Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionCan I connect this speaker to a google assistant?

Asked 2 years ago by Jerry.

• A:Answer Hi Jerry! Thanks for your question.Yes. Your Nest Audio is designed to work with Google Assistant seamlessly. You don't need to connect the Nest Audio speaker to a separate Google Assistant! The Nest Audio itself is powered by Google Assistant, so it has everything built in for voice control and smart home features. If you need to have more question and other concerns, please reach out to our dedicated team of specialists on the Google Help Center: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

  Answered 2 years ago by Nest Support

  
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Q: QuestionDoes the list of supported Internet radio stations include NPR? The person this is for primarily wants to listen to All Things Considered.

Asked 2 years ago by Candika.

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• A:Answer it should. Yes

  Answered 1 year ago by mikey19851985

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Q: QuestionIs this all I need if I want something similar to the Google Home device? I don’t want a video screen. I want it simple.

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

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• A:Answer there's no screen here, you just talk to it. it's very simple and has a sleek understated appearance that easily hides in your decor.

  Answered 1 year ago by user619374

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Q: QuestionCan this speaker be used as a speaker for a laptop , specifically YouTube music in multiple rooms ?

Asked 2 years ago by Emily.

• A:Answer Hey there, Emily. Thanks for your inquiry about Nest Audio. You can play music that's stored on your mobile device (phone or tablet) or computer on your Nest Audio using Bluetooth. If you are in need of any assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

  Answered 2 years ago by Nest Support

  
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Q: QuestionI have an old Bose speaker system. on the back of the base unit is printed AM7-8AM107424. Is that unit still available, or is there replacement for it recommended?

Asked 2 years ago by wldone.

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• A:Answer Your AM7-8 AM107424 printed on the back is almost certainly a Bose Acoustimass 7 home theater speaker system base/subwoofer module, part of the long-running Acoustimass 7 series of wired surround sound speakers from Bose. These were commonly sold as 5-piece or 7-piece speaker systems for home audio setups. �

  Answered 1 month ago by MawasiB

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Q: QuestionHow do I connect speaker to my iPhone?

Asked 2 years ago by Doggie.

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• A:Answer Enable Bluetooth. The speaker will ding once connected. Search for the name you have it and enjoy.

  Answered 7 months ago by JOEF

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Q: QuestionCan these speakers detect sound or noise and send an alert to your phone for security purposes?

Asked 2 years ago by Tony2234.

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• A:Answer No they do not have that capability. They need the wake words to activate.

  Answered 2 years ago by Trizzy52Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes the mini work better than the original?

Asked 2 years ago by Nikki.

• A:Answer Hi there, Nikki.Thank you for your interest in Nest Audio. The Music on the Nest Audio is 75% louder with 50% stronger bass than Google Home. It also auto-adjusts its volume based on background noise. To know more about the Nest Audio we suggest checking this Google Help article: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7072284

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Q: QuestionLoudness. This vs the google nest mini 2nd gen. How does it compare? Wish my nest mini was louder.

Asked 2 years ago by Jonny.

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• A:Answer Sound is significantly better IMO. We listen to a lot of music on it and the sound is clearer and it is louder without sounding muffled

  Answered 2 years ago by Trizzy52Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this product be used outdoors and if not, is there a waterproof speaker compatible with our Google Home group?

Asked 2 years ago by Waterproof.

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• A:Answer it can as long as it s power outside and also you close to you network so it may work

  Answered 2 years ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan it make phone calls from a verbal command

Asked 2 years ago by Porsche.

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• A:Answer Yes you can just download Google home app on your smartphone.

  Answered 2 years ago by CarlaG

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Q: QuestionCan I turn off voice assist? I want to use these in my massage clinic but I'm afraid it will hear someone talking and stop playing or start answering questions which would not be very relaxing.

Asked 2 years ago by Massagewoman1.

• A:Answer I’m not sure about turning off voice assistance, however you have to say hey Google to get it to respond.

  Answered 2 years ago by RoshandaLVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this device answer incoming phone calls

Asked 2 years ago by Rebco.

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• A:Answer No.

  Answered 4 months ago by Zeroman1Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this speaker be used in a car using the 12 volt power from the battery? How many watts will it put out? I want to use it to play YouTube music from my phone.

Asked 2 years ago by Youtubeman.

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• A:Answer You should probably get a portable Bluetooth speaker for that.

  Answered 2 years ago by PaulVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs music free

Asked 3 years ago by J.

• A:Answer It can play music from a variety of music streaming services. Some of those streaming services do provide an ad-supported free option.

  Answered 2 years ago by Paul

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Q: QuestionWill this device work with Xfinity's new XB8 Modem?

Asked 3 years ago by Andy.

• A:Answer Yes it does!

  Answered 3 years ago by MarkVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhy does my speaker only play music for 3 hours? How long should the speaker be expected to play?

Asked 3 years ago by Nat97.

This question was asked about the related product: Nest Audio - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

• A:Answer Hiive found that is usually a limitation of the streaming service. Much like Netflix asks if you are still watching after a period of time. That way they don't pay royalties for music not being listened to for long periods of time. Check the settings in your service to see if that is the case. I use YouTube music and have it set to indefinite

  Answered 3 years ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhy does my speaker only play music for 3 hours? How long should the speaker play music?

Asked 3 years ago by Nat97.

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Q: QuestionWill this work with my Nest wireless doorbell?

Asked 3 years ago by Marty.

This question was asked about the related product: Nest Audio - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal