This lesson covers what you’ll need for using Google Home, including account requirements, app installation, and recommended router security protocols.
To use Google Home, you will need:
- A Google Account
- A home Wi-Fi network
- A mobile device
- Android phone or tablet with Android 9.0 or later
- iPhone or iPad with iOS 17.0 or later
To download the Google Home app, go to the Google Play Store or the App store.
Tip:
- You cannot set up devices or use the Google Home app on a computer.
- To keep your smart devices protected, it is highly recommended to use a secure wireless network.
- WPA2 is the ideal encryption standard for this purpose. Check your router settings to confirm it is using modern security protocols and that any outdated, risky protocols are turned off.
Go back to the Google Home Learning Center