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Here is how you can change Wi-Fi on a Google home device.By India Today Web Desk: Google home device helps a user to set up and connect all the smart devices in your home. A user can easily control thousands of compatible lights, cameras, speakers and much more. It can also be used to set reminders and recent notifications. Google home device is absolutely free. It can process simple voice commands and other services. Google home is a personal assistance device. It requires a Wi-Fi connection to work. In case you face any issue in connecting it to existing Wi-Fi connections, try:
Steps to change Wi-Fi on a Google Home device:
Steps to set up the device to use your new Wi-fi:
Steps to update the password to a Wi-Fi network on Google home:
READ When is Diwali in 2022: Date, time, history and significance READ How to change the font size on an Android device Edited By: Megha Chaturvedi Published On: Dec 18, 2021 After setting up Google Home, normally you will not change WiFi settings although you may change other settings for Google Home. Some Google Home settings can be done through voice command, or through the touch panel, or through Google Home app. For example you can adjust volume of Google Home with any of the 3 methods. Because Google Home can only save one WiFi network info, you may have to change Google WiFi network settings if you change your WiFi network. Sometimes, you may have to factory data reset the Google Home due to WiFi network changes. How to use a new router without changing Google Home WiFi network settings?You can use a new router without changing Google Home WiFi network settings. Some guides in the internet may mistakenly tell you that you must factory data reset Google Home if you change router. But actually, it is NOT necessary to factory data reset your Google Home. Actually, it is not necessary to change anything in Google Home if you follow these two rules:
If you follow these two rules in the new router, Google Home (and your other mobile devices as well) can connect to the new router automatically. Because Google Home (and other mobile devices) does not care about the physical router. It only checks the SSID (WiFi network name). When you must factory data reset Google Home?As explained in How to factory data reset Google Home page, you must factory data reset Google Home if:
After factory data reset, you have to set up Google Home as a new device. How to change Google Home WiFi network settings?You can manually change Google Home WiFi network settings only if both old WiFi network and new WiFi network are accessible for Google Home. You cannot change Google Home WiFi network if it cannot connect to the WiFi network saved. In this case, you have to reset Google Home. Please note, Google Home can only save one WiFi network at any time, and it will only connect to this network only. You can follow these steps to change Google Home WiFi network settings. Step 0: make sure Google Home can connect to internetAs mentioned, you can change Google Home WiFi network only when it is connected to the internet. You may consider this is a limitation. But actually, this is a hidden security feature. In case your Google Home is stolen, the thief cannot access your data. You can test your Google Home with voice command. Alternatively, you can check the status of Google Home from the LED colors in the top touch panel. Step 1: Find Google Home device in Google Home appThere are two ways to find Google Home devices in Google Home app. You can tap the Device icon (marked as 1 in the screenshot below). . The second method is to tap the navigation/Hamburger menu (marked as 2 in the screenshot below). Then tap Devices. You will then get the same page with listed Google Home and Chromecast devices in the network as shown above. Of course, method 1 (using device icon) is faster. You can save one tap. Step 2: Check Google Home settingsOnce you locate the Google Home device in the list, tap the menu (3 vertical dots) button as shown above. Then tap Settings as shown above. Now, you can find the settings for this Google Home device as shown below. Step 3: Switch WiFi network for Google HomeNow, tap WiFi filed as shown below. You will be then prompted with a list of WiFi networks in range. You can then tap your new WiFi network name. Please note, after you tape password for the new WiFi network (if it is correct), both your mobile device and Google Home will switch to the new WiFi network. Can you now change Google Home WiFi network settings?If you have any questions on how to change Google Home WiFi network settings, please let us know in the comment box below. The community will help you. Please check other Google Home guides here. How do I reset my home Google WiOpen the Google Home app . Touch and hold your device's tile. At the top right corner, tap Settings Factory reset Wifi point Factory reset.
Why won't my Google Home connect to my new WiStart by rebooting your router. Next, power your Google Home off and then back on again by disconnecting and then reconnecting the power cable. Take the device you're using for setup (the device you installed the app on), and turn the Wi-Fi off and back on.
How do I change the WiTo change your WiFi network on a Chromecast, start the TV and open the Google Home app. Then select your device and tap the gear icon in the top-right corner of your screen. Finally, tap WiFi > Forget this Network.
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