What is Google Nest Mini? How to Set It?
With the advancement of technology, our homes are becoming smarter. Smart TVs, smart home appliances, and in recent years, smart speakers have emerged. Google introduced the relatively affordable and compactly designed Google speakers in the past years. In this article, we’ll take a brief look at the Google Nest Mini, one of these small and handy devices, and then explore how to set it up.
What is Google Nest Mini?
Google Nest Mini is a compact smart speaker developed by Google. It is designed to provide users with voice-controlled access to various smart home features, entertainment options, and informational queries. The Nest Mini is equipped with Google Assistant. It is allowing users to play music, control smart home devices, set reminders, ask questions, and perform various other tasks using voice commands. It offers improved sound quality compared to its predecessor, the Google Home Mini. Next generation Nest Mini features built-in wall-mounting capabilities for added convenience.
Our new Google Nest Mini that is focused on providing a simple, user-friendly appearance which suits all rooms. It is a small, fabric-covered, puck shaped companion, top of which sports LED lights for indicating Google Assistant and volume. One the edge of the contraption is the input for power and it has an adjustable button for muting the microphone. Another feature is the keyhole at the back, which permits you easily install and mount the clock on the wall.
Specifications
Dimensions | 3.85 x 1.65” |
Connectivity | Bluetooth & Wi-Fi |
Voice assistant | |
Battery | No |
Colors | Coral,Sky,Chalk, Charcoal, |
Water resistant | No |
Price | 49$(On Google Store) |
How to Set Nest Mini?
- Plug in your Google Nest Mini to a power outlet. The device lights will turn on, and you’ll hear a chime indicating that you can proceed to the next step.
- Download the Google Home app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and open it. Make sure your mobile device is connected to the Wi-Fi network you’ll use for your Nest Mini.
- Tap on “Get Started” in the app.
- Choose which Google account you want to link, then tap “OK.”
- If you’re setting up in an alternative location like an office, select “Home” or “Create Another Home,” then tap “Next.”
- The app will automatically search for devices. When it finds the correct device, tap “Next.”
- To test the connection, your Google device will emit a sound. When you hear this, tap “Yes” in the Google Home app.
- You’ll be prompted to accept Google’s Additional Legal Terms. Tap “I Agree” to continue with the setup.
- On the next screen, you can choose to enable or disable sending crash reports to Google for your device. Select “Yes, I’m in” or “No, thanks” to proceed.
- Choose a location for your Google Nest Mini, then tap “Next.”
- Finally, set up your Wi-Fi connection. Choose the same network that your smartphone uses for your Google Nest Mini.