How to connect a google home to a new wifi

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I was moving to a new city for work and unfortunately had to leave my previous Wi-Fi connection behind at my parents’ house. 

As soon as I got to the new place, the first thing I wanted to do after setting up my new Wi-Fi was set up my Google Home to listen to music as I unpacked all my stuff. 

But while setting it up, I ran into some trouble since the Wi-Fi listed on Google Home was still my old one. 

I learned to get it off my app and connect to the new one fast, so I turned to the internet for help. 

Once I got the steps done in order, I was good to go in minutes. 

So if you are going through the same confusion as I was, I have compiled a small guide that will help you sort the problem out.

To change Wi-Fi on your Google Home, first, erase the old connection by tapping on Forget Network from the Wi-Fi options. Then set up the new Wi-Fi from scratch, and you are good to go. 

I have listed other important pointers like what happens when the Wi-Fi network is changed, can one connect to Mobile Hotspot, etc.

Why Change the Wi-Fi Network Google Home is Connected to

There might be several reasons for you to change your Wi-Fi network on your Google Home. 

For starters, you might be moving from your old place to another like me, and you will need to connect your new network to your existing Google Home. 

You would not even have to move, but you might have subscribed to a new internet connection by giving up your old one. 

There might be instances where you have accidentally connected to a different network around you instead of the one you own and would want to change it. 

Maybe you have multiple networks available, and you want your Google Home connected to the one with the best internet speed for efficient functioning. 

These might not be the only reasons, but these are certainly some of the most recurring ones. 

How to Change the Wi-Fi Network Google Home is Connected to

To change your Google Home Wi-Fi, you need to follow a few steps before the main ones. 

Since you have a network already set up in your Google Home, you might want to start by erasing that from the app. 

• Start by going to your Google Home app, and once you have opened it, you need to go straight to the Devices option. 
• You will see the device you wish to change your Wi-Fi off and select it. 
• You will see Settings on the top right corner of the page, and within that, you can click on the Wi-Fi option. 
• From the options shown, choose the option Forget Network. 

This will leave your Google Home disconnected from the Wi-Fi network you were currently using. 

How to Set Up the New Wi-Fi Network with Google Home

After you have successfully cleared out the previous Wi-Fi connection from the Google Home app, you will have to set up the new one in its place. 

Same as before, start by opening your Google Home app and going to the start screen. 

• On opening the main screen, you will see a small plus (+) sign on the top left side to set up your new Wi-Fi. 
• From the Add and Manage menu that opens up choose the Set Up Device option. 
• Among the choices under the title New Devices, opt for ‘Set up new devices in your home. 
• This will lead you to the Choose a Home option, where you will have to select a location in the list shown. 
• At this point, Google will start its search for new devices to be set up, and thus your device will be visible on the list of all devices near you. 
• Tap the required device and click on Next, and then you will probably be asked to verify if you hear the sound from your speaker. 
• You have to tap Yes for this option as soon as you hear the sound and then agree to all the terms and conditions provided on the screen. 
• After following through with that, you will be taken to the screen with a list of Wi-Fi names, and you will see your Wi-Fi network visible there. 
• Tap on your connection and click Next, and your Google Home will connect to it, setting up the new network as you wanted. 

How to Change the Wi-Fi Network Without the Google Home App

If you do not have your device connected to your Wi-Fi, you can also change the Wi-Fi network by simply doing a factory reset. 

Factory resets are effective and also quite efficient when it comes to troubleshooting and easier connections. 

It clears all the existing data on the device and gives it a fresh start to work with a clean boost from the new signal. 

Moving on to the actual steps, you need to follow them according to your device.

Google Home

For your Google Home, start by locating the mute button to your microphone on the back of your device. 

It is small and round, and once you have found it, you have to press and hold on to it for about 15 seconds. 

By that time, your Google Home will let you know that it is now restarting.

Google Home Mini

There will be a factory reset button located at the bottom of your device for resetting Google Home Mini. 

It will be seen right below where the power cord goes into the device. 

Press and hold on to the reset button for about 5 seconds, and your device will start the process of resetting it. 

You have to keep holding the button for a few seconds until you hear the sound confirming that the factory reset happened.

Google Home Max

As for the Google Home Max, there is a factory reset button present on the back of the device. 

This button will be located right to the side of where the power cord goes. 

You have to press and hold the button for about 12 seconds until you get an indication from your Google Home Max letting you know it is resetting. 

Effects of Changing the Google Home Wi-Fi Network

Once you have changed your Google Home Wi-Fi network, your device will still work excellently. 

There will not be any factors related to changing the Wi-Fi that messes with your connection to Google Home. 

You can stream your music content the same as before changing the Wi-Fi. 

You can also give voice commands and use them to set reminders for your important events. 

However, the one important thing you need to check is that all the devices connected using your Google Home need to be on the same network. 

If you have several devices and if they are all connected to your old Wi-Fi network, then you might have a problem on your hands. 

So make sure that the Wi-Fi connection on all the related devices stays the same as the one on your Google Home.

Can the Wi-Fi Network be a Mobile Hotspot

Check your mobile hotspot option by turning it on with your Wi-Fi turned on, and if it does not allow any operations that way, your software is not programmed to do such a feat. 

But in case you can switch on your hotspot even with the Wi-Fi turned on, you might stand a chance to use that to turn your Wi-Fi into a mobile hotspot. 

You can use the USB tethering option on your phone and plug it into the device to which you want to supply the mobile data. 

Make sure the device is connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot, and this way, you will be able to use your internet on your opted device.

Troubleshoot Google Home Not Connecting to Wi-Fi

There are several ways by which you can do the troubleshooting in case your Google Home is not connecting to your Wi-Fi. 

To start with, it is always good to try rebooting your router by unplugging it and plugging it back on after a minute or two. 

If you own a dual-band router, then try switching between 2.4GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. 

You can also turn your Wi-Fi off and on, on your mobile and see if that helps. 

For all these troubleshooting to work, you also have to ensure that your respective devices have all their software updated to the latest possible versions. 

Summation of How to Change Wi-Fi on Google Home

Now that you have seen all the steps you need to take on changing your Wi-Fi on your Google Home, here is some extra information to help you along in the process. 

In between the main steps, you will be asked if you want to help improve Google Home. 

Since this step is only optional, you can choose between No Thanks or Yes I’m In, depending on your mood. 

For resetting the Google Home Max, you cannot use the voice function or the Google Home app as the manual reset button is the only way. 

Even after you have changed your Wi-Fi connections, you can still give the same commands to your Google Home since a Wi-Fi change won’t be an issue there. 

You will also want to make sure that your respective devices are all close together in a 4-6 m (15-20 ft) radius while setting up your new Wi-Fi for the first time. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use Google Home on my TV?

You can use the Cast Screen/Audio option from the Menu bar of your Google Home app to use it on your TV.

How do I change the settings on the Google Home app?

From your Google Home start screen, you can go to Settings, and within that option, click on More Settings. You will be able to change the settings on Google Home from there.

How do I connect Google Home to college Wi-Fi?

You cannot connect your Google Home to any networks usually set up in colleges. But you can use it with the help of your mobile hotspot connection.

Can I use Google Home without Wi-Fi?

Unfortunately, your Google Home will not be operational once it goes offline.