Features

Google Nest Audio: Google Nest Audio is a voice-activated speaker
powered by the Google Assistant. Ask it questions or tell it to do things. It\’s
your own personal Google assistance that is always ready to help. Thanks to Google\’s rich history in search, Google
Home is ready for your questions. Get real-time answers including the latest on
weather, traffic, finance, sports, local businesses and more.

• Far-Field Voice Recognition: A simple voice request
  triggers Google Nest Audio to play music, podcasts, radio and more. 3 Far-field
  microphones and industry-leading natural language processing ensure Google Nest Audio
  hears you reliably. You can mute the microphone for privacy.
• Room-Filliing Sound: The Google Nest Audio features a two-way driver design with a 0.75" tweeter and 3" woofer powered by a built-in amplifier for room-filling sound. The Nest Audio speaker will smartly calibrate its audio output to any room. You can even wirelessly pair two Nest Audi speakers together for stereo sound.

Multi-User Accounts with Voice Match: One Google Nest Audio can has the ability to connect with up to six people and their Google Accounts. You can teach the Google Assistant to recognize your voice with Voice Match, so it can distinguish your voice from your spouse or kids. You\’ll get receive information that\’s peersonalized just for you; such as schedules, daily briefings, music playlists, and more.

Wireless Network Connection: The Google Nest Audio is equipped
with built-in WiFi for a wireless connection to your home\’s wireless router and
network. It uses dual band (2.4GHz/5Ghz) Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/ac) for
high-performance streaming. WPA2-Enterprise is not supported.

Google Home App: Use the Google Home App (for Apple iOS 12.0+ and Android OS 6.0+) to connect the Google Nest Audio Speaker to your home\’s wireless
WiFi network from your Apple iOS or Android device. You also get to configure
compatible apps within the Google Home App, plus adjust various settings. 

Chromecast Compatible: Using only your voice, you can initiate and control audio to
any powered speaker, receiver, or TV with
Chromecast,
Chromecast Audio, or
Chromecast built-in.
You\’ll have access to Play, Pause, Skip, & Volume control of each compatible
speaker.

Multi-Room Audio: Multiple Google Nest Audio devices can be grouped together to enjoy the
same song in every room. Group any combination of Google Nest, Google Home, Chromecast Audio, and/or Chromecast built-in devices together for synchronous music throughout
your home. Your favorite music and audio from Chromecast-enabled apps are
instantly available to stream.

Mobile App Audio Streaming: Stream audio from your smartphone to
Google Nest Audio from 100+ Chromecast-enabled audio apps or through phone mirroring.

• Music & Radio: Play music from popular music services by artist,
  song, genre, album playlist, mood, or activity. You can also listen to your
  favorite internet radio station. Compatible music and internet radio apps
  include Tidal, Spotify,
  Pandora,
  TuneIn,
  GooglePlay Music,
  YouTube Music,
  iHeart
  Radio ,and more (subscription fees may apply). 
• News, Weather & Sports: Get the latest news and weather from
  sources you trust. With Google Nest Audio, you can listen to top headlines, get
  the latest on a certain category of news (like world, weather, business,
  tech, etc.), or ask about a specific news item. With Google Nest Audio, you can
  even stay up-to-date on your favorite sports, teams, and games using your
  voice.
• Podcasts & Audiobooks: With Google Nest Audio, you can listen to your
  favorite podcasts from anywhere in your home, using only your
  voice. Currently, you can\’t request podcasts from partner podcast players, like Spotify, Google Play Music, and TuneIn. You can also listen to audiobooks from Google Play Books on the Google Nest Audio. You won\’t be able buy audiobooks or listen to audiobook samples. 
• Chrome Browser: By playing music from a
  Chrome browser tab, you
  can mirror what\’s playing on your computer screen onto Google Nest Audio. 
• Android Audio: Stream your favorite music, playlists, podcasts,
  and more that are stored on your Android (OS 4.4.2+) device to Google Nest Audio.
  This is also known as "mirroring". You cannot stream stored content
  on an Apple iOS device.

Streaming To Your TV: You can even use Google Nest Audio to control your TV
with Chromecast or Chromecast built-in. You can initiate and control
YouTube
videos, as well as select TV shows and movies from
Netflix with simply using
your voice. In addition, you can enjoy a slideshow of your personal photos from
your Google Photos library.

Hands-Free Calling: Google Nest Audio supports hands-free calling,
so you can call friends, family, and businesses using just your voice. Call your
own personal contacts or millions of businesses thanks to Google\’s extensive
business listings. You can also call a number by speaking it aloud. Google does
not record any of the phone conversation. Answering incoming calls and calls to
emergency services are not supported.

