Google Nest Mini suddenly cannot play any radio stations

I normally listen to a lot of radio on my Google Nest Mini. Local stations, as well as BBC stations.

Today, when I say "hey google: play KPCC" or "hey google: play BBC world service," it responds "I looked for X, it either isn't available or can't be played right now..."

To fix this problem I have tried unplugging the speaker and plugging it back in.

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3rd-party compatibility,Google Speaker (Home, Mini)

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Last edited Apr 12, 2023

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Chamodh

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Apr 12, 2023

Hi Sam,

welcoem to the Google Assistant help community.

Did you try the following troubleshooting:

If your speaker or display doesn't play the radio station you requested, be more specific with your query, or ask for the station in a different way, using name, frequency or call sign.
If the request is not properly answered, try to add "on TuneIn" or “on iHeartRadio” to the query. Example: "Play ESPN Radio on TuneIn,” or "Play ESPN Radio on iHeartRadio."
If the provided station is inaccurate when asking for frequency, try to add the name of a nearby city. Example: "Play 101.9 FM LA."

For more info: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7071793?sjid=4794585318988653640-AP

If this doesn't fix the issue, please let us know.

Francis Adams 4107

Apr 12, 2023

I have tried that with many stations. SInce yesterday afternoon, I can't get any radio stations to play on my google speakers. Tunein, audacy, iheart, siriusxm. Nothing works.

STMyers74

Apr 12, 2023

This does not fix the issue. I have 4 nest minis. Have removed and re-added them to my account, have tried every iteration of phrasing the request. Nothing. I can't stream any radio stations, streaming services. Any request is met with "I looked for XXXX but it either isn't available, or can't be played right now." This started happening yesterday. I've also checked firmware and updated my apps. Nothing works. Basically all my Nests are paper weights at the moment. Alexa's working just fine...