Set up your Google Nest or Home speaker or display

The Google Home app  will walk you through the steps to set up your Google Nest or Home speaker or display.

If you want to set up another device, you can find additional instructions below:

• Set up Google devices in the Google Home or Nest app
• Connect third-party smart home devices in the Google Home app

Click here for the guided setup tool

What you need to get started​

• A speaker or display.
• Latest version of the Google Home app.
• Latest version of the Google app.
• A Google Account.
• A mobile phone or tablet that:
  • Has Android 9.0 or later.
  • Works with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi network (a WPA-2 Enterprise network won't work).
  • Has Bluetooth turned on.
• An Internet connection and secure wireless network.
• If you already use Duo for video calling, make sure that you use the same Google Account in Duo and in the Google Home app.

Get started

1. Plug in your speaker or display.
   • If the device has been used before, factory reset your speaker or display before you continue.
2. On your phone or tablet, open the Google Home app .
   1. If you haven't set up a home, tap Create home enter a nickname for your home enter an address (optional) tap Next.
   2. Tap the name of your home Next.
3. Tap Devices   Add Google Nest or partner device .
4. Follow the in-app steps. Note: You can opt out of some settings, like Voice Match or personal results. You can also change your device settings at any time after you complete setup.

Fix issues during setup

Speaker or display doesn't appear in the Google Home app

Restart your speaker or display

1. Unplug your device.
2. Wait for 10 seconds, then plug it back in.

Restart the Home app

1. Close the Home app . Learn how to close apps.
2. Open the Home app .

Setup freezes or can't finish

Restart your speaker or display

1. Unplug your device.
2. Wait for 10 seconds, then plug it back in.
3. Start the setup process again.

Fix issues during setup

If you experience issues while setting up your Nest speaker or display, go to Fix issues during Nest speakers or displays setup.

What to do next

• Explore what you can do on your speaker or display: Learn how to play podcasts, make phone calls, control smart devices and much more.
• Change your Google Assistant settings: Set up your music, TV and news services.
• Change your Google Account settings: Set up and customise Google Account information and features.