This article applies to both Google Home andGoogle Nestspeakers.

Heres how to reboot from the Google Home app:

Download Google Home.

pick the Google Home gear you want to restart.

Google Home Android app Home screen, cast devices, and speaker pages

Tap the configs/gear icon at the top right.

snag the three-lined menu at the top right of the next page.

ChooseReboot, and then confirm withOK.

Google Home device settings and reboot option

If you still cant hear anything, the mic might be completely disabled.

Theres an on/off switch on the back of the speaker that controls whether the microphone is enabled or disabled.

You should see a yellow or orange light if it’s turned off.

Google Home settings and address screens

Is the mic on, but you hear static?

SelectAdd home addressto enter an address, orEditif you’re changing it.

ChooseManage all Assistant options.

TapYour placesat the very bottom of the list, and thenWork.

Enter the correct address and then tapOKto save.

Need More Help?

Any other issue at this point should be directed toward Google.

Before contacting tech support, you may want to follow ourtips for optimal call results.

Google Home Random Responses Issues

You may find Google Home might speak up too often!

you’re able to adjust the sensitivity at which it hears these phrases through the Google Home app.

The Google Home works well only when it has a valid internet connection.

Learnwhat to do when Google Home won’t connect to Wi-Fi.

you might fix this bysetting up Guest Mode on Google Home.

Another common Google Home problem is poor music playback, and there are multiple reasons it could happen.

Learnwhat to do when Google Home stops playing music.

If you still have trouble, try a factory reset.

Toconnect your Google Home to Bluetooth speakers, turn on the speakers and initiate the Google Home app.

In the app, go toSettings>Audio>Default music speaker.

Put the speakers into pairing mode, selectPair Bluetooth Speaker, and choose the speaker.

Check to verify the group is properly configured in the Google Home app.