Why join the Preview Program?
Why join the Preview Program?- Test drive the newest features: You’ll get to experience new features when you get the latest software updates sent to your Chromecast and speaker or display before they’re released broadly.
- Give early feedback: If you have a great idea or you find a bug while you’re using the preview firmware, send it our way. Your suggestions could help make the product even better.
- Share feedback about Chromecast devices
- Share feedback about speakers or displays
- Stay up to date: Never worry about missing a single update. You’ll be emailed as soon as your device receives the newest firmware.
Is this a Beta program?
How to join the Preview Program
How do I join the Preview Program?- Open the Google Home app .
- Tap Favorites or Devices .
- Tap and hold your device's tile.
- At the top right, tap Settings Device information Preview Program.
- If you can't find the 'Preview Program', we're unable to accept new members at this time. Please continue to check back as opportunities become available.
- Choose whether to receive email notifications by moving the slider to the right or left. Note: It is recommended that you allow email notifications so that you’ll know when new updates are pushed to your device.
- If you opt in to email notifications, you'll be asked to sign in to your Google Account if you haven’t already.
- Review the contents of that page, and tap Join program.
- Review the contents of the page, then tap OK, got it.
- Open the Google Home app .
- Tap Favorites or Devices .
- Tap and hold your device's tile.
- At the top right, tap Settings Device information Preview Program.
- If you're a member, you'll find 'On' or 'On (Preview firmware: #)'. If you'd like to become a member, refer to the 'Join Preview Program' instructions above.
If you opt in to the Preview Program email list, you’ll receive an email each time that we release a preview firmware to your device.
To opt out of email notifications:
- Open the Google Home app .
- At the top right, tap your account.
- Tap Home app settings Email Notifications.
- Turn Preview program for Chromecast and Google Nest off .
This list of preview statuses will help you understand the current status of the Preview Program on your device.
Status | Description |
On (Waiting for next preview firmware update) |
You’ve joined the program and are ready to receive the next preview firmware. |
On (Preview firmware: #) |
A new preview firmware has been pushed to your device. |
Off (Waiting for next public firmware update) |
You've chosen to leave the program and are waiting for the next production firmware to be pushed (this could take a week or two). |
Off | You're not part of the Preview Program. |
Leave the Preview Program
How do I leave the Preview Program?- Open the Google Home app .
- Tap Favorites or Devices .
- Tap and hold your device's tile.
- At the top right, tap Settings Device information Preview Program Leave program.
- You'll now find 'Leaving' under Preview Program within device settings.
Important: Although your device is set to 'Leaving' status, you'll have to wait for the next production firmware to be pushed to officially exit the program. This may take a week or two.
Submit feedback about the Preview Program
If I run into an issue with my device, what should I do?- Share feedback about Chromecast devices
- Share feedback about speakers or displays
- Share feedback about Chromecast devices
- Share feedback about speakers or displays
Important: Please provide feedback from your mobile device, not Chrome, if possible.
- Factory reset Chromecast
- Factory reset speakers or displays