Google Home

FAQs

• How do I get Google Home app?
  Tap the Devices icon in the top right of the home screen to easily set up a new device, control playback or adjust Backdrop settings on your TV, and more. The Google Home app will be coming this week on Google Play and the App Store, so keep your eyes open on your homescreen or app drawer for the new app icon.
• How do I connect my Google home to WiFi?
  Open the Google Home app for iOS or Android and select the correct Google account. When the app finds your device, tap Next. Tap Yes to verify the soundcheck, select a device location, and enter a name. Tap your Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and tap Connect.
• Can I download Google home on my laptop?
  The Google Home app is only available for Android or iPhone. But there are workarounds so you can use the app on a PC or a Chromebook. ... Unfortunately, the Google Home app is only available for Android or iPhone. Anyone who wants to use this “control center” on their desktop is out of luck.
• What devices connect to Google home?
  The best Google Home compatible devices
  

  • Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) The best Google Home smart home display. ...
  • August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. The best smart lock for Google Home users. ...
  • Ecobee (5th Gen) ...
  • Wemo WiFi Smart Plug. ...
  • Philips Hue White Starter Kit. ...
  • Google Chromecast with Google TV. ...
  • Nest Learning Thermostat. ...
  • Nest Cam IQ.
• What does the Google home do?
  What is Google Home? The smart speaker from the eponymous search giant was designed to compete with the popular Amazon Echo. The Google Home can play music, but it's primarily designed as a vehicle for Google Assistant -- Google's voice-activated virtual helper that's connected to the internet.
• Is there a monthly fee for Google home?
  Virtually there is no fee or monthly fee for using Google Home. If you have a free google account, you can use this service without any hassle. You can set up the Google Home on your smartphone and start using it straight away. Google Home is a device that has centralized control on all smart devices of your home.
• Is Alexa better than Google?
  Google Assistant is technically more popular (it's installed on most Android phones) and more accurate than Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. Amazon holds the lion's share of the dedicated voice speaker market and has a more diverse lineup of gadgets.
• Is Google home being discontinued?
  Last summer, Google officially discontinued the original Google Home, while the first-generation Home Mini is no longer available. And now, the last remaining device in the Google Home line-up has been officially scrapped. ... We'll continue to offer software updates and security fixes to Google Home Max devices.
• How do I get the Google Home app?
  Installing the Google Home app You may download the Google Home app from the App Store® for your iOS device or from the Google Play™ for your Android device. In the App Store, tap on Get. For Google Play, tap on Install. Then follow the onscreen prompts to install the app to your device.
• What is the Google Home app and what does it do?
  helps you set up and control Google Nest or Home speakers and displays, and Chromecast. You can control thousands of compatible lights, cameras, speakers, and more. You can also check your reminders and recent notifications, all from a single app.
• Is Google Home app free to use?
  The Google Home app is entirely free to download and use, and it doesn't contain any adverts. Most features within the app are also free to use, unless you have navigated to a third party app which may charge you for its use (such as Spotify).
• How do you connect Google Home to Wi-Fi?
  Connect Google Home to Wi-Fi for the First Time
  

  • Open the Google Home app.
  • Select or enter the Google account that you wish to associate with the Google Home device.
  • If prompted, enable Bluetooth on your iOS device or Android device.
  • The app should discover the Google Home device. ...
  • The speaker should make a sound.
• What does a Google Home do?
  helps you set up and control Google Nest or Home speakers and displays, and Chromecast. You can control thousands of compatible lights, cameras, speakers, and more. You can also check your reminders and recent notifications, all from a single app.
• Does Google Home have a monthly fee?
  All Google Home devices must be purchased, but they can then be freely used without any monthly subscription. The Google Home app is also free (and doesn't contain adverts). However to effectively play music, many people pay monthly for Spotify or YouTube music.
• How expensive is a Google Home?
  Google smart home: The works At $229 standard price, it's a more expensive alternative to the 2nd-gen Nest Hub and Nest Mini, but it has some extra nifty features, like a 10-inch screen, a facial-recognition camera and video chat capabilities.
• Is Google Home free?
  No, there is no monthly fee for Google Home, absolutely no cost whatsoever. Google Home is a brand owned by Google. The device has smart speakers; they execute simple voice commands of your voice or any other app that is compatible with it. You can have access to many services using Google Home.