Set up Google devices in the Google Home or Nest app

You can control smart devices that are compatible with Google Assistant, such as speakers, displays, thermostats, sensors, lights and plugs, with the Google Home app. The setup process to add a device to a home varies by device, so it's important to follow the correct instructions.

If your device is in the list below, follow the instructions in the linked article:

• Google Nest or Home speakers and displays
• Google Wifi
• Nest Wifi
• Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) and Nest Thermostat
• Nest Temperature Sensor
• Chromecast
• Chromecast Audio
• TV that works with Google Cast
• Chromecast with Google TV
• Google TV Streamer
• Google Pixel Tablet

Nest energy, safety and security devices

You need to set up some devices with the Nest app before you can add them to the Home app. For instructions, select your product from the list:

• Google Nest Protect
• Google Nest cameras
• Google Nest Doorbell (wired) and Google Nest Doorbell (battery)
• Nest × Yale Lock
• Google Nest Connect
• Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen or earlier) and Nest Thermostat E

Once you've set up these devices in the Nest app, they may link automatically in the Home app, depending on your settings.

To find out if your devices have linked automatically:

1. Close both the Nest app and Home app.

2. Open the Home app .

3. Check if the devices are listed under a room name or under 'Local devices'.

   • If they aren't listed, follow the instructions to set them up in the Home app.

Note: Nest Protect only appears in the Nest app.

Third-party devices