One such problem is the dreaded “Auth check failure on device” error, which prevents you from adding a shared Google Assistant device.

The fast way to check is to head directly to google.com/devices. Otherwise you can go the manual route: Look over the list of ...

This guide will take you through how you can check for mystery active Google Assistant routines in your smart home that you might want to disable.

Turn off 'Chrome sign-in': Settings > Sync and Google services > Turn off. Log out remotely: Use the Your devices area of your Google Account to select a device and sign out.

For more, check out how to make your Google account safer with passkeys and how to cast videos from your phone to your TV. What is the Find My Device network?

How can I check if my Android device needs to be updated? A simple way to see if you need to worry is by checking what software your phone has. If it’s 2024-11-05 or later, you’re all good.

How to remotely sign out of Gmail on other devices You may have left your Google account signed into a device outside of your home network that you want to make sure no one else can access.