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    Google Home Basics

    Voice control with Google.

    1. Pick a speaker

    Nest Mini is $35-50. Nest Hub adds a screen for video calls and recipes.

    2. Set up

    Plug in. Open Google Home app. Sign in with Google. Walks you through Wi-Fi.

    3. Wake words

    Hey Google or Ok Google. Speaker glows when listening.

    4. Ask questions

    Hey Google, weather today. What's a good knock-knock joke. Set a timer for 5 minutes.

    5. Cast TV

    Hey Google, play news on the living room TV. Works with Chromecast.

    6. Family broadcasts

    Hey Google, broadcast dinner's ready. Plays through every speaker in the house.

    Long-press the mic mute button to disable listening. Useful if guests are over.