Good morning – or maybe not. Because in the past few weeks, many owners of Google’s Pixel smartphones have been involuntarily stayed in bed. The reason: A strange mistake should ensure that the alarm clock no longer rings the time it is set. For affected users, the hunt for the cause now begins.
Pixel cell phones let users sleepy
According to reports, the bug appears in two variants: Many affected people report that their pixel smartphones simply remain silent despite the active alarm clock. Others found that their alarm clocks were deactivated the next morning as if by ghost hand. It hit one particularly drastically Reddit user: He posted that more than ten of his alarm clocks were suddenly switched off the next day. The error affects both the new Pixel 9 models and older generations. Especially strange: already in March 2024 there was a similar misconduct on pixel devices.
Gemini or an app bug?
What triggers this bug is still unclear. However, various theories are circulating on the net: Some users suspect that Google’s AI language assistance is behind Gemini. This should deactivate alarms, even if it is only asked to stop an active timer. Others blame the Pixel watch app, which seems to be incorrect after an update in March 2025.
Google is probably working on solution
So far there is no official statement from Google. However, the company seems to be known to the company: On Reddit A Google employee has inquired about further details. So it is time to thoroughly control all alarm clocks before the group provides a solution, alternatively use a different alarm clock app-or use the good old analog alogue.
