The Google Nest Audio is a smart speaker designed for music lovers and smart home enthusiasts alike, offering **rich, room-filling sound** with clear vocals and powerful bass, all controllable with your voice via Google Assistant. It integrates seamlessly into your digital life, though a stable Wi-Fi connection is always required for full functionality.
Premium Audio Quality: Experience crisp vocals and powerful bass, designed to fill your room with sound.
Google Assistant Built-in: Get hands-free help with music playback, answers to questions, news updates, and managing your daily tasks.
Smart Home Control: Easily control compatible smart lights, thermostats, locks, and more using just your voice.
Multi-room Audio: Group multiple Nest Audio speakers or other Google Assistant-enabled speakers to play synchronized music throughout your home.
Media Casting: Stream audio directly from your favorite apps on your phone or tablet to the Nest Audio.
Voice Match: Personalize your experience as Google Assistant recognizes your voice and provides tailored information.
Privacy Controls: Quickly mute the microphone with a physical switch for peace of mind.
Excellent sound quality for its size and price point
Responsive and helpful Google Assistant integration
Seamless smart home device control and automation
Stylish, fabric-covered design blends with home decor
Easy setup for multi-room audio experiences
Supports Bluetooth audio streaming
Requires constant power; no built-in battery for portability
Always needs an internet connection to function as a smart speaker
No physical audio input (e.g., AUX port) for wired connections
Google Assistant can occasionally misinterpret complex commands
Limited display or visual feedback compared to smart displays
Excellent sound quality for its size and price point
Responsive and helpful Google Assistant integration
Seamless smart home device control and automation
Stylish, fabric-covered design blends with home decor
Easy setup for multi-room audio experiences
Supports Bluetooth audio streaming
Requires constant power; no built-in battery for portability
Always needs an internet connection to function as a smart speaker
No physical audio input (e.g., AUX port) for wired connections
Google Assistant can occasionally misinterpret complex commands
Limited display or visual feedback compared to smart displays
The Google Nest Audio excels as both a dedicated music speaker and a central hub for your smart home. Its audio profile is engineered to deliver a balanced sound with noticeable bass and clear midrange, making vocals stand out. This means your podcasts and music will sound vibrant, whether you're listening to classical or electronic genres.
Simply say, "Hey Google, play my 'Relaxing Playlist' on Spotify" or "Hey Google, play some jazz music." The Nest Audio will instantly start streaming from your linked music services. You can also cast audio directly from your phone's apps using the Cast icon. For a truly immersive experience, pair two Nest Audio speakers together for stereo sound, or group multiple speakers across different rooms for a whole-home audio system.
Nest Audio acts as your voice command center for compatible smart devices. For example, you can say:
"Hey Google, turn off the living room lights."
"Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees."
"Hey Google, show me the front door camera on the living room TV." (Requires a Chromecast-enabled TV).
Beyond music and smart home control, Nest Audio is a powerful personal assistant. Ask it to set alarms, check your calendar, get weather updates, hear the news headlines, or even tell you a joke. With Voice Match enabled, it can recognize your voice and provide personalized responses, such as reading your specific calendar events.
Setting up your Google Nest Audio is a straightforward process:
Plug it in: Connect the power adapter to your Nest Audio and plug it into a wall outlet.
Download the Google Home app: On your smartphone or tablet (iOS or Android), download and install the Google Home app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Add device: Open the Google Home app, tap the + icon in the top left corner, then select Set up device > New device.
Follow on-screen instructions: The app will guide you through connecting your Nest Audio to your Wi-Fi network, linking your Google account, and setting up voice match and music services.
Smart Home Devices: Nest Audio is compatible with thousands of smart home devices from various brands that work with Google Assistant.
Mobile Devices: Fully compatible with Android and iOS devices via the Google Home app.
Streaming Services: Works with popular music streaming services like Spotify, YouTube Music, Pandora, and more (subscription may be required).
Cleaning: To clean your Nest Audio, gently wipe the fabric exterior with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals, sprays, or abrasive cleaners.
Placement: Place the speaker on a flat, stable surface. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or near heat sources. Ensure it has good airflow and isn't covered by objects that could impede sound.
Avoid Liquids: The Nest Audio is not water-resistant. Keep it away from sources of water or excessive humidity.