How to get started

Short answer

Download the Google Home app. Set up your Home, then tap the + icon and select Device to add your speaker.

iPhone and iPad (iOS)

Step 1: Download the app

  • Download the Google Home app from the App Store.

Step 2: Create your Home

Tap the + icon (top right or centre of the screen) and select Home.

  • Give your Home a name. You’ll use it in the app and with voice commands.

  • Add your home address.

Step 3: Add your speaker

Tap the + icon (top right) and select Device.

  • The app finds your Marshall speaker automatically. You can ignore any prompts to scan a QR code.

  • Check the right speaker is selected, then confirm.

  • Choose whether to share usage data with Google.

  • Choose which room the speaker is in.

  • Select your Wi-Fi network, tap Next and enter your Wi-Fi password.

Step 4: Set up Google Assistant

Your speaker now has Google Assistant built in.

  • Choose a voice for your Assistant.

  • Select your default music service. Your Assistant will play music from this service automatically.

  • If prompted, allow your music service to connect to your Google account.

  • Do the same for any video streaming services.

  • Set up household contacts if you want to make and receive calls on your speakers and displays. This is optional.

  • Choose whether to sign up for the Google newsletter.

  • Check your settings and tap Next.

Step 5: Test your speaker

Say “OK Google” and follow the instructions in the app. Some Google Assistant features may not be available on your speaker.

Try:

  • “OK Google, play Spotify.”

  • “OK Google, set volume to 70%.”

  • “OK Google, skip to the next song.”

Android

Step 1: Download the app

  • Download the Google Home app from Google Play.

Step 2: Create your Home

Tap the + icon (top right or centre of the screen) and select Home.

  • Give your Home a name. You’ll use it in the app and with voice commands.

  • Add your home address.

Step 3: Add your speaker

If prompted, turn on Bluetooth and allow the app to find nearby devices.

  • The app finds your Marshall speaker automatically and asks to pair.

  • Your speaker plays a sound. Tap Yes if you heard it, or Retry if you didn’t.

  • Choose whether to share usage data with Google.

  • Choose which room the speaker is in.

  • Select your Wi-Fi network, tap Next and enter your Wi-Fi password.

Step 4: Set up Google Assistant

Your speaker now has Google Assistant built in.

  • Allow your music service to connect to your Google account.

  • Do the same for any video streaming services.

  • Check your settings and tap Next.

Step 5: Test your speaker

Say “OK Google” and follow the instructions in the app. Some Google Assistant features may not be available on your speaker.

Try:

  • “OK Google, play Spotify.”

  • “OK Google, set volume to 70%.”

  • “OK Google, skip to the next song.”

Want to set up your speaker from a different device or account?

Remove the speaker from your Home in the Google Home app. Then factory reset your speaker and repeat the steps above.

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