Google Nest Mini Bluetooth Issues: How to Fix [2023]

An issue I have been facing is that my Google Nest Mini is just straight-out disconnects the connection while streaming music.

It also disconnects from the Home app for some reason.

I went online to find out the possible fixes for Bluetooth issues on Google Nest Mini. As a result, I made this troubleshooting guide to help you if you're going through the same.

To fix Bluetooth issues on your Google Nest Mini, check for any external hardware damage and perform a soft reboot and a power cycle. Try unpairing and pairing the device again. If the issue still persists, perform a factory reset.

Make sure the updates and firmware are of the latest version for both the Google Nest Mini and the Google Home app before sending feedback to Google.

Take a look at this brief account of the various Bluetooth-related issues on Google Nest Mini, and how to fix them:

Scenarios	Causes and Fixes
Cannot maintain a stable Connection	Proximity issue; reduce the distance between the devices and perform a soft reboot.
Constant connection dropouts	Software issue; unpair and re-pair the devices. Check and Update the devcie
Cannot host a Bluetooth connection	Power cycle and/or factory reset the device. Check the power supply as well
Faulty Bluetooth commands	Check for physical damage on the device. Check if the touch panel is working as intended

Check The Power Cable

Before we blame Google for using cheap hardware components, it is best to first check whether there is any fault on our end.

Check whether the power cable is well connected and make sure the plugs fit snugly and don't easily fall off from the wall socket.

Also, check for wear and tear on the power cable. Although Google provides a good quality power cable, there is always a scope for error in cable hardware.

If you notice any hardware tear on the power cable, change the cable immediately by visiting a Google-authorized service center.

Check the Google Nest Mini Hardware

Since the Google Nest Mini is always exposed to a variety of environmental changes, even if it's inside a room there is always a chance for hardware malfunctions.

This is an especially important factor to consider if the room succumbs to dust collection quite often, or even if there is a kid inside the room that demands rough use.

The touch panel on the surface of the Google Nest Mini can get damaged, leading to issues such as irregular disconnections or play/pause without intention.

This is an issue that can be easily misinterpreted as a Bluetooth issue as your audio streams still keep getting disconnected.

The best way to counter this issue is to simply check the surface of the Google Nest Mini for any unintended dents or physical deformation.

If your touch panel has issues registering your inputs, it's best to get the Google Nest Mini replaced with a fresh piece.

Perform a Soft Reboot

This might seem very basic, but performing a soft reboot can help in refreshing and cleaning out any temporary software bugs that plagued the system.

This of course also extends to any temporary Bluetooth bug that you must have noticed.

To perform a safe software reboot, simply follow the following steps:

• Assuming the Google Nest Mini is already connected to the Google Home app and linked to your Google account, open the Google Home app.

• Click on the Your Device option and select Settings.

• Tap the More button on the top right hamburger sidebar.

• Click Reboot to begin the restart process.

This will safely reboot your Google Nest Mini without dealing with any unnecessary corruption of cache files or system files.

Perform a Power Cycle

Attempt a power cycle to completely reset the internal hardware components and discharge the capacitors properly.

This is similar to a reboot, but this instead resets the hardware components of the Nest Mini completely.

To perform a power cycle on your Google Nest Mini, simply follow the following steps:

• Unplug your Google Nest Mini from the power socket and wait for a full minute.

• Plug it back and wait for another minute before connecting to your Google Home App.

This resets the internal components of your Google Nest Mini.

Update Firmware and Google Home App

Updating the firmware is crucial for all smart home devices in general as the updates can potentially have bug fixes for the specific problems encountered.

Since Google has already acknowledged the Bluetooth issue, it is fair to assume they might potentially push out an update to phase out this issue.

Always make sure you are on the latest firmware. To do that, it is equally important to make sure the Google Home app on the phone or tablet is also on the latest version.

To update your Google Home app, simply follow the following steps:

• Go to the iOS Appstore or Android Google Play Store depending on your respective operating system.

• At the search bar above, search for Google Home.

• From the resultant list, select Google Home.

• If the app is already installed, you will see an Update button if any updates have been pushed by Google.

This updates your Google Home app to the latest version pushed out by Google.

To update your Google Nest Mini, simply follow the following steps:

• Assuming the Google Nest Mini is already connected to the Google Home app and linked to your Google account, open the Google Home app.

