Users are experiencing significant disruptions due to a glitch with Google Assistant that’s affecting Do Not Disturb profiles. This issue has led many to miss alarms, appointments, and various notifications. The problem was first highlighted on Reddit earlier today by u/Rawalanche, who noticed it began after recent updates introducing new Do Not Disturb modes for Pixel devices.
The report indicated that any customized Do Not Disturb profile—like ones permitting calls from specific contacts or apps—will only function if activated through the device’s Settings or the notification menu. Attempting to enable these profiles using Google Assistant fails to activate them and results in the phone being silenced entirely.
Numerous users have confirmed that this bug affects their devices as well, suggesting it stems from the latest software update. It’s likely that Google will need to roll out a fix to resolve this issue. Meanwhile, users can mitigate the problem by manually turning on their Do Not Disturb settings instead of relying on voice commands.
According to u/Rawalanche, this glitch poses a serious risk, particularly for those who need to receive phone calls from specific individuals—such as someone caring for a relative in poor health who relies on being notified of important communications.
The recent Modes update launched in March, and reactions have been mixed—many users are unhappy with the removal of the one-tap Do Not Disturb setting. Currently, the only method for quickly enabling Do Not Disturb with a single tap is by utilizing third-party applications.
As Google transitions from Google Assistant to the more advanced Gemini AI across its ecosystem, some integrations—like on LG TVs—are being phased out. However, this shift is not inherently negative; Gemini brings enhanced capabilities and performance for daily tasks, improving overall user experience.
