potentially corrupt data in the Google app.
These instructions do not apply to iOS devices.
However, you’re free to delete either the Google or Google Assistant app and then redownload it.
Open theSettingsapp on your Android rig and selectApps & notifications.
In some older versions of Android and the Google app, you may need to selectManage Spaceinstead.
Some older versions of the Google app don’t have this option.
Wait for the updates to uninstall and then selectDisable.
Only block the Google app temporarily as part of this troubleshooting process.
Do not stop the troubleshooting process on this step.
If you leave the Google app disabled permanently, your phone may not function properly.
Check to see if Google Assistant is now able to send text messages.
Check to see if Google Assistant is now able to send text messages.
If it still cannot send messages, you may have to wait for Google to issue a fix.
Visit the official Google Assistant support forum to report your problem and check for additional information.
