Set up your Google Nest or Home speaker or display
Tap the name of your home Next. Tap Devices Add Google Nest or partner device . Choose the home you want to add your device to. If you haven't set up a home or want to create a new home, tap Create home or Add another home enter a nickname for your home enter an address (optional) tap Next. Tap the name of your home Next. Follow the in-app steps.
Get doorbell visitor announcements on a speaker or display
Make sure your doorbell is in the same home as your speaker or display. If it’s not, you won’t get visitor announcements. If you have a Nest doorbell, it may have been added to the Home app when you installed it. 2. Turn visitor announcements on or off. Newer Nest doorbell models and other compatible doorbells.
Google speaker and display firmware versions and release notes
To check which firmware version you're on, follow these steps: Open the Google Home app . Tap and hold your device's tile. Tap Settings Device information. Under "Technical information," check for Cast firmware: "X.XXX.XXXXX." If the device is on Fuchsia, check for System firmware version: "X.XXXXXXXX.X.XXXXXXX."
Google Nest and Home device specifications
Learn more about supported operating systems for Google Nest and Google Home devices. Over-the-Air updates. When available, your speaker or display will automatically update to the latest software version. Licenses. Open Source Code Open Source Licenses Other Licenses
Pair two speakers for stereo sound - Google Nest Help
For an immersive music and media experience, you can connect 2 speakers to set up stereo sound. Stereo sound pairing is available on Google Home, Google Nest Mini (2nd gen), Google Home Mini (1st gen), Google Home Max, and Google Nest Audio. Both devices need to be the same model (Example: 2 Nest Mini speakers or 2 Nest Audio speakers) and ...
Updates to Google Nest or Home speakers and displays
The Google Home app will provide indication of the setup progress. You can check the LED light on the top of your speaker or display to verify it's still getting the update. The update typically takes up to 10 minutes. If the update takes much longer than expected, check if your speaker or display is still updating by checking the LED status.
Control volume of Google Nest speakers and displays
Touch Google Home Mini like this: Image: Turn up the volume . Tap the right side of the Home Mini. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 10%. Turn down the volume . Tap the left side of the Home Mini. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 10%. Note: When the volume is set to 0: Media is muted
Control Google Nest or Home devices by touch
Touch Google Home Mini like this: Image: Play, pause or stop media or end a current phone call: Press and hold either side of the Home Mini. Stop a ringing alarm or timer. Press and hold either side of the Home Mini. Turn up the volume. Tap the right side of the Home Mini. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 10%. Turn ...
Learn about the lights on your speaker - Google Nest Help
Google Nest Mini: Depending on your device color, multi-colored or white lights light up from left to right. Google Home Mini: Multi-colored lights light up from left to right. Your speaker is booting up. Google Home Mini only: Orange lights countdown. Your speaker is confirming that you want to perform a factory reset.
Listen to music on Google Nest speakers and displays
Touch Google Home Mini like this: Image: Pause, resume, or stop media: Press and hold either side of the Home Mini. Turn up the volume. Tap the right side of the Home Mini. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 10%. Turn down the volume. Press and hold the left side of the Home Mini. The volume ranges from 0-100%.