Google and its family of speakers have become one of the best options for creating a smart home. Furthermore, if you know the best tricks, you can get the most out of them. Today we're going to explain how to connect multiple Google Home speakers at the same time.
Yes, Google Home has a few hidden tricks to help you get the most out of it. For example, we've already talked about how to install and configure the Google Home favorites widget on your Android device, and today you'll see how to connect multiple Google Home speakers at the same time.
Why do I want to connect multiple Google Home speakers at the same time?
In case you didn't know, Google lets you connect multiple Home speakers. And what are the benefits? One of the main benefits is the possibility of creating a multi-room audio system.
This means you can sync all your speakers to play the same music in different rooms, or, if you prefer, send different audio to each of them.
And if you live with family, you should know that the speakers have a walkie-talkie mode. With Google Home's voice streaming feature, you can send voice messages to all the speakers in your home at the same time. This is useful for calling the family to dinner, reminding them of a task, or simply communicating without having to shout. You can also make calls from one speaker to another, so you won't be short of options.
And keep in mind that integrating multiple devices allows for better control of your smart home . Any speaker can use voice commands to turn lights on or off, adjust the temperature, or control connected devices from anywhere there's a speaker.
Continuing with the reasons why you should connect multiple Google Home speakers at once, they also offer improved voice command detection. With several speakers distributed in different areas, the system can recognize the user's voice more accurately and respond from the nearest device. Finally, having multiple Google Home speakers improves the ability to answer questions and get information at any time. So don't hesitate to follow this tutorial.
How to connect multiple Google Home speakers at once
The ability to connect multiple Google speakers and devices has its advantages, but not all devices support it. As you'll see on the Google Home support website, these are the compatible models.
Compatible devices
To create speaker groups, you will need one of the following devices:
Speakers and screens:
- Google Home
- Google Nest Mini (2nd gen.)
- Google Home Mini (1st gen.)
- Google Home Max
- Google NestAudio
- Google Nest Hub displays
- Google Nest Wifi Point
Google Pixel Tablet (Stand mode only)
Streaming devices:
- Google TV Streamer (4K)
- Chromecast with Google TV
- chromecast
- Chromecast Ultra
- Chromecast Audio
- Speakers and TVs that work with Google Cast
Create a speaker group on Google Home
- Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network or linked to the same account as your Google devices.
- Open the Google Home app on your mobile device.
- Access settings. To do this, tap "Settings" and then "Devices, Groups & Rooms."
- Create a speaker group by selecting “Speaker Groups” and then “Create Speaker Group.”
- Check the devices you want to include in the group. A check mark will appear next to each selected device.
- Tap “Next,” enter the group name, and then tap “Save.”
Edit or delete a speaker group
To edit a speaker group, follow these steps:
- Open the Google Home app and make sure your device is connected properly.
- Access speaker groups. To do this, go to "Settings" > "Devices, groups & rooms" > "Speaker groups."
- Tap the group you want to edit, then tap “Select Devices.”
- Check or uncheck the devices according to your preferences and tap “Save.”
To delete a group:
- Follow the steps above until you select the group you want to delete.
- Tap “Delete Group” and then “Remove” or “Delete.”
As you've seen, the process isn't particularly complicated, so feel free to follow these steps to connect multiple Google Home speakers at once.