How to connect Google Home Mini to a Wi-Fi network

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If you bought a Google Home Mini and are wondering how to connect it to Wi-Fi, we’ve got you covered. It does not require too much time or effort, and we will show you the steps. Here is how to connect Google Home Mini to a Wi-Fi network.

Here are a couple of things you’ll need before you start:

  • You need an Android or iOS device
  • Ensure you know the password for your Wi-Fi network
  • You will need the latest version of the Google Home app installed on your Android or iOS device (head over to the Google Play Store for Android or App Store for iOS)
  • You need to have a Google account

How to connect Google Home Mini to a Wi-Fi network

Now that we have gone through the list of things you need to establish the connection let’s move to the steps. Here is what you need to do:

  • Open the Google Home app on your Android or iOS device
  • Enter the details of the Google account you want to connect to your home speaker or select the account (if you added the details earlier)
  • Turn the Bluetooth on
  • The app will recognize your Google Home Mini
  • Tap Next
  • Your speaker will now play a sound, and once it does, tap Yes
  • Select the location of your Google Home speaker
  • Add a name to your Google Home speaker if you want
  • Now is the time to select the Wi-Fi network
  • Tap Next
  • Type in the password for your Wi-Fi network
  • Finally, tap Connect.

That’s it. The connection is now established.