Bring voiceactivated search to your home today!

You’re only six steps away from getting Google voice search in your home and controlling all your devices

ADAPT IT !

As Google Home isn’t officially available in the UK, and doesn’t charge via Micro USB or USB-C, you’re going to need an adapter to use it. While some are concerned about voltage, we’ve found that a cheap US-to-UK travel adapter works just fine. You can pick one up at Argos or Maplin for just a few quid or so.

NAME YOUR HOME

The app asks what room your Google Home is in, and you can name it using a preset, or by choosing Other. Once you’re all good, hit Continue and choose a Wi-Fi network to connect Home to. Enter your Wi-Fi password and hit Continue. Home may install an update at this point, so wait a while.

GET THE APP

The new Google Home app controls not only Google Home but any Chromecast devices you have around your house. It’s available for iOS and Android, so go to your chosen app store and download. Next, tap the Devices button (the small speaker and TV icon, top-right). The app will scan for a Google Home device. Next, hit Set Up.

google assistant

Google Assistant is only available in US English at the moment, so you’ll need to change your phone’s default language. Once you’ve done this sign into Google using the Home app and go through the steps, giving it permission to access your data, such as your calendar and to-do lists. Set the Location next.

CONN ECT TO home

The app will find your own Google Home and connect to its temporary hotspot to begin the set-up. It’ll then play a test sound on Google Home to make sure you’re setting up the right device. Tap on ‘I heard it’ to continue set-up – next, we’ll name Google Home properly so all devices work with it correctly.

MUSICAL HOME

If you’re subscribed to Spotify or Google Play Music you can add these accounts – but you can only have one service as a default. Spotify is the most popular; to add this, select it on the music services screen and then hit Link to link your Spotify account. And you’re done – ask Google Home anything you like!