Google Home User Manual

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Talk to HomeHow to...
The thing that makes the Google Home so convenient is its voice
control. By using its wake word you have access to all of its tools and
all it takes is a few words. We will show you how to get started using
the Home with some basic commands.
Use your voice
The Google Home has two microphones built into the top of the
device to listen for voice commands. But the device won’t respond
to just any noise, instead it listens for its wake phrase “OK Google”
or “Hey Google.” When you ask a question, you are asking the
Google Assistant – an intelligent assistant that runs the device.When
speaking to the Assistant, you don’t need to speak up for it to hear
Above: Google Home listens out for
its wake word, so it’s best to place it
somewhere it’s likely to hear it
Talk to Home
Ask questions, issue commands and more using just
your voice

Google Home Specifications

General

Speaker type	-
Driver diameter	50.8 mm
Speaker placement	Tabletop/bookshelf
Audio output channels	1.0 channels
Product color	White
Housing material	Fabric
Hands-free mode	Yes
RMS rated power	- W
Audio formats supported	FLAC, HE-AAC, LC-AAC, LPCM, MP3, Vorbis, WAV
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Cable length	1.8 m
Frequency band	2.4 - 5 GHz
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Current	2 A
Power source type	DC

Weight and Dimensions

Width	- mm
Height	142.8 mm
Weight	477 g
Diameter	96.4 mm