Control Google Nest or Home devices by touch

Use touch controls to adjust the volume, media playback functions, and more on your Google Nest or Home speaker or display.

Important: Touch controls change the volume of media and Google Assistant only. Learn how to change the volume of alarms and timers.

Speakers

Google Home

To do this:	Touch Google Home like this:	Image
Play, pause or stop alarm or timer	Tap once on the top of the device.
Turn up the volume	Swipe clockwise on the top of the device.
Turn down the volume	Swipe counterclockwise on the top of the device. Note: When the volume is set to 0: Media is muted Google Assistant speaks at 5% volume
Start your request	Press and hold on the top of the device.
Mic on or off	Press the microphone mute button on the back of the device. Note: If you mute the microphone, Google Assistant can't listen or interact with you.
Factory reset the device	Press and hold the factory reset button on the back of Google Home.
Turn off power	Unplug the power cable from Google Home.

Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)

Note: The Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) has a wall mount screw slot on the back. If your device doesn’t have a wall mount screw slot, it's a Google Home Mini (1st gen).

To reverse right and left controls, open the Google Home app Tap Favorites or Devices touch and hold your Nest Mini's tile. Tap Settings Audio Reverse device controls.

To do this:	Touch Google Nest Mini like this:	Image
Play, pause or stop media or end a current phone call	Tap the center of the Nest Mini.
Stop a ringing alarm or timer	Tap the center of the Nest Mini.
Turn up the volume	Tap the right side of the Nest Mini. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 10%.
Turn down the volume	Tap the left side of the Nest Mini. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 10%. Note: When the volume is set to 0: Media is muted Google Assistant speaks at 5% volume
Turn mic on or off	Toggle the switch next to the power cord. When the mic is on, the lights are white When the mic is off, the lights and switch are orange Note: If you turn off the microphone, Google Assistant can't listen or interact with you.
Factory reset the device	Turn the mic off, then press and hold the lights in the center of the Nest Mini. Hold for about 15 seconds.
Turn off power	Unplug the power cable from the Nest Mini.

Google Home Mini (1st gen)

To do this:	Touch Google Home Mini like this:	Image
Play, pause or stop media or end a current phone call	Press and hold either side of the Home Mini.
Stop a ringing alarm or timer	Press and hold either side of the Home Mini.
Turn up the volume	Tap the right side of the Home Mini. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 10%.
Turn down the volume	Press and hold the left side of the Home Mini. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 10%. Note: When the volume is set to 0: Media is muted Google Assistant speaks at 5% volume
Turn mic on or off	Toggle the switch next to the power cord. When the mic is on, the lights are white When the mic is off, the lights and switch are orange Note: If you turn off the microphone, Google Assistant can't listen or interact with you.
Factory reset the device	Press and hold the factory reset button located below the power cord on the bottom of the Home Mini. Find the circle etched into the base. Hold for about 12 seconds.
Turn off power	Unplug the power cable from the Home Mini.

Google Home Max

To do this:	Touch Google Home Max like this:	Image
Play, pause or stop media Stop a ringing alarm or timer End a call	Horizontal placement: Tap the line on the top of the Google Home Max. Vertical placement: Tap the line on the right side of the Google Home Max.
Turn up the volume	Horizontal placement: Swipe from left to right along the line on the top of the Google Home Max. Vertical placement: Swipe up along the line on the right side of the Google Home Max.
Turn down the volume	Horizontal placement: Swipe from right to left along the line on the top of the Google Home Max. Vertical placement: Swipe down along the line on the right side of the Google Home Max.
Turn mic on or off	Toggle the switch on the back of the Google Home Max. When the mic is on, the lights are white When the mic is off, the lights and switch are orange You can't use your voice or the Google Home app to turn the mic on or off. Note: When you turn off the microphone: Google Assistant can't listen or interact with you Room EQ is turned off
Factory reset the device	Press and hold the factory reset button above the power cord on the back of the Google Home Max. Find the small gray button. Hold for about 12 seconds.
Turn off power	Unplug the power cable from the Google Home Max.

Google Nest Audio

To do this:	Touch Google Nest Audio like this:	Image
Play, pause or stop media or end a current phone call	Tap the center of the Nest Audio.
Stop a ringing alarm or timer	Tap the center of the Nest Audio.
Turn up the volume	Tap the right side of the Nest Audio. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 5%.
Turn down the volume	Tap the left side of the Nest Audio. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 5%. Note: When the volume is set to 0: Media is muted Google Assistant speaks at 5% volume
Turn mic on or off	Toggle the switch next to the power cord. When the mic is on, the lights are white When the mic is off, the lights and switch are orange Note: If you turn off the microphone, Google Assistant can't listen or interact with you.
Factory reset the device	Turn the mic off, then press and hold the lights in the center of the Nest Audio. Hold for about 15 seconds.
Turn off power	Unplug the power cable from the Nest Audio.

Google Nest Wifi point

To do this:	Touch Nest Wifi point like this:	Image
Play, pause or stop media or end a current phone call	Tap the center of the Nest Wifi point.
Stop a ringing alarm or timer	Tap the center of the Nest Wifi point.
Turn up the volume	Tap the right side of the Nest Wifi point. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 10%.
Turn down the volume	Tap the left side of the Nest Wifi point. The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each tap changes the volume by 10%. Note: When the volume is set to 0: Media is muted Google Assistant speaks at 5% volume
Turn mic on or off	Toggle the switch next to the power cord. When the mic is on, the lights are white When the mic is off, the lights and switch are orange Note: If you turn off the microphone, Google Assistant can't listen or interact with you.
Turn off power	Unplug the power cable from the Nest Wifi point.

Displays

You can also use your screen to control your Google Nest display.

Google Nest Hub

To do this:	Touch Google Nest Hub like this:	Image
Turn up the volume	Press the upper volume button on the back of the Google Nest Hub.
Turn down the volume	Press the lower volume button on the back of the Google Nest Hub.

Additional controls to manage the volume of multiple devices are available on your display. Learn more about multi-room controls.

Google Nest Hub Max

To do this:

Touch Nest Hub Max like this:

Image

Turn up the volume

On the back of the Nest Hub Max, press the upper volume button.

The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each press changes the volume by 5%.

Turn down the volume

On the back of the Nest Hub Max, press the lower volume button.

The volume ranges from 0-100%. Each press changes the volume by 5%.

Note: When the volume is set to 0:

Media is muted
Google Assistant speaks at 5% volume

Additional controls to manage the volume of multiple devices are available on your display. Learn more about multi-room controls.

Control volume of Google Nest speakers and displays
Listen to music on Google Nest speakers and displays
Factory reset Google Nest or Home speakers or displays

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