Some users of Google Home Speakers are facing a significant issue where their devices are downloading hundreds of gigabytes of data in the background. This problem appears to stem from failed firmware updates, with reports indicating that one device consumed over 200GB in a single day.
Google has acknowledged the situation and is in the process of rolling out a fix. While the issue seems to primarily affect the new model, the extent of its impact remains unclear, raising concerns for users with limited data plans.
Users should monitor their data usage closely, especially if they own the new Google Home Speaker model. As Google rolls out a fix, keep an eye on updates from the company for confirmation of resolution. Consider temporarily disabling automatic updates to mitigate data overages.