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Buy a Google Home device & get $25 off your Walmart order on Google Express
Buy Google Home or Google Home Mini from Walmart, Walmart.com, or from Walmart on Google Express and receive $25 off your Walmart order on Google Express. Offer details Google Home and Google Home Mini must be purchased at Walmart, Walmart.com, or ...
Find Google Home promotional offers
Once you have set up Google Home, you can find and redeem all available offers. If you see a "No offers available" message while checking for offers, there are no available offers at this time. How to redeem your free 1 year trial of YouTube Red ...
How to redeem your free 12 month trial of YouTube Red on Google Max
Here's how to redeem your free 12 month trial of YouTube Red on Google Home Max. Offer eligibility The offer is available to customers who: Aren't current YouTube Red or Google Play Music subscribers. Haven't been YouTube Red or Google Play Music ...
Link your music services and set your default service
You can connect your music and pick a favorite music service as your default. This default service will be used first when possible. Link your music services Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Google Home ...
Link your TVs and speakers to Google Home
When you link your TVs and speakers, you can use your Google Assistant to control music and video. What you'll need The following Cast devices can play media using Google Home: Chromecast or TV with Chromecast built-in Chromecast Audio or speaker ...
Choose your news sources
You can choose your news sources and customize the order in which they play. Choose your news sources Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Google Home device. Open the Google Home app . In the top left corner ...
Change the device name
You can change the name of your Google Home device. This includes Google HomeGoogle Home Mini, and Google Home Max. Change the device name Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Google Home device. Open the ...
Change the device address
The device address is the physical location of Google Home or Google Home Mini. This may not be the same address as your work and home locations. When asking for local places, weather, and time information, this device address is used as the default ...
Turn Personal results on or off
Personal results allows your Google Assistant on Google Home to read private info like your shopping list, calendar and flights, and help you with tasks like payments. Note: Personal results must be on to hear any personalized information. Turn ...
Change your Google Assistant language
You can change your Google Assistant's language. This changes the Assistant language on all Google Home devices. Languages you can use The Google Assistant is available in English (U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia), French, German, and Japanese. Change ...
Turn YouTube Restricted Mode on or off
Turning on YouTube Restricted Mode lets you hide songs and videos that may contain inappropriate content. Turn YouTube Restricted Mode on or off Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Google Home device. Open ...
Turn notifications on or off
You can receive notifications like reminders on Google Home devices. This includes Google Home, Google Home Mini, and Google Home Max. Turn notifications on or off Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Google ...
Change your home and work locations
Your home and work locations are synced with the Google Maps settings on your mobile device. However, you can manually set these addresses. Change your home and work locations Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as ...
Change your nickname
By default your nickname is the first name associated with your Google Account. However you can set a different nickname and teach the Google Assistant the correct pronunciation. Change your nickname Make sure your mobile device or tablet is ...
Choose a weather unit
You can change your weather unit to Fahrenheit or Celsius. Choose a weather unit Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Google Home device. Open the Google Home app . In the top left corner of the app's Home ...
Change the voice of your Google Assistant
You can change the sound of your Google Assistant’s voice. Changing the voice setting will apply to all of your Google Assistant devices. This feature is only available in the U.S. Change the voice of your Assistant Make sure your mobile device or ...
See all devices linked to a Google Account
You can see all Google Home devices linked to a Google Account. See all devices linked to a Google Home account Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Google Home device. Open the Google Home app . In the top ...
Reboot Google Home
Rebooting Google Home or Google Home Mini may fix several issues. There are two ways to reboot your Google Home device. Note: Google Home and Google Home Mini are both referred to as "Google Home device" below. From the Google Home app Make sure your ...
Activity controls and Google Home
If Google Home stopped working or you received an error message similar to: "Actually, there are some basic settings that need your permission first. Just go into the Google Home app on your phone for more details," you may have turned off ...
Change the Wi-Fi network of Google Home
To change the Wi-Fi network connected to a Google Home device, Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, or Google Home. Open the Google Home app . In the top right corner of the Home ...
Updates to Google Home
To enjoy the latest and greatest features available on Google Home, your device may need to update to the most recent software version. This is done automatically as part of setup so there's nothing you need to do to get the update. Note: During the ...
Remove Voice Match from Google Home
Benefits of Voice Match When you use Voice Match on Google Home, your Assistant can recognize your voice and provide personalized information based on your Google Account, including calendar events, your commute, and your day. What happens if you ...
