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What does Google Home need?

  • You need a mobile device or tablet running iOS or Android You need the Google Home app, a Google account, and Wi-Fi

How to set up Google Home with Android

How to set up Google Home with iOS

How do you connect music services?

  • Open the Google Home app on your Android or iOS device. In the top left corner of the Home screen, tap Menu . Confirm the Google Account that is listed is the one linked to Google Home. To switch accounts, click the triangle to the right of the account name. Tap Music. To choose your default service, tap the radio button to the left of the service. For Spotify and Pandora, you will need to link your accounts. To connect your account, tap Link, then Sign in or sign up for the service, and complete the sign-in process. To unlink an account, tap Unlink. For Google Play Music and YouTube Red, your accounts are automatically linked via your Google Account.

How do you connect smart home devices?

  • Open the Google Home app on your Android or iOS device. In the top left corner of the Home screen, tap Menu. Confirm the Google Account that is listed is the one linked to Google Home. To switch accounts, click the triangle to the right of the account name. Tap Home control. In the “Devices” tab, at the bottom right, tap Add. Tap the type of device you want to connect, and then follow the steps. When pairing is finished, tap Done.
  • Open the Google Home app Android or iOS device. In the top left corner of the Home screen, tap Menu. Confirm the Google Account that is listed is the one linked to Google Home. To switch accounts, click the triangle to the right of the account name. Tap Explore. Scroll through the list of apps for the Assistant. When you see an app you’re interested in, tap the card to learn more. If you want to link it to your Google Home, tap Link. Then, sign in to the app.

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