• Select your Google Nest Mini speaker and tap on the Device settings option.

• Select the Current System Firmware button at the bottom of the screen.

Send Feedback to Google For Faster Bug Fixes

As mentioned before, Google has acknowledged this issue and is working on a fix to solve this issue.

But unfortunately, it's been too long since they have probably forgotten and silently moved on to their next generation of Nest Mini devices.

But the current and previous generation users still can send bug reports to Google specifically of their device so that Google can process that and work accordingly.

This is a method solely based on your luck of course, but every bug fix needs a bug report and maybe it's your report that helps Google quash the bugs for everyone.

Do note that this does take system logs and other diagnostic data to make a bug report, so do read their terms and conditions if you have doubts related to your privacy.

To send feedback to Google after encountering your issue, simply follow the following steps:

• Make sure the Google Nest Mini is already connected to the Google Home app and linked to your Google account.

• With your registered voice, ask the Google Assistant the following: "Hey Google, send feedback"

• To the response of the Google Assistant, answer with the following line: "GHT3 Bluetooth IN keeps on disconnecting".

Now the Google Assistant will make sure Google knows you also face the issue, like other reported users.

Unpair and Pair the Bluetooth Device Again

This might seem like such a chore every single time, but this is a method that works fortunately that acts as a temporary fix to this constant Bluetooth disconnection problem.

This still doesn't guarantee the issue is fixed for a set amount of time, so you might still face some irregular audio stream drop-offs.

To unpair and pair your Bluetooth device, simply follow the following steps:

• Open the Google Home app.

• Select the Google Nest Mini.

• Tap on the Settings menu and click on the Paired Bluetooth Devices setting.

• Scroll down to the device you want the Google Nest Mini to forget.

• Click on the option and select Forget.

• This makes sure the device is unpaired and removed from your list of paired Bluetooth devices.

• Tap on Enable Pairing Mode and this opens up a menu of available Bluetooth devices.

• Select the device again and tap on the pair option.

This unpairs and pairs the device with your Google Nest WiFi, thus resetting the Bluetooth channel and hence starting afresh.

Perform a Factory Reset

This is the ultimate step when it comes to solving your Bluetooth and other connectivity issues with the Google Nest Mini.

This will completely remove all cache and save data from the Google Nest Mini and will be reset according to the factory settings, just like when you bought it.

To perform a factory reset of your Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen, simply follow the following steps:

• On the Google Nest Mini body, locate the mic switch and turn it off.

• When the lights turn orange, long press and hold the touchpad area over the led lights of the Google Nest Mini.

• This initiates the process of factory resetting. Press and hold till you get an audio confirmation.

To perform a factory reset of your Google Home Mini 1st Gen, simply follow the following steps:

• On the Google Home Mini, locate the factory reset button on the underside, near the power cord.
• Press and hold the factory reset button. This initiates the process of factory resetting.
• Press and hold the button till you get an audio confirmation.

This completely resets your Google Nest Mini and Google Home Mini to their factory settings.

You will have to link the device again with your Google account via the Google Home app.

Final Thoughts

The Google Nest Mini has some core issues that are still yet to be addressed by Google.

But the fact that this is by far the cheapest mainstream way to convert your home into a smart home still stands strong.

With more people switching to audio streams via WiFi, the Bluetooth connection is slowly becoming a niche choice, just like the headphone jack on most devices.

So even if the Bluetooth component is faulty or of low quality, you can still make do with a lot more ways and doesn't render the Google Nest Mini useless.

I hope this troubleshooting article has enlightened you with the knowledge to fix the Bluetooth issues of your Google Nest Mini.

Have a good day!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use Google Nest Mini as a Bluetooth speaker without WiFi?

Google Nest Mini can be used as a Bluetooth speaker without WiFi, but the devices need to be paired initially with the Google Home app, which requires an internet connection.

After the initial pairing, it is possible to freely use that paired device as a Bluetooth speaker without the aid of a WiFi connection.

What is the Bluetooth range of the Google Nest Mini

The Google Nest Mini is aided by Bluetooth 5.., which provides a practical range of about 80m.

Can you connect the Google Nest Mini to an iPhone via Bluetooth?

The Google Nest Mini can play audio from an iPhone via Bluetooth, just like an Android phone. But the iPhone needs to be paired via the Google Home app first.

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