How do I use Google Home as a speaker for my PC?

If you have a Bluetooth-compatible PC, first put your Google Home speaker into pairing mode by saying, "OK Google, Bluetooth pairing." Or, you can enable pairing on the Google Home app: tap Google Home > Paired Bluetooth devices > Enable Pairing Mode . Then, on your Windows 10 PC, enable Bluetooth settings and pair with your Google Home speaker.

How do I connect Google Home Mini to my PC?

On the Google Home app, select Google Home Mini > Paired Bluetooth devices > Enable Pairing Mode . Then select Ready to pair and connect to Office Speaker . On your PC, enable Bluetooth settings and pair with Office Speaker .

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How to Use the Google Home App for PC

Control your Google Home devices from your desktop or laptop

By

Luis E. Chavez Saenz

Updated on September 9, 2021

Reviewed by

Michael Barton Heine Jr

The Google Home app sets up and manages Chromecast, Google Home, and other smart devices compatible with Google Home. While it's designed to only work with iOS and Android devices, you can use an Android emulator or Google Chrome to access the app from a desktop computer.

Information in this article applies to Windows PCs. Learn how to use the Google Home app on your Mac.

Use the Google Home App on PC With an Android Emulator

Install an Android emulator for Windows to run Android apps on your PC. For example, BlueStacks installs and runs several Android applications, including the Google Home app. The overall functionality will be similar.

Linux-based operating systems also support Android emulators, such as GenyMotion.

Use Google Chrome to Control Google Home Devices

Google Chrome mimics some of the functionality of the Google Home app, but it's limited. For example, you cannot set up Google Home devices using the Chrome browser, so you still need a mobile device or Android emulator for that. However, you can cast or stream to any of your Google Home or Chromecast devices using Chrome.

Update to the latest version of Chrome and verify that your PC and Google Home device both connect to the same Wi-Fi network. To cast or stream to a Google Home device, select the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of Chrome or right-click an empty area of the page, and then choose Cast followed by your device.

Some websites offer built-in cast buttons that stream media to your Google Home or Google Home Mini smart speakers.

Can You Control All Google Home Devices From Your PC?

With an emulator, you have full access to all Google Home features. However, with the browser, you cannot set up new devices.

It is also possible to install Google Assistant on Windows to take full advantage of Google's virtual assistant. However, voice support is limited to streaming media from Chrome to Google Home devices—you'll only enjoy a few simple commands, such as Stop and Max volume.

Using Windows 10? Turn off Cortana to use Google Home voice commands, to avoid conflicts with Microsoft's virtual assistant.

FAQ

How do I use Google Home as a speaker for my PC?

If you have a Bluetooth-compatible PC, first put your Google Home speaker into pairing mode by saying, "OK Google, Bluetooth pairing." Or, you can enable pairing on the Google Home app: tap Google Home > Paired Bluetooth devices > Enable Pairing Mode. Then, on your Windows 10 PC, enable Bluetooth settings and pair with your Google Home speaker.
How do I connect Google Home Mini to my PC?

On the Google Home app, select Google Home Mini > Paired Bluetooth devices > Enable Pairing Mode. Then select Ready to pair and connect to Office Speaker. On your PC, enable Bluetooth settings and pair with Office Speaker.