Set up your Google Nest or Home speaker or display

The Google Home app will walk you through the steps to set up your Google Nest or Home speaker or display.

What you need to get started

  • A speaker or display.
  • Latest version of the Google Home app.
  • Latest version of the Google Assistant app.
  • A Google Account.
  • A mobile phone or tablet that:
    • Has iOS 13.0 or later.
    • Works with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi network (a WPA-2 Enterprise network won't work).
    • Has Bluetooth turned on.
  • An internet connection and secure wireless network.
    • Note: You may need to enter your Wi-Fi password during setup.
  • If you already use Duo for video calling, make sure to use the same Google Account in Duo and in the Google Home app.

Get started

  1. Plug in your speaker or display.
    • If the device has been used before, factory reset your speaker or display before you continue.
  2. Open the Google Home app Google Home app.
  3.  Tap the Add iconSet up deviceplusNew device follow the in-app steps.
    1. If the Set up devices button is not on the screen:
      1. To set up your first device in the Home app, tap Get started Set up new devices  Create another home  Next  enter a home nickname and address.
      Note: You'll need to enter a nickname, but you can choose not to enter your address.
      1. To set up all other devices, at the top left, tapthe Add icon  Set up deviceplus  New device.
      2. Follow the remaining steps.
  4. You'll be able to opt out of some settings, like Voice match or Personal results. You can change these settings at any time after you complete setup.

Fix issues during setup

Speaker or display doesn't appear in the Google Home app

Setup freezes or can't finish

Restart your speaker or display

  1. Unplug your device.
  2. Wait 10 seconds, then plug it back in.
  3. Start the setup process over again.

What to do next

  • Explore what you can do on your speaker or display: Learn how to play podcasts, make phone calls, control smart devices, and much more.
  • Change your device settings: Change language, Personal results, accessibility, and other device settings.
  • Set up Voice Match.
  • Change your Google Assistant settings: Set up your music, TV, and news services.
  • Change your Google Account settings: Set up and customize Google Account information and features.
  • Listen to music on your speaker or display.

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