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How to set up your Google Nest Hub (2nd generation)

Helpful Home Staff by Helpful Home Staff
November 15, 2022
Reading Time: 18 mins read
Google Nest Hub setup

Whether you’re adding a Nest Hub to an existing Google Home setup or starting from scratch, setup is fairly easy and straightforward thanks to the Google Home app. Below are the steps you need to take to set up your Google Nest Hub (2nd generation).

Time needed: 15 minutes.

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
– A Google Nest Hub (2nd generation)
– A phone or a tablet
– A Google account
– Access to a Wi-Fi network
– The Google Home app
You can download the Google Home app via the appropriate link below:
Google Play Store download icon Apple App Store download icon

  1. Plug in your Google Nest Hub to power

    Plug the included power cable into your device then plug the power supply into an open outlet.
    Plug in your Google Nest Hub into power outlet.

    Once connected, you should see the Google Nest Hub screen prompting you to get the Google Home app. If you already have the Google Home app, open it now. If you don’t have the Google Home app, use the link above step 1 to download it.

  2. Select your Google Nest Hub

    Inside the Google Home app, select the + icon on the top right of your screen, then select “Set up device”, then “New devices”.
    Select Google Home deviceSet up a device in Google Home.Select new devices

  3. Choose a home

    Next, choose which home you’d like to set up your Google Nest Hub in, then press “Next”.
    Choose a home in the Google Home app.

  4. Select your Google Nest Hub

    The Google Home app will start to search for available devices. It will display your Google Nest Hub. Once it appears, select it and press “Next”.
    Google Home app searching for devices.Select Google Nest Hub device.

  5. Scan the QR setup code

    Use your mobile device to scan the QR setup code displayed on the Google Nest Hub screen.

    .Scan QR code on Google Nest Hub screen.

    Note: You may need to give the Google Home app permission to use your mobile device’s camera to complete this step.

    Once you scan the QR setup code, the Google Home app will begin the pairing process.

  6. Share device stats (optional)

    Next, you’ll be prompted to opt-in or out of sharing your Nest Hub’s usage data with Google. You can press “learn more” to learn about what information your Nest Hub may send to Google.

    Press “No thanks” if you want to opt-out of sharing your data, or “Yes, I’m in” if you want to opt-in.

  7. Where is your Google Nest Hub?

    Next, choose what room in your home your Google Nest Hub is located, then press “Next”.

    Select device location in the Google Home app.

  8. Connect your Google Nest Hub to Wi-Fi

    Select the Wi-Fi network you’d like your Google Nest Hub to connect to, then press “Next”.

    Connect to WiFi in the Google Home app.

  9. Enter your Wi-Fi password

    Enter your Wi-Fi password, then press “Connect”, then wait for your Google Nest Hub to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

    Enter your Wi-Fi password in the Google Home app. Google Home app connecting to Wi-Fi

    Note: If you’ve already connected other devices to your Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app, you may be able to choose your saved password or not need to take this step entirely.

  10. Set up Google Assistant

    The Google Nest Hub requires a connection to your Google Assistant in order to function. The Nest Hub also features Voice Match and Personal Results from Google Assistant. If you do not already have Google Assistant with Voice Match and Personal Results set up on your Google account, you’ll need to enable these up before you continue. Press “Next” and move to Step 11 to continue the setup process.


    Set up Google Assistant.

    If you already have Google Assistant with Voice Match and Personal results set up on your Google account you’ll see the screens shown below. Press “Nest” then “Continue” to apply these settings and proceed to Step 14″.

    Before using your Google Assistant.Set up Google Assistant.

  11. Set up Voice Match on your device

    Select “Continue” to allow Google Assistant to recognize your voice on your Google Nest Hub. Then select “I agree” on the next screen to agree to Voice Match for your Google Nest Hub.

    Set up voice match on the Google Home app.

  12. Train Google to recognize your voice

    Say each phrase on the proceeding screens (4 in total) to get Google Assistant to recognize your voice.

    Ok Google, what's the weather tomorrow? Ok Google, remind me to water my plants every Monday.
    Hey Google, make a call. Hey Google, set a timer for 5 minutes.

  13. Opt-in to Voice Matching (Recommended).

    The Google Nest Hub is capable of identifying you based on your voice to tell you apart from others. Voice match helps Google Assistant provide Personal Results (see step 15).

    Press “No, thanks” to opt-out or “I agree” to opt-in to Voice Match.
    Agree to Voice Matching.

  14. Opt-in or out to help improve audio technologies

    Select “Start saving audio” to allow the Google Home app to save your audio from Google Search, Assistant and Maps. Then select “I agree” on the next screen.

    To opt-out of saving your audio, select “Not now” and continue to step 15.


    Description of audio saving for Google Assistant. Agree to audio saving for Google Assistant.

  15. Get personal results on devices at Home (Recommended)

    The Google Nest Hub is capable of identifying you based on your voice and then providing you with results that are specific to you. Personal results can include information from your Gmail, Google Calendar, YouTube Music personal playlists and more.

    Personal results are especially useful if your Google Nest Hub is being shared with multiple people.

    To turn on personal results, select “Turn on”. To disable Personal Results, select “No, thanks”.

    Enable personal results for Google Assistant.

  16. Choose your Assistant’s voice

    There are 2 voices to choose from (female and male). You can press “Play sample” to hear a sample of the voice option.

    Select the voice option you prefer, then press “NEXT”.

    Choose your Google Assistant's voice.

  17. Your Assistant is ready

    Press “Next” to continue the Google Nest Hub setup process.


    Google Assistant is ready.

  18. Opt-in or out of 14 days of YouTube Premium

    Depending on when and where you’re setting up your Google Nest Hub, this step may or may not appear. If it appears, you can select “No, thanks” to opt out of 14 days of free YouTube Premium, or “Redeem” to opt-in.

  19. Set up and configure your Google Nest Hub features (Recommended)

    Select what features you’d like to set up and configure, then press “Next” to continue. Then follow the steps on your mobile device. You can also press “Not now” to skip this step and set it up later.

    Note: It’s highly recommended that you set up all of the available features during the initial Nest Hub setup process, instead of skipping this step and setting up later. Setting up these features later is more complex.

    To keep this article as concise as possible, we’ve broken up the setup and configuration steps for each feature individually. Click on each feature below to see the setup details:
    Set up Sleep Sensing with Google Nest Hub.Setup Google Nest Hub gestures.Google Nest Hub setup photo frame.
    Google Nest Hub setup music and radio.Watch movies and shows with Google Nest Hub.Call family and friends with Google Nest Hub.

  20. Almost done!

    The Google Home app will show you a summary of what you’ve just set up. Press “Next” to continue.

    Almost done the Google Nest Hub setup process.

  21. Learn about the Controls on your Nest Hub

    Press “Next” to go through a tutorial of all the different controls your Nest Hub is equipped with or press “Not Now” to skip this step.

    Learn about Nest Hub controls.

  22. Your Nest Hub is ready

    Press “Continue” to complete your Nest Hub setup process, then press “Finish Setup” on your Nest Hub display.

    Your Google Nest Hub is ready,

  23. Take a tour

    On your Nest Hub display, press “Get started” to see a tour of your Google Nest Hub, or press “Skip” to bypass this step.

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