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Set up your Google Nest or Home speaker or display

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

If you want to set up another device, you can find additional instructions below:

What you need to get started​

  • A Google Nest or Home speaker or display.
  • Latest version of the Google Home app Google Home app.
  • A Google Account.
  • An Android phone or tablet that:
  • An Internet connection and secure wireless network.

Important: Make sure your setup device is connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to connect your Nest speaker or display to.

Get started

  1. Plug in your Nest speaker or display.
  2. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Home app Google Home app.
    • If you haven't set up a home, tap Create home enter a nickname for your home enter an address (optional) tap Next.
    • Tap the name of your home Next.
  3. Tap Devices   Add Google Nest or partner device Google Nest or partner device.
  4. 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.
  5. Follow the in-app steps.

Tip: Keep your setup device close to your Nest speaker or display during the setup process.

Finish setting up your Nest speaker or display

After you connect your Nest speaker or display to Wi-Fi, follow the in-app steps to customize your device. You can opt out of some settings, like camera sensing, Sleep Sensing, Voice Match, Face Match, and personal results.

You can also set up your Photo Frame, connect media services, and set up calling. If you opt out of any of these settings or features, you can set them up later.


Important: Features differ based on device.

Fix issues during setup

If you experience issues while setting up your Nest speaker or display, go to Fix issues during Nest speakers or displays setup.

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