Setting Up the Google Nest Mini, New Features & World Wide Duo Calls

[@TechWithBrett]

Google Nest Mini is here and better than ever! Check out the timestamps here: 00:15 Unboxing Google Nest Mini 01:26 Google Nest Mini VS Google Home Mini Size 02:12 Setting the Google Nest Mini 07:03 Controlling the Google Nest Mini 08:23 Nest Mini Settings 10:16 Creating a Speaker Group 14:27 Setting up a Google Home Speaker Pair 17:24 Google Home Mini VS Google Nest Mini Sound Test 18:39 Using the Google Assistant with Voice Commands 21:35 Play music transfer to a group of speakers 22:39 Voice Calls, add contacts from Android & iPhone 25:17 World Wide Duo Voice Calls 27:17 Calling Google Nest speakers within your home 28:49 Controlling you smart home devices

[@andreamitchell4758]

7:10 WTF they brought this back on the nest mini, i thought they deliberately disabled it on the home mini because it was awkward or something ,so do they plan on bringing this back on the home mini now with a FW update? it already has the hardware to do so why would they not re-enable it and why did they change their mind about this in the 1st place, i can never make any sense of Google nonsensical decisions

[@carsonlee7554]

I have a problem with my google home mini and it won’t respond the to ok or hey google. None of the features work like connecting or the mute button. I tried the reset button but it only shows a green light when I press and hold the lights. Do you know what to do about this?

[@andreamitchell4758]

@@carsonlee7554 well you should google "google home mini FW bricking some devices" i read that a FW update is bricking a lot of google home minis i also read that Google does not plan on replacing the units they destroyed and made inoperable with their borked FW update , so there is that but you can try doing a factory data reset 1st there is a hidden button under the rubber pad you need to hod it in for like 10 seconds or something to factory reset the device , if that does not fix it then it is most likely bricked

[@carsonlee7554]

Andrea Mitchell yeah it’s bricked cuz nothing works

[@andreamitchell4758]

@@carsonlee7554 that sucks try to get them to replace it let me know if they do i would ave thought that this was over by now, i read about this like 3 weeks ago i figured if it hadn't already happened that we would be in the clear by now, but you are saying this happened to your recently right

[@milliediaz9331]

I got my mini google home long ago and I love it, I paid $20.00 dollars was on Christmas sale, and now I have two, my daughter is fanatic about technology and she has her place running by itself and I am follow her. Thank you for all your tutoring.

[@Ash-re2fe]

Is it me, or are Google's loading illustrations the best thing ever

[@lilstanger499]

Its really the best😄👍

[@kenkline4896]

Congrats, finally someone from Google actually explaining the full functionality of the Google Nest Mini. Thanks.

[@Brazza324]

One of the absolute best smart home youtube channels. Very thoughtful content and delivery. Keep up the great work!

[@TechWithBrett]

Thank you! I will certainly keep bringing more content.

[@andreamitchell4758]

yes they FINALLY added stereo speaker pairing for the google home mini ! i am really excited for this development

[@eleveri11]

I loved how you demonstrated the increased bass on the new one! I've watched a couple other comparison videos, and they played a song on one and then played it again on the other, and the viewer had to try to remember how it had sounded previously. Thanks for toggling back and forth during the same song -- it was way easier to compare!

[@walidali8669]

Who is here after youtube gave a free home nest!

[@cobaltcreates6861]

I am. Mine, my dads', my brothers' and my mom' came in today

[@JnD.]

Still waiting

[@cobaltcreates6861]

@@JnD. damn

[@kennyfrykberg9352]

Me

[@romeoclemente7193]

i got the free nest mini 2nd gen just last night that's why. really cool freebie!!!!

[@ricksworld1994]

Who’s here because you just ordered one for free due to being a KZbin premium member?? I’m happy that KZbin hooked it up!!

[@vBDKv]

I just use ublock origin. No ads.

[@jimmyispromo]

the mini group looks sick.

[@TechWithBrett]

The house is definitely pumpin'!

[@TippyTurtle]

Yep

[@dragns]

I always get more from your videos than any others I watch. The level of detail you provide in terms of setup and going through the app and noting the settings that are important puts you far and above most of the other basic highlight style reviews. I was actually in a Best Buy today debating on whether I should get the Nest Mini or the Nest Audio to replace/add-to my existing 1st gen Mini. If they had had the Audio in charcoal I might have gone ahead and bought it. I took that lack of stock as a sign to do some more research so I came home and pulled up this video. About 2/3rds of the way through, I knew what I was going to do, so I put my coat back on and went back and bought the Mini (which they did have in charcoal). Then I came back and re-watched and followed along as you went through your setup. So, thank you for your level of detail. I know it must take a lot of work on your part. As much as I think the Audio would be much cooler, the Mini will do everything I need it to do, and I just don't stream music that much at home. Away from home, all the time. At home, not so much. I feel like that would be the prevailing reason for having an Audio. Who knows, though... I've never had smart speakers ready to play my Spotify playlists upon request. My needs may change. But, right now, the tech budget hands are saying that $30 feels better than $100 for the same basic functionality.

[@larrygriffin3304]

you tube music

[@msizwalker7232]

My Christmas was starting out crappy until KZbin made my day...Thank you for the free Google Nest Mini. I can't wait to get it !

