Connecting Google Speaker to Mac Mini

[TattyF]

Hi Everyone - I am having trouble connecting my Mac audio output to the google nest audio speaker.

The nest help site says the following, but the speaker doesn't appear in my Mac Mini's list of available targets;

Mac OS

1. Click the Apple menu  System Preferences.
2. Find the Bluetooth icon 
3. Turn on Bluetooth.
4. Select the name of the speaker or display you’d like to pair.

The option for the speaker just doesn't appear on my bluetooth list from the Mac of available options.

I cant bear the tinny sound of the audio coming from the Mac Mini's speaker, it's so much nicer coming through the Google Speaker. I can play Spotify with no problems - I just can't get audio from the Mac.

Any help appreciated!

[MplsCustomer]

@TattyF 

I didn't know this was supposed to be an option.  But when I try it on our iMac, the Nest Hub right next to our iMac also does not appear, using these instructions:

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7381505?hl=en#zippy=%2Cfrom-your-computers-bluetooth-se...

[Mr_Borssie]

Hi @TattyF  Did you use the Google Home app to activate the pairing mode? Otherwise your Mac won't be able to identify your speaker.... Please find your device in the app, open your device and click on the cog logo in the upper right corner. From there click on connected Bluetooth devices, and from there you can pair! 

Hope this helps 🙂 

[TattyF]

Hi Mr_Borssie,

Thanks for taking the time to reply but unfortunately, I did activate the pairing from the app and still no go. 😕

I have been reading around on this and I saw somewhere that the Mac Mini (which is what I'm on) won't work with the Google speakers. No idea why. But am starting to think that this might be the cause...given that MplseCustomer (above your reply) is also NOT seeing their speakers on their Mac. 

[Mr_Borssie]

☹️That would be a bummer....

I do not own a Mac so I don't know... really hope there's something else you can try. Maybe someone knows a solution?

[MplsCustomer]

@Mr_Borssie 

For the Nest Hub, if you go into Settings | Audio | Paired Bluetooth devices and select "Enable Pairing Mode", it says "Ready to pair. Connect to xxx with Bluetooth" but the device still does not appear as a selectable Bluetooth device on the Bluetooth menu in the Mac OS Monterey operating system (as stated in Google Nest Help's documentation here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7381505?hl=en#zippy=%2Cfrom-your-computers-bluetooth-se...).

[Mr_Borssie]

Thanks, but I don't face any issues with that 😉 this is for you @TattyF‌  ⬆️‌ 

[ikke]

so don't reply !!!

[Muddi]

Hey ikke,

To confirm, do you need help with your Google Home/Nest devices? Let us know by updating this thread, and we're glad to assist you.

@MplsCustomer and @Mr_Borssie: Thanks for you help here.

Cheers,

Muddi

[Muddi]

Hi ikke,

As we got our resolution here. 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 speakers and we'd be glad to assist you further.

Cheers,

Muddi

[Muddi]

Hey Charkenna,

Thanks for sharing the steps - it's a big help. Let us know if you have additional questions or concerns.

Cheers,

Muddi

[Muddi]

Hi Charkenna,

Checking in to see if you have additional concerns about your device. Feel free to respond to the thread, and we're happy to lend a hand.

Cheers,

Muddi

[Muddi]

Hey ikke,

I haven’t heard back, so I'll be locking this thread if we won't hear back from you again in 24 hours. Feel free to create a new one if you have more questions or have other concerns in the future.
 

Cheers,

Muddi

[Charkenna]

I tried this. It works. Play just say “hey Google open Pairing mode” and then it appeared as a choice in my Mac’s Bluetooth settings ….and then I chose it as the speaker. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/google-nest-feature-i-use-almost-daily-turn-it-into-a-bluetooth...

[StilMan25]

That was too easy and thanks for the tip... almost Mac-like in it's ease!

Cheers

[Juni]

Hi folks,

@StilMan25, thanks for posting. I’m glad your issue is resolved now. I’ll keep this thread open for 1 more day. If you need further help, let me know.

Thanks,

Juni

[Charkenna]

I meant “Say” not “play”. Lol