Create and manage speaker groups

Group any combination of Google Nest or Home speakers and displays, Chromecast devices and Google Pixel Tablets together for synchronous media throughout the home.

You can create pre-set speaker groups that you use often or use the mini-player to add, remove or move speakers when playing media.

Compatible devices

  • Google Home
  • Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)
  • Google Home Mini (1st gen)
  • Google Home Max
  • Google Nest Audio
  • Google Nest Hub displays
  • Google Nest Wifi point
  • Google Pixel Tablet (in Hub Mode only)
  • Chromecast with Google TV
  • Chromecast
  • Chromecast Ultra
  • Chromecast Audio
  • Speakers that work with Google Cast and selected TVs

Note: This feature is not supported on Chromecast (1st gen).

Create, edit and delete pre-set speaker groups

Note: Speaker group creation is only available on a phone or tablet. This feature is not supported on the Chrome browser. However, you can still cast to a group from Chrome.

Use and control pre-set speaker groups

Use a voice command to start playing media on a speaker group. Then, control your media with the Google Home app, voice commands or touch controls on your device.

Note: Your phone or tablet's volume buttons won't adjust the volume of your speaker group.

Add, remove or move speakers while playing media

You can add or remove speakers from playback or move media from one speaker to another without creating a pre-set speaker group.

  1. Make sure that your phone or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your speaker, display, Google streaming devices or Pixel Tablet.
  2. Open the Google Home app Google Home app.
  3. Tap Favourites .
  4. On the mini-player, tap Cast .
  5. Tap each device that you want to add or remove. All selected devices will have a check Check.

Audio delay issues

If there's a delay between one device in the group and the others, use the group delay correction setting for that device to resolve the issue.

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