To begin using Google Home and Home Connect, just check out the info below.
Supported Appliances
Google supports monitoring and remote control functionalities for your coffee, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, oven, and hood via the Home Connect Action on Google Home. We are working with Google to add support for further appliances in the near future!
Availability and Language Support
To find out if you can use the Home Connect Action in your country, see the Google Home app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
The Home Connect Action can currently be used in the following languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian. We are working with Google to support more languages in the near future.
Connecting Home Connect to Google Home
To add appliances with Home Connect to Google Home, first you must install the Home Connect App on your phone, create an account and pair your home appliances. Then you can use one of the two methods below:
Add Home Connect to the Google Home app
1. Open the Google Home app.
2. Select the Devices Icon from the Navigation panel.
3. Then select the + Add device button.
4. Select the Works with Google option.
5. Type "Home Connect" into the Search field, then press Search.
6. Then select the Home Connect Icon option.
7. Now you can enter your Home Connect account credentials (username and password) and follow the prompts. This will link all appliances on that Home Connect account.
Set up Home Connect appliances
In the Google Home app and tap on ‘+’. Then tap on ‘Set up device’ on the next page. On the Set up page, tap on the ‘Works with Google’. Search for ‘Home Connect’ action, click on Home Connect and enter Home Connect account credentials. The Home Connect appliances linked with the account will then appear. Now you can assign your appliance(s) to specific rooms.
Controlling Home Connect with Hey Google
Connecting your Home Connect appliances with Google deviceallows you to enjoy a powerful smart home setup that gives you extensive voice control over your Home Connect appliances. You can use hundreds of Google commands – here we have listed a few examples for several different supported appliance categories supported.
Google Assistant and the Oven
Here a few examples of voice commands for your oven.
“Hey Google, Is my oven on?”
“Hey Google, Start the oven.”
”Hey Google, turn on my oven light”.
“Hey Google, what program is my oven set to?”
Google Assistant and the Washer
Here a few examples of voice commands for your washer.
“Hey Google, Is my washer running?”
“Hey Google, Pause my washer.”
“Hey Google, Turn my washer off.”
Google Assistant and the Dryer
Here a few examples of voice commands for your dryer.
“Hey Google, Is my dryer on?”
“Hey Google, Start the dryer.”
“Hey Google, Resume my dryer.”
Google Assistant and the Hood
Here a few examples of voice commands for your hood.
“Hey Google, Turn my hood on?”
“Hey Google, What's the speed of my hood?.”
“Hey Google, Turn on the light on my hood.”
Google Assistant and the Dishwasher
Here a few examples of voice commands for your dishwasher.
“Hey Google, Is my dishwasher running?”
“Hey Google, Resume my dishwasher.”
“Hey Google, Stop my dishwasher.”
Google Assistant and the Coffee Machine
Here a few examples of voice commands for your coffee machine.
“Hey Google, Brew me an Espresso”
“Hey Google, Make me a Latte.”
“Hey Google, Turn on my coffee machine.”
Can I include Home Connect enabled appliances in routines for Hey Google?
Absolutely! You can add voice commands to any routine.
Can I brew a favorite coffee with Google Routines?
Yes. However, our coffee machines will rinse after switching on. In order to prepare a coffee, you need to wait until the appliance has finished rinsing and place your cup before coffee preparation can start.
Google Home Downloads and Home Connect Action
To get started, download the Google Home app and set up the Home Connect Action!
