How to adjust your Google Nest’s sound settings

Google’s Nest Audio range is among the best smart speakers out there, and the easiest to set up and use. It also offers various options for customizing its audio settings, ranging from volume and equalizer to more advanced ones. Let’s explore how it’s done whether you’re using a Google Home, Home Mini, Home Max, Nest Audio, Nest Mini, Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max, as the steps are the same for any Smart with Google Assistant speakers and displays.

How to adjust the volume on your Nest smart speaker

One of the simplest but most important settings on your Nest or Google Home speaker or display is controlling the volume. This can be done directly from the speaker, either by tapping on the top or side, or by verbally commanding the volume up or down. However, if you’re away from home or in another room, you can use the Google Home app to adjust the speaker’s volume. This works even if you’re not on the same network as your speaker, so it can come in handy if you forget to pause your music when exiting.

1. open that Google home App on your phone or tablet.

2. When you’re playing music, swipe your finger left or right on the speaker card to adjust the volume.
3. Otherwise, tap the speaker for which you want to adjust the audio settings.
4. Adjust the volume by sliding the dot around the circle to the desired level. You can do this even when the music isn’t playing. Your speaker will remember this new setting the next time it is prompted to play something.

How to adjust the equalizer settings.

With the Google Home app, you can not only increase or decrease the volume, but also easily adjust the bass and treble settings of your speaker.

1. open that Google home app and tap on your speaker.
2. Tap the leftmost icon in the top right corner to open the equalizer settings.
3. Adjust the bass and treble for your speaker.

4. If you have multiple speakers or smart displays in your home, repeat the process for each speaker and display. Each has a different audio profile, so it’s best to avoid applying the same settings to all.

How to change the alarm and timer volume

Google Home and Nest speakers use different volume levels when it comes to alarms and timers, which is pretty smart as it ensures the setting is consistent and doesn’t fluctuate as the music volume changes. The settings are somewhat hidden but remain easy to find:

1. open that Google home app and tap on your speaker.
2. Tap the Tooth icon in the upper right corner.
3. Under Device Features, tap Audio.
4. Scroll down and tap Alarms & Timers.

5. Adjust the alarm and timer volume.

6. There is also an option Turn down the volume on the speaker if he’s listening to you. This is best for making sure the Google Assistant heard you correctly when you start talking to it. However, it’s recommended not to use this option if you don’t pause between saying “OK Google” and your command, as the audio will mask your voice while you’re speaking to your speaker.
7. As with the settings above, you will need to repeat the process for each speaker.

How to start and stop music or shows on your Nest smart speaker

It’s also possible to play a tone when your speaker starts listening to you after you say “Hey Google,” which is useful if you often wonder if your smart speakers heard you correctly. It is also possible to play another one after listening. To enable these audio cues, follow these steps:

1. open that Google home app and tap on your speaker.
2. Tap the Tooth icon in the upper right corner.
3. Under Device features, tap Accessibility.
4. Choose the sounds you want your speaker to play when it listens to you or when it stops.

5. The process is specific to the selected speaker, which means you have to repeat it for each speaker that needs to play those sounds.

Pump up the bass

Use these tips to customize the audio settings on your Nest and Google Home speakers and smart displays to your liking. In addition, you can also explore many other ways to get the most out of Google Assistant, further customize it, and get personalized results from your Google Nest or Home device.