
Google tests the Google Home and Nest smart speakers, like this Nest Mini, in a lab, then tweaks their responsiveness to squeeze the most sound out of the small devices.īefore any of these will work, the first thing you'll have to do is create a speaker pair with two Google Home devices assigned to both left and right channels.

That means that you'll get more three-dimensional sound compared to what you'd hear from only one speaker (or two speakers paired in mono). By pairing the two speakers in stereo, what you're actually doing is creating what's called left/right pairing. How to pair Google Home or Nest Home Minisįirst things first - Nest Home is Google's new name for Google Home, so your speakers may be called either. However, a recent update now allows you to create left/right stereo speaker pairings that has really opened up the possibilities for what, where and how you can use your Google Home devices.įor example, who needs a dedicated soundbar when a pair of Google Nest Minis ( $25 at Crutchfield), Google Homes or Google Home Maxes ( $289 at Walmart) can give you sound that's just as crisp and clear and broadcast a bedtime reminder to your family? Or how about this - whether you use a Mac, PC or Chromebook, a pair of Google Homes will sound just as good if not better than dedicated computer speakers.įor these uses and more, here are some ideas for taking advantage of Google Home's new stereo pairing feature as well as how to set them all up.

Google Home ( $84 at Walmart) and Nest Home smart speakers are already great at just being speakers - especially since Google improved the Nest Mini internals to wring more bass out of the diminutive devices. If you have two Google Home or Nest Home smart speakers you can create a left/right stereo pairing - even if they aren't the same color.
