300GB in a month? Google Home users flag unusual data consumption
What Happened
Some Google Home speaker owners have reported unusually high background internet usage. One user recorded 300GB of data in 30 days, while another reported 294GB downloaded and 544GB uploaded. Users speculated that repeated firmware downloads could be responsible, but the report says the actual cause and how widespread the problem is remain unclear.
Key Takeaways
Google has acknowledged the issue and said a fix is already rolling out. Users can check individual-device traffic through their router, while Google Nest Wifi users can view device-usage graphs through the Google Home app.