Venu 2 not connecting to Google Assistant

I purchased this watch today. I have the latest connect app software and watch updates all installed and have this same issue.

I have allowed all permissions for assistant on the lock screen etc.

When I push the button on the watch, my assistant pops up on my phone but the watch fails to connect to the assistant.

I have a xaomai redmi note 11 5g

@garmin please advise!

I've the same issue on SW 11.16. I've an oppo device with Google assistant -  I've tried all the other troubleshooting options. Umpairing, uninstalling app, reinstalling everything with latest versions, checking phone assistant settings etc.

Both devices light up, but it completes with cannot connect assistant error on the watch?

Other posts I've seen, seem to link the error with the latest SW 11.16 update?

So I'm guessing another update is required to resolve?

Same problem by here. A garmin Venu 2 plus and an oppo x3 plus. 

Open de assistant on the Phone but.... Not a le to Connect. 

This was working until two days ago...

All, please see https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/venu-2-plus-964331130/318314/google-assistant-not-working-after-latest-update and reply to the thread with my requested information.