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If you are offered this tutorial, it’s smart to take the opportunity to learn more! Afterward, you can do as you please with the smart device, but we’re going to talk about several other customization options that users may want to spend time going through. When finished, Google will give you a chance to review all your choices, and then offer a tutorial that shows you general information about how the device works. Other customization options are also available. This gives your device an added use, and even if you don’t use Google Photos, you can choose to connect to general pictures from Google’s art gallery instead. Google Photos: If you have a device with a display, Home will ask you if you want to connect your Google Photos account so it can show slideshows of your photos. Home will ask if you want to set this service up via Google Duo. Google Duo: Some Google devices can make phone calls or video calls. Supported video services include Netflix, CW, CBS, HBO Max, Hulu, Flex, YouTube, Viki, Crackle, Red Bull, Starz, and Google Play Movies and TV. Video services: If you have a Google device that has a display, like the Nest Hub, you should also connect any video services you have. Connect any music services you use so your Home/Nest device can play them. Music services: Your devices can connect to services like Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and more. However, it does mean that Google will be collecting additional information about you, so some people may want to pass. This is a great feature if multiple people in the home will be using the Google device and have their own Google accounts. Voice Match: Voice match can recognize your voice and distinguish it from several other voices. Here’s what you will need to make decisions about: Google Home will now ask you about several different connections you can make on your devices to ensure it works with your current services. Be sure to set the location of your Google Home device, as you’ll need this for things like local weather reports, traffic conditions, and commute times. If necessary, you may also be asked to input your physical address for the device if you have not already done so. Choose which room the device will be in, and you are ready to connect. Select Yes to verify that these numbers match and that you’re connecting the right device.
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If you do not see the notification, select the plus sign on the Home screen and choose Set Up Device to give the app a kick-start.Ī series of numbers will show up on the screen of both your Hub and on your phone, and these numbers should match. Usually, at this point, the Google Home app will say something like, “New device detected” or “Set up device.” Select this notification to begin. When you are logged in, open up your Google Home app and give it a moment to get its bearings. If you don’t already have one, head over to on your laptop or smartphone to create a new account. If you already have a Gmail address, that’s perfect - go ahead and enter that. To use a Google Home device, you’ll need a Google account. Be sure your smartphone is connected to your home Wi-Fi, as this is how the Google Home will be able to access your network information. When prompted, agree to turn on location permissions, as this makes it easier for the device to report accurate local weather, let you know the location of the nearest Walgreens, etc. Whether you use an iPhone or Android, you can find the Google Home app in the App Store or on Google Play. Keep your phone on hand, so you’ll know when the two are ready to be synced. Wait a few minutes for it to light up, and it will then begin looking for your phone to set up a connection. There is no power button on the Google Home, so as long as it’s plugged into an outlet, it’s automatically on. To get started, first plug your Google Home device into an outlet. John Velasco / Digital Trends Plug in the device