For an immersive music and media experience, you can pair two speakers together to set up stereo sound. Stereo sound pairing is available on Google Home, Google Nest Mini (2nd gen), Google Home Mini (1st gen), Google Home Max, and Google Nest Audio. Both devices need to be the same model (Example: two Nest Mini speakers or two Nest Audio speakers), and located in the same room.
If you want to stream your media to several speakers throughout your home, learn more about creating and managing speaker groups.
Google Home
Step 1. Place speakers in the best position in your room
For the best sound quality, place the two speakers:
- On top of a solid, level surface, and away from the edge of the surface
- At the same height as each other
Step 2. Set up both Google Home speakers
Set up both Google Home speakers in the Google Home app. Once they’re set up, they’ll appear in the app as a separate device.
Step 3. Pair the speakers
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your Google Nest or Home speaker.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap one of the speakers you want to pair.
- At the top right corner, tap Settings
.
- Tap Speaker pair
Next.
- Select two devices you’d like to pair
Next.
- The LED lights on one of the speakers will start flashing white. Tap Left or Right to match the location of the blinking speaker
Next.
-
Note: Once set up, your Assistant will respond from the left speaker.
-
- Under “Where is your pair?,” choose a room for the speaker pair
Next.
- Create a name for your speaker pair
Next
Done.
In the home tab of the Google Home app, your speaker pair will appear as a single device. You can tap on your speaker pair to control the pair.
Step 4. Control the speaker pair
Media control
All media controls (play, pause, next, previous, volume control) control the speaker pair, not individual speakers.
Settings
Assistant settings, device settings, and sound settings apply to the speaker pair and can't be changed on individual speakers.
Using your Assistant
Important: When two speakers are paired, your Assistant functions and responds on the left speaker.
Grouping a speaker pair
You can add a speaker pair to a speaker group. The speaker pair acts as a single device within that group.
Unpair speakers
If you no longer want to use your speakers as a stereo pair, you can unpair them.
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your Google Nest or Home speaker.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap the speaker pair.
- At the top right corner, tap Settings
Speaker pair
Separate speaker pair
Separate.
Important: After you unpair your speakers, you’ll need to re-link the device that was on the right side to your Google Account:
- From the Home tab, select the right-side speaker that you need to relink
tap Settings
Link Account.
- Your two speakers will be listed separately on the home screen.
Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)
Step 1. Place speakers in the best position in your room
For the best sound quality, place the two speakers:
- On top of a solid, level surface, and away from the edge of the surface
- At the same height as each other
Step 2. Set up both Google Nest Mini speakers
Set up both Google Nest Mini speakers in the Google Home app. Once they’re set up, they’ll appear in the app as a separate device.
Step 3. Pair the speakers
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your Google Nest or Home speaker.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap one of the speakers you want to pair.
- At the top right corner, tap Settings
.
- Tap Speaker pair
Next.
- Select two devices you’d like to pair
Next.
- The LED lights on one of the speakers will start flashing white. Tap Left or Right to match the location of the blinking speaker
Next.
-
Note: Once set up, your Assistant will respond from the left speaker.
-
- Under “Where is your pair?,” choose a room for the speaker pair
Next.
- Create a name for your speaker pair
Next
Done.
In the home tab of the Google Home app, your speaker pair will appear as a single device. You can tap on your speaker pair to control the pair.
Step 4. Control the speaker pair
Media control
All media controls (play, pause, next, previous, volume control) control the speaker pair, not individual speakers.
Settings
Assistant settings, device settings, and sound settings apply to the speaker pair and can't be changed on individual speakers.
Using your Assistant
Important: When two speakers are paired, your Assistant functions and responds on the left speaker.
Grouping a speaker pair
You can add a speaker pair to a speaker group. The speaker pair acts as a single device within that group.
Unpair speakers
If you no longer want to use your speakers as a stereo pair, you can unpair them.
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your Google Nest or Home speaker.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap the speaker pair.
- At the top right corner, tap Settings
Speaker pair
Separate speaker pair
Separate.
Important: After you unpair your speakers, you’ll need to re-link the device that was on the right side to your Google Account:
- From the Home tab, select the right-side speaker that you need to relink
tap Settings
Link Account.
- Your two speakers will be listed separately on the home screen.
Google Home Mini (1st gen)
Step 1. Place speakers in the best position in your room
For the best sound quality, place the two speakers:
- On top of a solid, level surface, and away from the edge of the surface
- At the same height as each other
Step 2. Set up both Google Home Mini speakers
Set up both Google Home Mini speakers in the Google Home app. Once they’re set up, they’ll appear in the app as a separate device.
Step 3. Pair the speakers
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your Google Nest or Home speaker.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap one of the speakers you want to pair.
- At the top right corner, tap Settings
.
- Tap Speaker pair
Next.
- Select two devices you’d like to pair
Next.
- The LED lights on one of the speakers will start flashing white. Tap Left or Right to match the location of the blinking speaker
Next.
-
Note: Once set up, your Assistant will respond from the left speaker.
-
- Under “Where is your pair?,” choose a room for the speaker pair
Next.
- Create a name for your speaker pair
Next
Done.
