How to Use Your Google Home Devices From Your Windows PC
Google Home devices are becoming increasingly popular, and more people are incorporating them into their daily routines. If you own a Google Home device, you can control it from various platforms, including Windows PC.
Step 1: Set up your Google Home device
Before you can use your Google Home device from your Windows PC, you need to set it up. The process is easy, and you can do it in minutes by following the instructions on the Google Home app. Once set up, ensure that your Google Home device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Windows PC.
Step 2: Set up your Voice Assistant on Windows 10
Windows 10 has a built-in virtual assistant called Cortana, which you can use to control your Google Home device. Ensure that you have set up your Cortana correctly, and it can recognize your voice.
Step 3: Install Google Chrome Browser
Google Chrome browser comes with Google Assistant built-in. If you don’t have Google Chrome installed on your Windows PC, download and install it.
Step 4: Enable Google Assistant on Google Chrome
Launch Google Chrome on your PC, and ensure that you are signed into the browser with your Google account. Click on the “three-dotted” menu at the top-right corner of the browser window and select “Settings.” Scroll down and click on the “Advanced” button to reveal more settings. Under “Privacy and security,” click on “Content settings” and then select “Google” under “Microphone.” Turn on the toggle button for “Allow sites to access the microphone.” This setting ena
Step 5: Use Google Assistant on Google Chrome
With Google Assistant enabled on Google Chrome, initiate a voice command by clicking on the microphone icon present on the Google search bar. After the Assistant pops up, say “Hey Google, talk to my Google Home.” Once Google Home responds, you can ask it to perform various tasks such as playing music, setting alarms, and turning on and off lights.