If you’ve recently picked up a new Google Nest Audio speaker — or a couple to create a stereo pair — you’re probably enjoying the overall sound and convenience of voice-controlled music, podcasts, and audio. But you may not know you’ve got options when it comes to how your Nest Audio device sounds. You can easily add bass or treble to the music, as well as adjust some other settings to create a better overall user experience. You can check out our article onchoosing a Google Home audio device or new Nest Audioif you need more guidance.
First things first: If you’re having any trouble accessing your device or its settings, a factory reset might be needed. Fortunately, a factory reset of Google Nest Audio is easy:
You can adjust a number of settings on your Nest Audio speakers, including sound preferences, equalizer, and pairing or grouping speakers.
How to adjust equalizer settings on Nest Audio
Here’s how to adjust equalizer or EQ settings, which will let you add bass, level, or otherwise tweak your audio preferences:
How to create a stereo pair with Nest Audio
Want to use two Nest Audio speakers as a stereo pair? It’s quite simple to link them and set left and right channels. Here’s how to do it:
The Google Home app will start playing a tone from one of the speakers to help you confirm which one is left and which one is the right side. Confirm that in the app, and then you’re done.
How to create a speaker group with Google or Nest speakers
While we’re on the subject of linking speakers, here’s how to create and group your Google Nest Audio or other Google speakers:
Now, when you call for music to be played on that group of multiple speakers, it will happen automatically.
How to unpair Nest Audio
If you no longer want to use your speakers as a stereo pair, you can unpair them. Tap the speaker pair, and in the top-right corner, tapSettings>Speaker Pair >Separate Speaker Pair.
Adjust alarm and timer volumes
If you frequently use your Google Nest Audio speaker as a timer or an alarm, you can adjust the overall level of those tones.
Click on your speaker in the Google Home app, then go toSettings >Audio>Alarm &Timers. Use the slider bar to change the default volume.
Lower the listening volume when talking to Google
Another handy sound setting is the ability to have Google lower the listening volume when you’re speaking to your assistant. It keeps you from feeling like you need to shout and also helps the Assistant hear you better.
Click on your speaker in the Google Home app, then go toSettings >Audio >Lower Volume When Listening.
Making adjustments to your Google Audio device is easy and lets you create a customized experience based on how you use the device and your musical or listening preferences.
