Google Home

Google Home controls lights, plugs, thermostats and cameras from the Home app and by voice on any Nest speaker or Android phone.

Overview

Google Home is Google’s smart-home platform, driven by the Home app and Google Assistant. Nest speakers and the Nest Hub act as a Matter and Thread border router, so Matter devices pair with a QR code and run locally. Wi-Fi devices connect through their brand integration. Voice works on Nest speakers, Android and the Google app.

How to connect a DIY device

Open the Google Home app

Install it on iOS or Android and sign in with a Google account.

Add device

Tap + → Device. Scan the Matter QR code, or choose “works with Google” for a Wi-Fi brand.

Put it in a room

Assign a home and room for natural voice commands.

Automate

Use Home routines to run scenes by voice, time or presence.

Works with

Google Home speaks these protocols out of the box:

Matter Wi-Fi Thread Voice

FAQ

Do I need a Nest speaker?

Only for voice and for local Thread/Matter. The Home app alone controls Wi-Fi and Matter-over-Wi-Fi devices.

Is Thread supported?

Yes — Nest Hub (2nd gen), Nest Hub Max and Nest Wifi Pro are Thread border routers.

Any cost?

The app, voice and routines are free.

Build your Google Home smart home

Pick DIY devices that work with Google Home — install them yourself in an evening.

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