Manage Matter-enabled devices in the Google Home app

You can add non-Google Nest Matter-enabled devices to the Google Home app so you can control Google Nest and non-Google Nest devices with one app. The Google Home app will guide you through the steps. 

If you want to connect non-Matter devices to the Home app, you can find the instructions in Set up smart devices in the Google Home app.

What you need

• A Google Account
• A home Wi-Fi network
• For devices that use Thread, you need a Thread Border Router to complete setup
• A mobile phone or tablet with:
  • Android 8.1 or later 
  • Google Play services version 22.48.14 or later
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.2 or higher
• Latest version of the Google Home app
• A Matter-enabled smart home device. Look for the Matter logo on the package. 
• A Matter-enabled Google hub 

Note: If you don’t have a hub, you might be able to add your Matter-enabled device to the Google Home app, but you can’t control it.

Add your Matter-enabled device to the Google Home app

1. Open the Google Home app and make sure your Matter-enabled device is powered on.
2. The Google Home app should automatically detect the Matter device and send a pop-up notification. Tap Set up in the notification.
   If you don’t get a notification tap Devices Add   New device. The app will look for devices to add, if it doesn't find one, it will show a list to select from. Tap  Matter-enabled device.
3. Scan the Matter QR code of your Matter-enabled device.
4. Tap I agree to connect the device to your Google Account.
5. Select the home where you want to add your Matter-enabled device.
   Note: If you don’t have a Matter-enabled Google hub, the Google Home app prompts you that a hub is required to control your Matter-enabled device through the Google Home app. You can still add your Matter-enabled device to the Google Home app, however you won’t be able to control it from the app or with Google Assistant.
6. Once the device connects successfully, select a room where your Matter-enabled device will be located and name your device.

Set up your Matter-enabled device in the manufacturer’s app

Set up your Matter-enabled device in the manufacturer’s app (if there is one available). If you’re unable to complete setup in the manufacturer’s app, contact the device manufacturer for assistance.

After you complete the setup, follow the manufacturer instructions to share device access with the Google Home app.

Fix issues during setup

Setup freezes or can’t finish

1. Restart your Matter-enabled device. Refer to its included instructions or online help to learn how.
2. Close the Google Home app.  
3. Clear the Google Home app’s cache. Instructions can vary by OS. On most Android devices, go to Settings    Apps  select the Google Home app   Storage & cache  Clear cache. If you can’t find the app cache settings, contact your mobile device manufacturer.
4. Restart your phone.
5. Open the Google Home app and start the setup process again.

If setup continues to freeze or fails to complete, contact your device manufacturer for help. You might need to reset your device.

Manage your Matter-enabled device

Change the nickname of your Matter-enabled device

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. Tap Favorites or Devices
3. Touch and hold your device's tile.
4. At the top right, tap Settings Name.
5. Enter a name tap Save.

Assign your Matter-enabled device to a different room

1. Open the Google Home app  .
2. Tap Favorites or Devices
3. Touch and hold your device’s tile.
4. At the top right, tap Settings Room choose a room tap Next.

Move your Matter-enabled device to a different home

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. Tap Favorites or Devices
3. Touch and hold the device’s tile.
4. At the top right, tap Settings Home choose a home tap Next choose a room tap Next.

Remove your Matter-enabled device from the Google Home app

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. Tap Favorites or Devices
3. Touch and hold your device's tile.
4. At the top right, tap Settings Remove device Remove.

Learn about how Nest devices work with Matter.