In the home tab of the Google Home app, your speaker pair will appear as a single device. You can tap on your speaker pair to control the pair.
Step 4. Control the speaker pair
Media control
All media controls (play, pause, next, previous, volume control) control the speaker pair, not individual speakers.
Settings
Assistant settings, device settings, and sound settings apply to the speaker pair and can't be changed on individual speakers.
Using your Assistant
Important: When two speakers are paired, your Assistant functions and responds on the left speaker.
Grouping a speaker pair
You can add a speaker pair to a speaker group. The speaker pair acts as a single device within that group.
Unpair speakers
If you no longer want to use your speakers as a stereo pair, you can unpair them.
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your Google Nest or Home speaker.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap the speaker pair.
- At the top right corner, tap Settings
Speaker pair
Separate speaker pair
Separate.
Important: After you unpair your speakers, you’ll need to re-link the device that was on the right side to your Google Account:
- From the Home tab, select the right-side speaker that you need to relink
tap Settings
Link Account.
- Your two speakers will be listed separately on the home screen.
Google Home Max
Step 1. Place speakers in the best position in your room
For the best sound quality, place the two speakers:
- On top of the silicone bases, with the bases placed in the middle of the bottom of the speakers
- On top of a solid, level surface, and away from the edge of the surface
- About 10 ft apart
- About 8-10 feet from your typical listening position
- At the same height. This height should be around the same height as your ears.
- In the same orientation, either both sitting vertically or both sitting horizontally
Step 2. Set up both Google Home Max speakers
Set up both Google Home Max speakers in the Google Home app. Once they’re set up, they’ll appear in the app as a separate device.
Step 3. Pair the speakers
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your Google Nest or Home speaker.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap one of the speakers you want to pair.
- At the top right corner, tap Settings
.
- Tap Speaker pair
Next.
- Select two devices you’d like to pair
Next.
- The LED lights on one of the speakers will start flashing white. Tap Left or Right to match the location of the blinking speaker
Next.
-
Note: Once set up, your Assistant will respond from the left speaker.
-
- Under “Where is your pair?,” choose a room for the speaker pair
Next.
- Create a name for your speaker pair
Next
Done.
In the home tab of the Google Home app, your speaker pair will appear as a single device. You can tap on your speaker pair to control the pair.
Step 4. Control the speaker pair
Media control
All media controls (play, pause, next, previous, volume control) control the speaker pair, not individual speakers.
Settings
Assistant settings, device settings, and sound settings apply to the speaker pair and can't be changed on individual speakers.
Using your Assistant
Important: When two speakers are paired, your Assistant functions and responds on the left speaker.
Grouping a speaker pair
You can add a speaker pair to a speaker group. The speaker pair acts as a single device within that group.
Unpair speakers
If you no longer want to use your speakers as a stereo pair, you can unpair them.
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your Google Nest or Home speaker.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap the speaker pair.
- At the top right corner, tap Settings
Speaker pair
Separate speaker pair
Separate.
Important: After you unpair your speakers, you’ll need to re-link the device that was on the right side to your Google Account:
- From the Home tab, select the right-side speaker that you need to relink
tap Settings
Link Account.
- Your two speakers will be listed separately on the home screen.
Google Nest Audio
Step 1. Place speakers in the best position in your room
For the best sound quality, place the two speakers:
- On top of a solid, level surface, and away from the edge of the surface
- At the same height as each other
Step 2. Set up both Nest Audio speakers
Set up both Nest Audio speakers in the Google Home app. Once they’re set up, they’ll appear in the app as a separate device.
Step 3. Pair the speakers
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your Google Nest or Home speaker.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap one of the speakers you want to pair.
- At the top right corner, tap Settings
.
- Tap Speaker pair
Next.
- Select two devices you’d like to pair
Next.
- The LED lights on one of the speakers will start flashing white. Tap Left or Right to match the location of the blinking speaker
Next.
-
Note: Once set up, your Assistant will respond from the left speaker.
-
- Under “Where is your pair?,” choose a room for the speaker pair
Next.
- Create a name for your speaker pair
Next
Done.
In the home tab of the Google Home app, your speaker pair will appear as a single device. You can tap on your speaker pair to control the pair.
Step 4. Control the speaker pair
Media control
All media controls (play, pause, next, previous, volume control) control the speaker pair, not individual speakers.
Settings
Assistant settings, device settings, and sound settings apply to the speaker pair and can't be changed on individual speakers.
Using your Assistant
Important: When two speakers are paired, your Assistant functions and responds on the left speaker.
Grouping a speaker pair
You can add a speaker pair to a speaker group. The speaker pair acts as a single device within that group.
Unpair speakers
If you no longer want to use your speakers as a stereo pair, you can unpair them.
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your Google Nest or Home speaker.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Tap the speaker pair.
- At the top right corner, tap Settings
Speaker pair
Separate speaker pair
Separate.
Important: After you unpair your speakers, you’ll need to re-link the device that was on the right side to your Google Account:
- From the Home tab, select the right-side speaker that you need to relink
tap Settings
Link Account.
- Your two speakers will be listed separately on the home screen.