Requirements for Google Nest and Chromecast devices

Make sure that your phone or tablet meets the requirements below. Also check that the app and your device's OS are both up to date. If not, you may experience issues using either app.

Your phone or computer’s operating system needs to meet the minimum requirements below or newer to use Google Nest devices and third-party products with the Home and Nest app.

Home app requirements

• A Google Account
• A home Wi-Fi network
• One of the following mobile devices:
  • Android phone or tablet with Android 9.0 or later
  • iPhone or iPad with iOS 15.0 or later

You can download the Google Home app from the Google Play Store or the App store.

 

Note: You can’t set up devices or use the Google Home app on a computer.

Nest app requirements

Note: The Nest app is not available in all regions and languages.

The table below outlines the minimum requirements to install and use the Nest app on different devices.

Web browser on a computer

OS requirements: Windows 7 or later Mac OS 10.9 or later Chrome OS 38 or later Browser requirements: Firefox 33 or later Google Chrome 38 or later Internet Explorer 11 or later Safari 7 or later To view and manage your Nest products, visit home.nest.com.

Terms of Service and privacy

The Google Terms of Service and supplemental Nest Terms of Service apply to use of the Google Home app and devices set up via the app.

Note: The privacy policy describes how data is handled by this app and these devices. More details in this Nest privacy Help Centre article. Learn about our commitment to privacy in the home.