Setting up the Google Home Mini - how to do it

The Google Home and the Google Home Mini are smart home speakers that you can control by voice. However, before using the Google Home Mini, it is necessary to set it up.

How to set up the Google Home Mini

Having bought a new Google Home Mini, it is necessary to connect and set up the speaker before using it for the first time. To start using the Google speaker, first connect it to a power outlet with the power cable. Then download the Google Home app to your smartphone and start setting it up.

1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to the Wi-Fi network and open the Google Home app.
2. Accept the terms of use and tap "Allow" under "Share Location" to allow the app to search for the Google Home Mini.
3. Once the app has found the Google speaker, please tap "Setup" or "Next" and wait until you hear a sound.
4. Now tap "I heard the sound" and make further settings by setting a name, selecting the language and setting up the WLAN connection.

Important functions of the Google Home Mini

After you have set up the Google Home Mini in the associated app, it is now necessary in a next step to activate some functions. In order for the Google Home Mini to inform you about your appointments, please activate the "Personal Events" feature within the app. In addition, by activating the functions "Location" and "Email notifications", respectively, you will receive accurate information, for example, about the weather or about updates.