Access Google Assistant with your voice
Under “Popular settings,” tap Hey Google and Voice Match. Turn on Hey Google. If you don't find “Hey Google,” turn on Google Assistant. Tip: If you're signed in to a Google Workspace for Education account on your device and can't turn on “Hey Google,” the admin might disabled this setting. Contact your admin for more details.
Connect your Google Nest speaker or display to Wi-Fi
If your device isn't currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, set up the device in the Google Home app. Open the Google Home app . Tap Devices Add Google Nest or partner device . Follow the in-app steps. If these steps don't solve the issue, you'll need to factory reset your speaker or display, then set it up again.
Set up your Google Nest or Home speaker or display
A Google Nest or Home speaker or display. Latest version of the Google Home app . A Google Account. An Android 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. Learn how to turn on Bluetooth on Android devices.
Fix issues with “Hey Google” on a speaker, Smart Display, or Smart ...
Speakers (except Google Home), Smart Displays, or Smart Clocks: On the back of your device, make sure the switch for the microphone is turned on. The switch is often orange or red when the microphone is turned off. Google Home: On the back of your speaker, press the microphone mute button to turn the microphone on or off. Your Assistant will ...
Make calls on your Google Assistant device
As of February 2024, Google Assistant no longer supports a call to a Smart speaker or Smart display device from another Assistant-enabled device. You can ask Google Assistant to make phone calls to your friends, family, and businesses on your speaker, Smart Display, or Pixel Tablet. You can't receive incoming phone calls.
Fix issues with “Hey Google” - Google Assistant Help
If your Google Assistant doesn’t work or respond to “Hey Google” on your Android device, make sure Google Assistant, Hey Google and Voice Match are turned on: On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Assistant app and say, “Assistant settings.”
Listen to music on Google Nest speakers and displays
Spotify on your speaker or display or audio group will play: Spotify on audio devices that work with Google Cast (Example: Chromecast Audio) will play: Spotify on video devices that work with Google Cast (Example: Google streaming device) will play: Spotify Premium on all devices (speakers or displays, audio groups, audio devices, and video ...
Get a sound after you say “Hey Google” - Google Nest Help
Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network or linked to the same account as your speaker or display. Open the Google Home app . Tap Favorites or Devices.. Tap and hold your device's tile. Tap Settings Accessibility. To get a sound after you say "Hey Google," turn on Play start sound.
Set up your Google Assistant device
Plug in your Google Assistant device. Get the latest version of the Google Home app and Google app: Go to Google Home app page, then tap Install or Update. If it shows "Installed," you already have the latest version. Go to Google app page, then follow the same steps. Make sure your device has Android 5.0 or up.
Fix issues with a Nest speaker or display not connecting to Wi-Fi
If you can find your Wi-Fi network listed in the Google Home app during setup, but you can't connect your Google Nest or Google Home speaker or display to the network and complete the setup process, try these steps. Initial checklist. Before you get started, make sure that: The Nest speaker or display is powered on and plugged into a wall outlet.