topic Re: Can I set up 2 Nest Hub Maxes using the same Google Home App? in Speakers and Displays

Can I set up 2 Nest Hub Maxes using the same Google Home App?

karom — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:55:31 GMT

I have a Nest Hub Max set up in my house using the Google Home App on my tablet.
A friend has bought a Nest Hub Max but doesn't have a tablet or mobile phone. Can I use the Google Home App on my tablet to set it up using her e-mail address or will it mess with my setup?
If this is possible can you tell me how, please? Just imagine you're describing it to a 6-year old and that'll be fine.
Thanks in advance.

Re: Can I set up 2 Nest Hub Maxes using the same Google Home App?

MplsCustomer — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:06:52 GMT

@karom

You cannot set up a Nest Hub Max for your friend unless you have access to your friend's Wi-Fi network AND you would have to have access to your friend's Google Account. You would then have to log into the Google Home app while on your friend's Wi-Fi Network, using your friend's Google Account, in order to set it up.

However, if your friend does not have a tablet or mobile phone where they can run the Google Home app, then your friend will have no way to administer the Nest Hub Max. You would have to be responsible for administering their Nest Hub Max using their Google Account and their Wi-Fi.

Having a Nest Hub Max assumes the user has a phone or tablet that is capable of running the Google Home app, and has a Google Account.

Re: Can I set up 2 Nest Hub Maxes using the same Google Home App?

karom — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:32:16 GMT

Thanks for the prompt reply.
Access to her Wi-Fi network AND Google Account wouldn't be a problem, and I could administer it for her from time to time.
So, how do I set it up for her using the Google Home app on my tablet without messing up my settings?

Re: Can I set up 2 Nest Hub Maxes using the same Google Home App?

MplsCustomer — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:58:30 GMT

@karom

Speaking just as another Google Nest customer, I don't think that's a good idea; it means you have access to someone else's Google Account.

But you would do it by logging out of the Google Home app from your Google Account, and then logging into the Google Home app while on your friend's Wi-Fi network, using your friend's Google Account. You would then need to set up a new Google Nest "home/structure" (preferably with a different name than your own "home" to avoid any confusion later), and then install the Nest Hub Max in that new "home" while logged on with your friend's Google Account.

Perhaps you could have your friend log onto the Google Home app while at her home, using her Google Account, but doing it on your tablet. When you're all done, you'll want to remember to log out of the Google Home app from her account, and then later log into the Google Home app on your Google Account.

Re: Can I set up 2 Nest Hub Maxes using the same Google Home App?

karom — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 17:54:40 GMT

Many thanks for the detailed reply. I'll be giving that a go in the next week.

I'll post back on this thread when I've done so.

Re: Can I set up 2 Nest Hub Maxes using the same Google Home App?

karom — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:04:39 GMT

Yes, it worked.
As you suggested, logging out of the Google Home app from my Google Account and starting again with her details worked.
So, to answer my original question - yes, you can set up 2 Nest Hub Maxes using the same Google Home App.
Many thanks for your help.

Re: Can I set up 2 Nest Hub Maxes using the same Google Home App?

Muddi — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 04:00:49 GMT

Hey karom,

Happy to hear that @MplsCustomer was able to help. It looks like we can consider this one complete, so I will lock the thread shortly unless I can help out with anything else.

Cheers,

Muddi

Re: Can I set up 2 Nest Hub Maxes using the same Google Home App?

Princesss — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:05:09 GMT

Hey there,

Due to inactivity, I'll go ahead and lock this thread in 24 hours. Feel free to start a new thread if you need assistance with your Google Nest speakers and we'd be glad to assist you further.

Best,

Princess