Control smart home devices added to the Google Home app

You can control over 50,000 smart home devices like TVs, lights, appliances, plugs, thermostats, sensors, and more when you add them to the Google Home app. To start, set up your device in the Google Home app, then check that they've been synced.

Control devices with voice commands

Once you set up your Google smart speaker or display in the Google Home app, you can use voice commands to control your linked smart device.

Learn how to control smart home devices by voice.

Control devices with the Google Home app

After you set up your device in the Google Home app, you can control it from your phone or tablet.

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. Tap Home   All devices , then find your device's tile.
   • Some tiles allow you to:
     • Tap the tile to take a quick action with the device. For example, turn lights on and off or lock and unlock a door.
     • Drag a slider on the tile to gradually adjust. For example, you can dim your lights or change the volume on your speaker or display.
3. Touch and hold your device’s tile until the controls open.

Set up quick access to select device controls:

• On the lock screen of some Android phones and tablets
• On the Favorites widget

Use the Google Home app to control your devices from your:

• Smartwatch
• Browser
• Pixel Tablet
• Google TV

Control and schedule multiple devices with Routines

Create or customize a Routine to control multiple devices at once. Routines can start:

• According to a schedule
• With a voice command
• With the Google Home app
• When everyone's away or someone's home

Learn how to set up and schedule a Routine.

Fix a problem

Check these things first

• Is your device plugged into a wall outlet and powered on?
• Are your devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network?
• Are your devices in the same home in the Google Home app?
• Are your devices updated with their manufacturer's latest firmware?
• Are you in the same room as your devices?

Can't find device in the Google Home app

Important: You need to set up some devices in the manufacturer's app and the Google Home app. Use the correct setup instructions for your device.

If you add, update, or change a device in the partner app and can't find the device in the Google Home app, try to sync the smart home control device and your speaker or display.

Sync your devices in the Google Home app

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
3. Verify that the Google Account shown is the one linked to your Google device.
   • To switch accounts, tap the drop-down another account or Add another account.
4. Resync your linked smart home devices with the Google Home app.
   • Tap Home   All devices , then swipe down with your finger on the screen.
   • Tap your Profile picture or Initial  Home settings  Works with Google. Select the partner then tap Reconnect account.
5. There will be a spinning circle. The sync is complete when the circle disappears.
6. Tap Home   All devices , then check for your device.

If you sync multiple devices at once, you may receive a timeout error.

Sync your devices with your voice assistant

To do this:	Say "Hey Google" or "Ok Google," then:
Sync all devices	"Sync my devices."
Sync a device type	"Sync my lights."

Voice commands don't work

To fix the issue, rename your device.

1. Make sure your mobile device or tablet and the device you want to rename are linked to the same account.
2. Open the Google Home app .
3. Tap Home  All devices , then touch and hold your device's tile.
4. Tap Settings .
   • Google smart home devices only: Tap Device information.
5. Tap Name, then, enter a new name.
6. Tap Save.

Tips:

• Do not include numbers, special characters, or room names.
• Avoid names that sound similar, such as "Table light left" and "Table light right."

Device appears offline

To fix the issue:

Reconnect your smart home device’s power cable

1. Unplug your device and wait for one to two minutes.
2. Plug your device back in, then turn the power back on.

Reboot your Wi-Fi router

Check with your device manufacturer for specific instructions on how to reboot your Wi-Fi router.

For more information on how to reboot your Nest or Google Wifi device, refer to Restart Nest Wifi or Google Wifi devices.

Unlink and relink your devices

To unlink your device:

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
3. Tap Home settings   Works with Google.
4. Under "Linked", tap the third-party device Unlink account Unlink.

To relink your device:

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
3. Tap Home settings  Works with Google.
4. In the search box, type the name of the third-party device.
5. Follow the instructions in the app to link your account.

Tip: Tap Relink on the error screen to automatically relink your Google Home app to your Integration account.

Related resources

• Explore devices you can use
• Set up smart devices in the Google Home or Nest app
• Set up your Google Nest or Home speaker or display
• Control smart home devices by voice
• Control Google Nest or Home devices by touch
• Control your smart home devices with the Gemini mobile app