Currently, Google Home Max runs on an older firmware version, 1.56.275994. That’s quite an old firmware version in comparison to 3.75.456944, which the Google Home and original Home Mini run on.

Google didn’t explain why it’s dropping sound detection, but the Home Max runs older firmware (1.56.275994) whereas the newer Google Home devices run firmware version 3.75.456944, as noted by ...

The Google Home Max prices tend to match the name to with a $399/£399 pricetag. That being said, prices have started to drop more recently, so you should be able to get a better deal as seen above.

Turn on your Google Home Max and TV, and adjust the audio settings as needed. If you can't find a dedicated auxiliary port on your TV, buy an aux cord-to-optical cable.

Currently, Google Home Max runs on an older firmware version, 1.56.275994. That’s quite an old firmware version in comparison to 3.75.456944, which the Google Home and original Home Mini run on.