Can't synchronise Google nest mini second edition and Google home hub to play music

[Vikrasvoras]

So got a Google home hub (or nest hub 1st edition) and a Google nest mini second edition and want to cast videos from YouTube to the nest hub and play the same music at the same time on the nest mini second gen speaker. I can't figure out how to make a speaker group on the home app and don't even know if it is possible to sync music between both devices while casting from my phone. What a crappy crap system. Further it always picks up the Chromecast as an option to form a group but not the nest mini. What a pain !

[LifeBrosG1]

Hi, @Vikrasvoras. I think my friends @JillG and @Muddi can help you with the issue you are currently having.

Cheers,

LifeBrosG1

[MplsCustomer]

@Vikrasvoras 

We haven't used speaker groups, but this is Google Nest's Help topic on creating and managing speaker groups:

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7174267

[Dan_A]

Hi Vikrasvoras,

This is not the experience we want you to have, let me help you. A few things: is this the first time adding them to a speaker group? Are your Nest devices working individually? Have you had the chance to try the steps on the link provided above? How was it?

Since your Chromecast is the one always being picked up when creating a speaker group, try the steps below to remove it as the default device:

1. Ensure your mobile device or tablet is linked to the same account as your Chromecast or speaker.
2. Open the Google Home app.
3. Touch and hold your device's tile.
4. At the top right, tap Settings > Audio, then:
   • To choose the TV or speaker you want to use when you play music, tap Default music speaker.
   • To choose your preferred TV, tap Default TV.
   • To choose the TV or speaker you want to use when you play music, tap Audio > Default music speaker, then choose the TV or speaker you want to use when you play music.
   • To choose your preferred TV, tap Display > Default TV, then choose your preferred TV.
5. To reset your preferred device, tap Reset.

Once done, create a speaker group. See this link on how to.

Let me know how it goes.

Thanks for helping LifeBrosG1 and MplsCustomer.

Best,

Dan

[Juni]

Hi there,

Buzzing in — I just wanted to follow up if you were able to try the steps provided. Please let us know as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
 

Regards,

Juni

[Dan_A]

Hello there Vikrasvoras,

We haven't heard from you in a while so we'll be locking this thread if there is no update within 24 hours. If you need assistance or want to discuss topics, feel free to start a new thread.

Thanks,

Dan