Kids are throwing tantrums over Google Assistant’s new white noise

Google Assistant has switched up its ambient white noise track, replacing the sound with a shorter, quieter clip. It’s caused an unexpected change in many users’ bedtime routines, and people aren’t happy.

Available on Google’s smart speakers and Android phones, Google Assistant is equipped with the ability to play a variety of ambient sounds, including rain, a fireplace, the ocean, and white noise. People typically use such sounds as soothing background noise when writing, sleeping, or otherwise avoiding being alone with their thoughts.