Need help? Find answers to your Google Home questions
We're here and ready to help! You can reach a Google Home expert at any time if you need assistance. With lots of different ways to get answers, it's easy to choose the option that works best for you. Note: Experts in the support channels below are ...
Share feedback about Google Home
We're always looking to improve Google Home and your feedback is important to us. Tell us how we're doing. We're listening! There are two ways to send feedback — using your voice and from the Google Home app. Send feedback using your voice To do ...
Safety & Regulatory Guide— United States
Please review the product information, regulatory information, health and safety information and instructions available at support.google.com/googlehome before using your device. The limited warranty and additional support resources are also ...
Google Home warranty — United States
This Limited Warranty applies only if you purchased your Google Home in the United States. What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? Google warrants that a new Google Home device (including any ancillary parts that may be packaged with ...
Introducing Chromecast
With Chromecast, you can easily enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows, photos, and websites from YouTube, Google Play, Chrome and more on your TV. Choose from over 200,000 TV shows and movies, 30 million songs, plus radio, sports, games, and more. ...
Introducing Chromecast Ultra
With Chromecast Ultra, you can enjoy all of your favorite movies, shows, games and music plus the latest 4K and HDR content. When combined with a 4K and HDR TV* and compatible content,** Chromecast Ultra offers 4K content with crisper picture, ...
How to cast: A quick start guide
Can't wait to get casting? I know, there's so much to see. Get started with these simple steps: Step 1: Plug in your Chromecast device Plug Chromecast into your TV, then connect the USB power cable to your Chromecast. Then either plug the other end ...
Set up your Chromecast device
The Google Home app will walk you through the steps to set up your Chromecast device. This includes Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra. Make sure you're using the latest version of Chrome by navigating to “Settings > About Google Chrome” and update ...
Requirements for Chromecast devices
Here are the minimum Operating System (OS) requirements for Chromecast devices: Mobile devices operating system (OS) requirements You can use the Google Home app on compatible mobile devices to set up Chromecast (both versions), Chromecast Ultra, ...
Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast: Quick Start Guide
If you wish to connect Chromecast without using Wi-Fi, the Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast lets you connect your Chromecast directly to your router through your wired Ethernet connection. To set up your Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast, you'll need: A ...
Chromecast LED status indicators
Chromecast has an LED light on the side of the device that visually explains what the device is doing. The following table shows the different LED status indicators and what the states mean. For Chromecast (1st gen) LED status LED indicator meaning ...
Use Nearby to find Chromecast devices
To make sure you don’t miss a moment of casting your favorite content, we’ll notify you when a nearby Chromecast device is ready to be set up. Requirements This functionality is only available on Android devices. It is not available on iOS devices. ...
Cast media control notifications
Control media that's playing on Chromecast (Chromecast, Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast Audio, TVs and speakers with Chromecast built-in) and Google Home devices directly from Cast media control notifications on Android. To see Cast media control ...
Cast video from Chromecast-enabled apps to your TV
Casting to your TV is a simple way to enjoy your favorite apps optimized for the big screen. You can even use your mobile device or tablet as a remote and control everything from playback to volume. Let's get started! For a video demonstration, check ...
Stream 4K Ultra HD content with Chromecast Ultra
To watch movies and TV shows in 4K Ultra HD and 4K HDR content using Chromecast Ultra, you need the following: A strong Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection A 4K compatible HDTV (see sample models below) An HDMI port that supports both HDCP 2.2 and 60 frames ...
How to use 50Hz mode
Your Chromecast is designed to pick the best mode supported by the TV and typically the TV will adjust the mode based on the stream. However, if you’re seeing jitter or stutter issues when viewing certain sports content that is encoded for 50Hz ...
Cast YouTube TV
Use YouTube TV with your Chromecast to cast your favorite programs to your TV. Step 1. Set up Chromecast To cast YouTube TV from your mobile device, tablet, or computer to your TV, you must set up Chromecast. Note: Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra ...
Casting a Chrome tab or entire desktop
You can cast a tab or your desktop from Chrome browser to your TV using your Chromecast device (Chromecast, Chromecast Ultra, TVs with Chromecast built-in). By casting a Chrome browser tab, you can mirror what's displaying on your computer screen ...
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