I recently encountered an issue with my Google Home speakers that I wanted to share in case it helps others. For months, my Samsung Note 9 and S8 phones were unable to play music through the Google Home speakers without distortion. This was perplexing because other devices worked perfectly. After restoring factory settings and testing extensively, I discovered the problem was with the Android 10 update on my Note 9.
The Fix: I found that switching the audio output setting from ‘Default’ to ‘USB Audio’ resolved the issue. This might seem like an odd solution, but it worked! I also updated my S8 to the latest Android version, which also eliminated the distortion.
Key Takeaways:
- Always check device-specific settings when encountering audio issues.
- Updating to the latest software can often resolve unexpected problems.
- If one device fails, test with others to isolate the issue.
It’s amazing how a simple setting change can make such a big difference. I hope this helps anyone else experiencing similar issues!