A Google Assistant bug seems to be causing some users to miss alarms and calls on Android
Users are reporting that Do Not Disturb isn't correctly set through Google Assistant on Android phones.
- A mysterious Google Assistant bug has been reported
- It means Do Not Disturb settings aren't recognized
- Important calls and alerts could be missed due to the bug
Google Assistant might be on the way out as Gemini gradually replaces it, but before it leaves the stage, it seems to be causing problems with calls and alarms being missed – apparently due to a Do Not Disturb bug.
With reports emerging first on Reddit, the team at Android Authority was also able to replicate the issue. Essentially, turning on Do Not Disturb via a Google Assistant voice command also fully mutes calls and alarms too.
It means any custom tweaks you've made – regarding specific contacts, apps, and alarms that are exempt from the Do Not Disturb rules – won't be applied, so you might be missing out on seeing various communications and alerts.
The simple fix is to enable Do Not Disturb and its various modes through Android's settings and shortcuts, rather than Google Assistant, which should apply the feature properly. However, it could easily lead to users being caught out.
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Watch out for the scary new Do Not Disturb Google Assistant bug
