How to Make Audio or Video Calls With Your Google Nest Speaker

Who doesn’t love a good speaker? Whether you want to play some tunes or just have a little downtime, your Google Nest speaker is the perfect way to do it. But did you know that you can also use it to make audio and video calls?

That’s right – your Google Nest speaker lets you keep in touch with friends and family, no matter where they are. And the best part is, it’s super easy to make.

How to make Duo calls on your Google Nest speaker

Duo is Google’s video calling service, and you can use your Google Nest speaker to make them with anyone else using Duo. It’s perfect for keeping in touch with loved ones far away or just to catch up with friends.

Now that Google Meet and Google Duo are integrated into a single app, it’s easier than ever to make calls from your Google Nest speaker.

How to set up Duo calling

To use your Google Nest speaker to make calls, you need to open the Google home App for Android or iOS and touch and hold the tile of your device.

From here you need to type settingsgo to Recognition & Sharingand finally turn on Allow personal results.

You must have installed and set up the app on your mobile device. Once you have the app installed, open it and sign in with your Google account.

Now go back to the Google Home app, touch and hold your device’s tile and go to settings.

From here, tap voice calls or voice and video callsdepending on your Google Nest device.

From here you will see a list of call providers. Choose duo and follow the in-app instructions to finish setting up your account.

Once you have everything set up, you can start making calls.

How to call someone with Duo

To make a call, just say, “Hey Google, call [person’s name] on Duo” or “Hey Google, video call [person’s name] on Duo” if you are using a Google Nest Hub or Google Nest Hub Max.

Now your Google Nest speaker is calling them via Duo.

To end the call, just say “Hey Google, hang up” or “Hey Google, end the call.”

And that’s it. You can easily make audio and video calls with your Google Nest speaker. So give it a try next time you want to meet someone. Just make sure the person you want to call also has Duo set up on their page.

With lots of cool things to do with your Google Nest speaker, we’re sure you’ll want to use it for all your calls.

How to make Zoom calls on your Nest Hub Max

The Nest Hub Max has a variety of features, including the ability to make video calls using Zoom.

How to set up Zoom calls

Similar to Duo, you need to enable personal results to use this feature. To do this, open the Google home apps and touch and hold the tile of your Nest Hub Max. Then tap settings, Recognition & Sharingand finally turn on Allow personal results.

Once you’ve done that, open the Google home apps and touch and hold the tile of your Nest Hub Max. Next, tap settings and go to voice and video calls Section.

Choose here zoom and follow the in-app instructions to finish setting up your account. Once you have everything set up, you can start making calls.

How to join or host a Zoom meeting

To join or host a Zoom meeting, just say “Hey Google, join my next meeting” or “Hey Google, start my next meeting.”

If you’re already in a meeting and someone else joins, your Nest Hub Max will announce their arrival.

If you want to end the call, just say “Hey Google, does Zoom exist” and you’ll be dropped from the call.

That’s all there is to it. Making video calls with Zoom is a breeze with your Nest Hub Max. So give it a try at your next meeting. The best Zoom features are now available right on your Nest Hub Max.

How to make regular phone calls with your Google Nest speaker

In addition to Duo and Zoom calls, you can also use your Google Nest speaker for regular phone calls to the carrier.

While this feature isn’t as well-known, it’s actually a really handy way to keep in touch with loved ones who don’t use Duo or Zoom. Not to mention that it can be useful in emergency situations.

To use this feature, you must first open the Google Home app and tap settings.

Next, scroll down and tap communicationthen tap call provider. Select an available service here and follow the in-app instructions to finish setting up your account.

Note that you need an active account with one of the required call providers like Google Fi or Google Voice to use this feature in the US.

Once you have everything set up, you can start making calls.

How to make Google supported calls on your Nest speaker

Making a call with your Google Nest speaker is as easy as asking Google to call the person or business you want to reach. Just say “Hey Google, call Mom” ​​and your speaker will make the call using your linked account’s phone number.

You can also ask your speaker to call businesses and other numbers by saying “Hey Google, call the nearest coffee shop” or “Hey Google, what’s the phone number for company XYZ?” and then “Hey Google, call them number.”

To end the call, just say “Hey Google, hang up” or “Hey Google, end the call.”

Similar to the other methods, you need to allow personal results to use this feature. To do this, open the Google Home app and touch and hold the tile of your device. Then tap settings, Recognition & Sharingand finally turn on Allow personal results.

And that’s all there is to it. Making Google-powered calls is a breeze with your Google Nest speaker.

However, remember that this feature is only available in the United States and Canada, and if you have already linked your account to your provider’s number, the calls will be made using your provider’s minutes.

A more convenient way to stay connected

Making and receiving calls is now more convenient than ever with your Google Nest speaker. Whether you use Duo or Zoom, or just want to make a regular call, give it a try and see how easy it is to stay connected with loved ones near and far.

Whichever method you choose, we’re sure you’ll love the added convenience.