Move media from one cast device to another

Move music, podcasts, radio and YouTube videos currently streaming from your Google Nest, Google Home, orGoogle streaming device to another Nest speaker, speaker group, display, or Google streaming device.

Supported devices

Google Home, Google Nest Mini (2nd gen), Google Home Mini (1st gen), Google Home Max, Google Nest Audio
Google Nest Hub or Google Nest Hub Max
Google TV Streamer (4K), Chromecast with Google TV, Chromecast (2nd or 3rd gen), Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast Audio, or devices that work with Google Cast
Speaker groups

Supported media

Any audio (except news and media playing via Bluetooth)
YouTube for videos

Important: If media isn't playing, check if Use Restricted Mode is turned on in your device's YouTube settings.

With the Google Assistant

Below are some ways to talk with your Google Assistant on your speaker or display when you move media from one device to another.

Note: This feature is currently only available in English.

To do this:	Say "Ok Google" or "Hey Google," then:
Transfer media to another device	"Transfer to <device name>" "Move the music to <device name>" "Cast to <device name>"

From your Nest display

Google Nest Hub

On your Nest Hub's Home screen, tap the active media card to bring up the media player.
At the bottom left corner of the screen, tap Devices to find the list of available devices and speaker groups.
Select the device(s) you want to move your media to.
Deselect the device(s) you want to move your media from.

Google Nest Hub Max

On your Nest Hub Max’s Home screen, tap the active media card to bring up the media player.
At the bottom left corner of the screen, tap Devices to find the list of available devices and speaker groups.
Select the device(s) you want to move your media to.
Deselect the device(s) you want to move your media from.

From the Google Home app

Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi or linked to the same account as your speaker, display, streaming device, or Pixel Tablet.
Open the Google Home app .
Tap Favorites . Then tap on the active Media player. If you have more than one player open, swipe on the player to select the one you want.
Select the device(s) you want to move your media to.
Uncheck the device(s) you want to move your media from.

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