How to Set Up and Fix Issues on Google Nest or Home Display

Google Nest Home speaker is a smart home device that allows users to control their home with just their voice. With its built-in Google Assistant, users can ask for the weather, set alarms, play music, and control other smart home devices such as lights and thermostats. It has a sleek design and can blend seamlessly with any home decor.

The speaker is also equipped with advanced features such as voice recognition technology and far-field microphones, making it easy to hear from across the room. Google Nest Home speaker is a versatile and convenient device that brings the power of Google Assistant into your home, making it a great addition to any smart home setup.

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Google Nest Home Speaker Set Up and Troubleshoot

Setting up your Google Nest Home speaker is a straightforward process, but sometimes, users may face issues during the setup process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up your Google Nest Home speaker and troubleshoot any issues that you may encounter:

Step 1. Things to check on your phone/tablet:

  • Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Disable cellular/mobile data. This step will help your device or tablet not use mobile data because it can trouble the setup process.
  • Disable VPNs or proxy settings or apps. You can turn it on later once the setup process is complete to avoid troubleshooting.
  • For iPhone or iPad user, head to Settings app, tap your name at the top. Next, tap on iCloud and choose Private Relay and toggle it Off. This is an important step because it might interfere with the setup process. Tap back to the main settings and then choose Privacy & Security, tap on Local Network, and turn on Google Home. This way will block your apps on iOS from accessing other devices on the local network. If you want to set up your device, you will need the access from Google Home app to grant the access to the local network on your iOS.
  • Use the newest version of tablet/ or phone OS (Operating System). You can check your device’s setting for this update.
  • Use the newest version of Google Home app. You can check Google Play Store or Apple App store to get any updates.
  • Press and hold the power button to reboot your tablet or phone.

Step 2:  Recommended setup instructions

Here are the things you should know during Google Nest set up:

  • Make sure that your Google Home or Google Nest speaker or display is 4-6 m or 15-20ft of the WiFi router to make it easy to set up. It is better to move your device to the location you want after the setup is complete.
  • If you are using a dual band router but has different names for the available network, set up your device using 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
  • Remove the power cable of your Wi-Fi router to reboot it. Wait for about 30 seconds and then reconnect the power cable.
  • Reboot your Google Nest speaker, Google Home or Google nest display. To do so, remove the power cable. After that, you can reconnect it.
  • Retry the setup through the Google Home app.

If none of the steps above can help, do the factory reset on your device. Or, you can try Google Nest home setup through a different tablet or phone if you have more devices. If you don’t have one, borrow one from a family member first.

Step 3:  Alternative set up instructions

If you have followed the recommended setup steps above but nothing happens, try manually by connecting the setup Wi-Fi network. Start by broadcasting the Wi-Fi network from your device with the instructions below:

  • Force close Google Home app. For Android and iPad users, you can do it by swiping up from the bottom, hold, then release. If you are using older devices with a home button, double-click the Home button. After that, you can swipe up on the Google Home app.
  • Open the settings app on your phone or tablet.
  • Open the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
  • Look for and connect to an available network with the name “GoogleHomeXXXX” (where XXXX is a random number).
  • Once connected, re-launch the Google Home app and follow the instructions on screen.

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Advanced troubleshooting

If you are still getting issues at this point, maybe your Wi-Fi router has a setting that prevents your device from running properly. Go to the manual or the document of your Wi-Fi router. Alternatively, talk to the manufacturer’s customer service or official website to check the settings on your router below:

Enable:

  • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
  • Multicast
  • Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)

Disable:

  • AP/client isolation
  • Virtual private networks (VPNs)
  • Proxy servers
  • Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Proxy
  • MAC Address Filtering

NOTE:

Each Wi-Fi router has different settings. Not each setting is applicable to your router. Resetting or making changes to the router settings can cause unwanted consequences. So, if you have any questions and need a help, check the router manual or contact the router manufacturer.

 

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