Why does Google Now not work with a Persistent search bar?

[AC Question]

I am using Nova launcher with Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat). Until recently I could access Google Now by touching the centre of the search bar - all my cards came into view. Now they don't. I can only access Google Now by adding a different Google search bar from the widgets - then all is OK, but this search bar is NOT persistent.

I just want the one persistent search bar with access to Google Now . .

Anyone help?.

 

[Javier P]

Go to Nova settings - desktop - persistent search bar and make sure that one is selected. Maybe you have "none" checked there.

 

[c.com]

I'm having the same issue with my phone. Noticed it this morning. Didn't receive any updates recently. Phone is Galaxy Note 4 for Verizon, 5.0.1.

A friend of mine noticed today also. His phone is the Nexus 6.

Anyone else having this issue? There a setting change/fix?