Tuesday, 25 Jun 2024
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How to Connect Your Google Home to a New Wi-Fi Network

From weather alerts and phone lookups to trivia questions and bedtime stories, your Google Home smart speaker is a powerhouse of convenience. But if you’ve recently switched routers or updated your Wi-Fi network, it’s crucial to connect your Google Home to the new network. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Read on to find out how.

Changing the Wi-Fi Network on your Google Home

If you haven’t connected your Google Home or Google Home Mini to Wi-Fi, let’s start by downloading the Google Home app on your phone or tablet. Then, follow our guide to connect your Google Home to Wi-Fi for the first time. Once you’re set up but need to change the network or connect to a new password-protected Wi-Fi network, follow these straightforward steps:

  1. Open the Google Home app on your phone or tablet.
  2. Tap the “+” button in the upper-left corner, and select “Set up device.”
  3. Look for your Google Home device in the list and tap its menu button (three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner).
  4. Select “Settings” from the pop-up menu.
  5. Find “Device Settings” and tap “Wi-Fi.”
  6. The Wi-Fi settings for your Google Home device will be displayed. If it’s connected to a network, select “Forget this Network,” then confirm by tapping “Forget Wi-Fi Network.”
  7. On the Google Home app home screen, tap the “Devices” button.
  8. Tap “Add New Device.”
  9. You’ll be prompted to go to your Google Home device’s Wi-Fi settings and connect to the Google Home hotspot in the network list. Look for the name you assigned during setup.
  10. Return to the Google Home app. Your device will emit a sound and ask if you heard it. If you did, tap “Yes.”
  11. Select the location of your device on the next screen, and tap “Next.”
  12. Enter a name for your Google Home speaker, select your Wi-Fi network, and tap “Next.”
  13. Finally, enter your Wi-Fi network password and tap “Connect.”
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Once you’ve changed the network for your Google Home, all Google devices connected to it will automatically switch to the new network.

That’s it! You’re all set to enjoy the seamless connection between your Google Home and your new Wi-Fi network. Don’t forget to explore the vast range of features that your smart speaker has to offer. Happy streaming and commanding your Google Home!