Google Assistant is causing issues with the Do Not Disturb (DND) settings, leaving users missing alarms and calls due to a bug. People often rely on DND to silence interruptions while studying, meditating, or sleeping. While the feature allows customization for specific notifications to come through, recent reports suggest that using a voice command to activate DND might disrupt these settings. Users have taken to platforms like Reddit to share their experiences, indicating that when they activate DND through a voice prompt, such as “Hey Google, do not disturb,” the feature ignores their personalized settings.
This means that even if users have allowed notifications from certain contacts or apps, those allowances become irrelevant when DND is activated via voice commands. Notably, when DND is activated manually, these customization options function correctly. The implications of this bug can be serious—concerns include potentially missing alarms and critical calls. One Reddit user highlighted that they could have missed an emergency call due to the DND malfunction.
Another user faced a similar issue, resulting in their alarm being skipped. Fortunately, they resolved their problem by recreating the original DND Quick Settings tile and modifying their automation settings. This issue has been confirmed on various devices, raising concerns among users. The situation is alarming enough that inquiries have been made to Google regarding its acknowledgment and potential fix of the bug.
If you are experiencing similar issues, sharing your experience in the comments could provide additional insight.
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