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.

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Control devices with the Google Home app. After you set up your device in the Google Home app, you can control it from your phone or tablet. Open the Google Home app . Tap Favorites or Devices find the tile for your device. Depending on your device, you can access controls in the following ways: Tap the tile to take a quick action with the device.

Many third-party devices such as smart lights, appliances, sensors, and more can be set up and controlled with the Google Home app. For most devices, follow the steps to connect smart devices in the Google Home app. If you want to check that a device can work, search for it on the "Explore all actions" Assistant page.

Open the Google Home app . Tap and hold your device's tile Settings , or More Settings . Tap Name. Enter a name tap Save. Note: Nicknames are alternate ways to reference smart devices in the Google Home app. The nicknames you assign to smart devices in the Google Home app aren't reflected in the device maker’s app.

Step 4. Force close Google Home application. From an iOS device Press the Home button two times quickly (for iOS 9 and older) or slide your thumb upwards, then to the left (for iOS 10 and newer). You’ll see small previews of your recently used apps. Scroll to find the Google Home app . Swipe up on the app’s preview to close it.

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If you've lost your Wi-Fi connection or recently changed your Wi-Fi name, password or service provider, you may need to set up your Google Nest or Home speaker or display again. Follow the steps below to try fix the issue: Open the Google Home app . Tap Devices Add Google Nest or partner device . Complete the setup steps.

You can tell that the Google Home, Google Nest Mini (2nd gen), Google Home Mini (1st gen), Google Home Max, or Google Nest Audio is powered on and in setup mode when the white LED lights are blinking.

If you change your Wi-Fi network's name or password or replace your Wi-Fi router, you need to connect your Google Nest or Home device to the new network. You might also need to factory reset your device and set it up again to reconnect to the network. Choose your Google Nest or Home device for specific instructions.