Set up smart home devices using Google Home

You can control over 30,000 smart home devices including lights, switches, plugs, thermostats and more using Google Home.

Supported smart home devices

Here's a list of supported smart home devices that work with the Google Assistant on Google Home.

Step 1: Set up smart home devices

If you haven’t already, set up your Google Nest or Home device.
Set up your smart home devices by following the steps provided by the device maker.

Step 2: Connect smart home devices to your Google Home device

On your mobile device, open the Google Home app.
At the top left, tap Add Set up device Have something already set up?
If 'New Devices', select your location and tap Next Follow the steps to complete setup.
If 'Works with Google', then select the manufacturer of the device from the list.
Follow the in-app steps to complete setup.

Step 3: Set nicknames for devices

You can choose names to call your smart home devices.

On your mobile device, open the Google Home app .
Select your device Settings Name.
Enter a name tap Save.

Note: Nicknames are alternate ways to reference smart devices in the Google Home app. Nicknames that you've assigned to smart devices in the Google Home app are not reflected in the device maker’s app.

Step 4: Assign devices to a room

To control your devices more easily, assign them to a room in a home. You can create a new home, create a new room or add your devices to an existing room.

Note: All members of the home can control all devices in the home.

Add to a room

Add the device to a room in your current home

Open the Google Home app .
Tap the device that you want to add to a room Settings Room choose a room Save.

Add the device to a new room in your current home

Open the Google Home app .
Tap the device that you want to add to a room Settings Room scroll to the bottom and tap Add a custom room enter the room name tap Save.

Add the device to a room in a different home

Open the Google Home app .
Tap the device that you want to add to a room Settings Home choose a home Next choose a room Next.

Check for new devices

Using your voice

To do this…	Say, "Ok Google," then…
Sync all devices	"Sync my devices"
Sync a device type	"Sync my lights"

Important:

You must have already set up your devices in the partner app (Step 1 above).
If you're syncing multiple devices at once, you may receive a timeout error.

Using the Google Home app

On your mobile device, open the Google Home app .
Scroll down to 'Other Cast Devices' where you’ll see all devices on the same network that aren’t linked to a home or room.
Follow the steps to set a nickname for these devices and add them to a room.

Change a device’s room

On your mobile device, open the Google Home app .
Tap on the device Settings Room choose a room Next.

Rename a room

On your mobile device, open the Google Home app .
Tap the name of the room that you want to change.
Tap Settings Name enter a name Save.

Delete a room

On your mobile device, open the Google Home app .
Tap the name of the room that you want to delete.
Tap Settings Delete room Remove.
Note: Any devices in the room will be removed from the room. You can add them to a different room.

Control your smart home devices

After you set up your devices, you can use voice commands and the Google Home app to control them. Learn how to control your smart home devices with Google Home.

Disconnect devices from the Google Home app

If you no longer want to control your smart home devices using your Assistant, you can disconnect your account.

On your mobile device, open the Google Home app .
Select your device Settings Unlink Unlink.