Google Pixel phone users have been reporting performance issues with Now Playing since mid-2024. More details here.

The feature was made to automatically identify music playing in the vicinity and display song information on the lock screen.

One of the best features of Google Pixel smartphones is “Now Playing,” an ambient way of tracking music that’s playing in your vicinity without having to open an app or ask a digital assistant.

Pixel phones, from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, are facing significant issues with the “Now Playing” feature, which is failing to recognize songs as it did before. Reddit and Google ...