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Before you know it, you'll be using your Google Nest speaker to control Philips Hue lights, change the temperature on your Google Nest thermostat and much more.īefore we get started, we'll assume you already have a smart speaker with Google Assistant built-in up and running. With this guide, we'll go through each step in detail. How do you add devices, and which ones are even compatible? These are natural questions to ask when you're first starting out. However, learning how to add devices to your Google Home can be confusing to start with - even if the Seamless Setup feature does make adding certain devices much easier.

The Google Assistant is a master at connecting to other devices in the smart home, with speakers like the Google Nest Mini and Nest Hub acting as a proxy to control lights, door locks, cameras and more.
