Google Home Setup & Use

Table of Content

• If I use my own router and decide I’d like to use Google Wifi down the line, can I still get Google Wifi?
• What is my set-top box name and how do I change it?
• Sign in for additional support options to quickly solve your issue
• Step 1: Open Settings
• Meet the updated Google Home.
• Speaker or display doesn't appear in the Google Home app

Chromecast with Google TV requires a TV with an HDMI port, a Wi-Fi network, a Google Account, a nearby electrical outlet, and a compatible mobile device. Minimum OS requirements are available at g.co/cast/req. To view content in HD, an HD-capable TV and reliable broadband internet connection are also required. Services not available in all countries or regions, and are subject to change.

You need powerful Wi-Fi that can handle all of them. That’s why with our 2 Gig plan, you’ll also get a Wi-Fi 6-enabled Google Fiber Multi-Gig Router and a Google Fiber Mesh Extender. When the Phone Box is properly connected, the LED on the front will appear solid blue.

If I use my own router and decide I’d like to use Google Wifi down the line, can I still get Google Wifi?

If the LED does not display solid blue 2-3 minutes after being connected to power, contact Google Fiber customer support. Although we don't expect you to troubleshoot your own Phone Box, the following LED states might help customer support diagnose your issue. If you want to set up a different device, you can find the instructions in Set up smart devices in the Google Home app.

Next to When Firefox starts, open the drop down menu and select Show my home page. Click on the settings icon in the upper-right corner of your browser and select Settings. To sync your tabs, bookmarks, apps, themes and more across all your devices, click the Sign in to Chrome button at the top of the Settings page. TheGoogle Terms of Serviceand supplementalNest Terms of Serviceapply to use of the Google Home app and devices set up via the app. Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data.

What is my set-top box name and how do I change it?

Chromecast with Google TV can stream in up to 4K, and Chromecast with Google TV can stream in up to 1080p. To stream in 4K, a 4K-capable TV, reliable broadband internet connection, and 4K entertainment are required. To stream in HD, an HD-capable TV, reliable broadband internet connection, and HD entertainment are required.

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If you move your Google device to a new room or it gets unplugged by accident it's a pain to get it to work again. Adding smart plugs or bulbs is a challenge when it doesn't find it. Most of the time I have to download the brands app as well when it should just be a simple process. You can set up multiple accounts so each member of the household has their own Google TV profile. Downloaded apps and app login details can be used across profiles, so there is no need to start from scratch each time you set up a new profile.

Protect your network against router hacks and security threats with automatic software updates and secure boot and upgrade. Use the Google Home app to get your network up and running, with a set up that’s simple. If you have 1 Gig, you are welcome to use the router that works for you.

So you get a stronger signal throughout your home. Google Wifi is a mesh Wi-Fi system that replaces older, traditional routers with seamless coverage throughout your home—without the headaches of signal drops or dead zones. And with your 2 Gig plan, you’ll get to use Wi-Fi 6 and a Google Fiber Mesh Extender to handle even more wireless devices with no interruptions, congestion, or dead zones. And, some devices may not be capable of going as fast as your internet can .

If you have 2 Gig, you’ll need to use the Google Fiber Multi-Gig Router at this time. If your Google Fiber Phone Box is lost or stolen, contact Google Fiber customer support immediately to protect your privacy and security. Or try downloading Google Chrome for a fast, free browsing experience. Chrome runs websites and applications with lightning speed. We can’t figure out which internet browser instructions to show you. Try clicking on the name of your browser in the top menu and then selecting Preferences, Settings, or Options.

See what the world is watching - from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fitness, movies, and more. Get personal suggestions based on your subscriptions, viewing habits, and movies or shows you own. Here is the new Google TV APK available for download directly from the Play Store.

Controlling your Fios TV is as easy as telling Google Assistant what you want to watch. A few weeks ago we unveiled Google Home Mini, the newest addition to the Google Home family. About the size of a donut, it has all the smarts of the Google Assistant and gives you hands-free help in any room of your house. Starting today, you can grab it online from the Google Store or online or on shelves of Best Buy, Walmart, Target and other stores. Select PayPal Credit at checkout to have the option to pay over time.

Chromecast with Google TV supports more than 11,000 apps available on Google Play, which can be downloaded during and after setup on the device. Press the Google Assistant button on the voice remote to ask for specific shows – or search by genre, actor, and more. Discover movies and TV shows from across your services all in one place. If you are using a Verizon P265 remote control with a VMS1100 or IPC1100 set-top box –Point the remote control at your set-top box and press the “D” key.

Cast from thousands of compatible Android and iOS apps directly from your phone, laptop, or tablet. "Find action movies"Add to a watchlist right from your Google search. Moreover, the Google TV user interface is much better and clean. It is just a skin like PatchWall for Xiaomi Mi TVs and OxygenPlay for OnePlus TVs.

If you pick our 1 Gig plan, you may be able to get Google Wifi. Google Wifi’s access points work together to create one seamless Wi-Fi network for your whole home. Your internet can come with up to two Google Wifi points, which typically cover up to 3,000 square feet. You can also use the Google Home app to set up and control your home network—and keep your internet family friendly with Family Wi-Fi. The app and controls are fantastic, but adding a new device is clunky, not intuitive and most of the time doesn't work.