
#I get prompted to install google assistant plus
If you do not see the notification, select the plus sign on the Home screen and choose Set Up Device to give the app a kick-start.Ī series of numbers will show up on the screen of both your Hub and on your phone, and these numbers should match. Usually, at this point, the Google Home app will say something like, “New device detected” or “Set up device.” Select this notification to begin. When you are logged in, open up your Google Home app and give it a moment to get its bearings. If you don’t already have one, head over to on your laptop or smartphone to create a new account.

If you already have a Gmail address, that’s perfect - go ahead and enter that.

To use a Google Home device, you’ll need a Google account. Be sure your smartphone is connected to your home Wi-Fi, as this is how the Google Home will be able to access your network information. When prompted, agree to turn on location permissions, as this makes it easier for the device to report accurate local weather, let you know the location of the nearest Walgreens, etc. Whether you use an iPhone or Android, you can find the Google Home app in the App Store or on Google Play. Keep your phone on hand, so you’ll know when the two are ready to be synced. Wait a few minutes for it to light up, and it will then begin looking for your phone to set up a connection.

There is no power button on the Google Home, so as long as it’s plugged into an outlet, it’s automatically on. To get started, first plug your Google Home device into an outlet. John Velasco / Digital Trends Plug in the device Set up shopping on your speaker or display.Sign in with Google and sync your device.
