What's a speaker with Google Home and what can you use it for?

You can connect and control speakers with Google Home via the Google Home app. This also allows you to use the Google Assistant for voice controls. There are different speakers with Google Home. Those with a built-in voice assistant and smart home compatible speakers.

Built-in voice assistant

• It has a built-in microphone and you can control it with your voice.
• It's suitable to control smart devices in your home.

Smart Home compatible

• It doesn't have a built-in microphone, so you can't control it with your voice.
• It's not suitable to control smart devices.
• You can control it with a different device, like a smart home hub, smart speaker, or your phone.

In the Google Home app, you can add all your speakers and smart devices and connect them where necessary. For example, create a 'bedroom' group with 2 speakers, your television, and your lighting. Say 'Hey Google', and ask to play Netflix. You can also set up a routine that turns on the TV and speakers and dims the lights on command.

A big advantage of the Google Home app is that you can connect multiple speakers together. They don't have to all be from the same brand. Place them in the same group and create a multi-room system or stereo pair. You can also set up routines and turn your home into a smart home.