Smart Home Automation: Google Nest Audio lets you control devices around
your home from compatible smart home automation partners. The Google Nest Audio and Google Assistant can even do multiple things with a single phrase. For example, "Hey Google, good morning" can turn on the lights, turn up the heat and tell you about the weather and your commute.

• IFTTT: You can create your own voice commands for Google Nest Audio or
  the Google Assistant on your Android device, Apple iPhone, or computer using
  IFTTT (If This, Then That).
• Light Control: With
  Philips
  Hue or lights connected to

  Samsung
  SmartThings on Google Nest Audio, you
  can use your voice to control the lights around your house without touching
  a switch. Philips Hue Scenes are not supported.

• Smart Plugs & Switch Control: You can use your voice to control
  Belkin Wemo plugs or switches and plugs or switches connected to SmartThings
  on Google Nest Audio.
• Thermostat Control: Now you can use your voice with the Google
  Assistant and Google Nest Audio to control the temperature in your home, switch
  between heating and cooling modes, and more. Compatible thermostats include
  the
  Nest Thermostat,
  the Honeywell thermostat, or select thermostats connected to
  Samsung
  SmartThings.

Manage Tasks & Plan Your Day: Start your day the right
way with Google Nest Audio. Wake up and hear the information you need without going
online or opening your calendar. Also, set alarms, timers, and reminders for things you need
to do on a regular basis.

• Calendar & Event  Information: Use Google Nest Audio and
  Google
  Calendar to get information about an event or get your schedule for the day
  from Google Calendar – using only your voice. Currently, you will only hear
  events from the main calendar associated
  with the
  Google Account used to set up Google Nest Audio. You can\’t add events
  to your Google Calendar using your voice.
• Commute & Flight Information: With Google Nest Audio, you can always
  get to work on time by hearing information about your commute, traffic
  conditions, and your estimated time of arrival. You can also call a car to
  come pick you up with
  Uber. You can even use Google Nest Audio and
  Gmail to get status
  updates on your upcoming flights.
• Weather Forecast Information: With Google Nest Audio, you can listen to
  the current weather and upcoming forecast for your location using only your
  voice.
• Local Business Information & Shopping: With Google Nest Audio, you can search for
  local places and ask for important information, like hours of operation or
  addresses. You can also everyday essentials & add items to your shopping
  list with your Google Assistant on Google Nest Audio. Add items to your shopping
  list and check what\’s already on it using Google Keep. Then
  order hands-free from your favorite stores with Google Express.
• Alarms & Timers: You can set and manage
  alarms with just your voice. Set, check, cancel, stop, and snooze multiple recurring
  alarms. You can also seet and manage timers for cooking, game time, laundry
  and to track other activities using the timer on Google Nest Audio. It\’s great for
  the kitchen, but can be used in the living room, bedroom, and more.

Get Answers: Google Nest Audio can help you find answers for many of your
daily questions – including calculator, translations, unit conversions,
nutrition, dictionary,  and more.

• Calculator: Perform complicated calculations
• Dictionary: Get definitions of spellings for words.
• Facts & Info: Get answers to everyday questions.
• Finance: Ask about current individual stock prices or current
  points of an index, like the NASDAQ.
• Nutrition: Get nutrition information for ingredients or food.
• Translations: Get translations for words or phrases in supported
  languages.

Fun & Games: Lighten up your day or test your trivia smarts with jokes,
trivia, games, and other fun on Google Nest Audio. Click here for a full list of compatible Fun & Game apps and partners.

Built-In Bluetooth: The Google Nest Audio offers built-in Bluetooth and acts as a receiver or transmitter. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support provides audio streaming from your Bluetooth source device to the Google Nest Audio, or from the Google Nest Audio to a Bluetooth-enabled speaker or headphone.

Touch & Remote Control: The speaker\’s capactive touchs controls give you
Play/Pause and Volume Up/Down control. There is also a Mic switch on the side to
turn the microphones On or Off. You can also use your Android or Apple iOS
device as a remote to operate Playback and Volume from the Google Home app.

Guest Mode: Guest mode makes it easier for your friends to cast their
favorite media to your Google Nest Audio from an Android or Apple iOS device without
connecting to your Wi-Fi network. As the host, you can keep your password
private. Guests can cast from their Android or Apple iOS device as long as they
are in the same room as the Google Nest Audio.

Mounting Options: The Google Nest Audio can simply be placed on a tabletop, shelf, stand, countertop, or other flat surface. Make sure not to obstruct the built-in microphones and speaker. The Nest Audio does not include a bracket, keyhole slot, or threaded insert to wall-mount the speaker.

AC Power Adapter: The Google Nest Audio voice-activated speaker comes with an external AC
power adapter which needs to be plugged into an AC wall outlet or
surge protector (sold separately – see Accessories Tab).