To connect your Google Home to appliances that utilize the Home Connect platform (e.g., Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau, Neff), follow these steps:
- Open the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Navigate to Devices: Select the "Devices" icon, usually found in the bottom navigation panel.
- Add a Device: Tap the "+" (Add) button. This may be labeled "Add device."
- Choose Works with Google: Select the option that says "Works with Google." This initiates the process of linking a third-party service.
- Search for Home Connect: In the search field, type "Home Connect" and then tap the "Search" button or icon.
- Select Home Connect: Choose the "Home Connect" icon from the search results.
- Follow the on-screen prompts: The Google Home app will guide you through the authorization process, which typically involves logging into your Home Connect account and granting Google Home permission to access and control your connected appliances.
Once connected, you can use voice commands via Google Home to control your Home Connect-enabled appliances, such as starting your dishwasher or preheating your oven (depending on the capabilities of your appliance and the Home Connect service).