[@TechWithBrett]

That's awesome! Congrats!

[@wargaindonesia3289]

Are it free ??

[@AutomateYourLife]

Great job Brett!

[@TechWithBrett]

No, you did a great job. Appreciate the help from Canada!

[@AutomateYourLife]

@@TechWithBrett You know...that was pretty cool to see! You made a Duo call to Canada, we had an on-the-fly conversation, and it went into the video seamlessly. So great!

[@aden1337]

Best full review on KZbin. Thanks alot!!

[@HappyGrinMan]

Dude you've gone through every possible scenario with so much depth! You deserve more subscribers! Thanks Brett;

[@beefjerky4825]

KZbin hooked it up with a free device. So i am here to see what i got lol

[@TechWithBrett]

Sweet! It is a great device!

[@markusjaderberg]

Same! Do you know why we have got it?

[@beefjerky4825]

@@markusjaderberg for being suscribers to google play music or youtube music i do believe

[@markusjaderberg]

@@beefjerky4825 ah alright, cheers👍🏻

[@___DeVille___]

Same hahaha

[@BreeD.R]

Wow! I’m so excited to get my free google nest ! I didn’t realize how much it could do!

[@rulerick175]

same

[@bailopjungchang6940]

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[@raymondtaylor2152]

That was an excellent video Brett ... I'm planning on purchasing a Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen ... and I like how you have titled your topics in the video and where to find them time-wise in the video ... and I must say everything was very well explained for us older folks!

[@marsialeo7]

thank you soooo much for showing how much you can do on the mini nest. I am not very good at new tech devices and you made it so simple for us older folks to follow.

[@TechWithBrett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BenjaminHandelsby]

This video got me even more excited for when I get this thing, thank you for this really in depth video!

[@SherlynLobo]

Detailed explanation about the features of the google nest mini. Thank you!

[@jackzofficial]

I can't even notice difference of sound quality via my phone, btw your channel is great.

[@TechWithBrett]

Definitely hard to hear through the phone and it is hard to replicate. It is the same size of speaker so not much of a huge change but you can definitely tell the sound is more full.

[@grover9187]

Man I'm so behind. I'm subscribing and following for all the updates. I feel like I've missed out on all the key tech stuff. This was a great video I watched it ALLLLLL fascinated.

[@pythonantole9892]

I love this channel, you actually learn something about using the Nest devices and overall automation in the Google ecosystem. Everything is so much simplified and there's zero subliminal marketing.

[@vickneshkumarsovetrivel2852]

Excellent presentation overall, elaborate yet concise . Timestamps well marked. Hope you eventually gather a bigger following dude, you deserve it :)

[@rubyneo9674]

3:23 right here i just get a message that says i need to activate my nest mini before set-up, i cant find anywhere on how to do this, i thought this was the whole point of setup?

[@hatredteddy676]

thank u so much i didn't have my Bluetooth on this hole time and only u told me to turn it on im so grateful

[@andyperrigo5000]

I have always used my Google Voice number with the Google Mini. The Duo function is pretty cool.

[@IvanHopper]

I just got one of those nest mini speakers for Christmas!😀

[@StregKoden]

4:44 i get stock, with a error and i can't move on. The error is something like this: "An error occurred while retrieving the necessary Google Assistant permissions" I have tried 2 times with a reset to factory settings no luck, did also remove Google Home and removed cache data. And I did have the "Web and app activity" thing set to "on" in the google account settings, and I really hate that thing "on". But yet again, still no luck for me to move forward from. (Before using your Google Assistent) Any one who can help me out?

[@remconet]

10:09 This does not work on my (Dutch) version. I still have to say the "Hey Google" command first, before I can stop the alarm.

[@yellowstillplays4736]

I just subscribed to you edit: tysm Tech with Brett, I have watched your video on a nest audio, I beat you in setting up the nest audio, I speed-ran you

[@bruderjr]

Great video. Thank you. Excellent description and explanation.

[@MrMattsMedia]

Can you use Google home minis as speakers for your TV?

[@Th3TruthSeek3r]

Another awesome quality and thorough video! Way to go Brett!

[@TechUnafraid]

Diego Peixoto this is Dial by the way! Haha

[@katrinaford4669]

@@TechUnafraid Thanks

[@zacharylee_1995]

I'm Definitely buying a Google Nest Mini Whenever I get a Chance, It's a good thing that I got extra Money For Christmas 😁

[@shawnarobynne]

Hey! I realized the settings have changed recently & my Google Mini & Google Nest no longer let me find the option to change my caller ID settings. Do you have updated steps to show how to make this change now? I don’t want to come up as unlisted - as most people now turn off unknown callers.

[@td807]

Fantastic presentation that covers so much.. Love it..

[@mrraybanman]

👍🏼I just bought one today and I will buy more speakers for every room in the house😀

[@sydneyl5946]

Your video has helped me understand some of the settings in the Google Nest Mini. So thank you. I added a 2nd language in the Google Home app on my phone. When I speak my native language through Google Assistant on my phone, it understands. However when I speak directly to the Google Nest Mini (2nd Gen), it doesn't understand. What am I missing? Can you help?

[@Nikos10]

What are the applications for iOS that support cast to nest mini

[@BliKasep]

I have buy a new one Nest Mini 2nd gen, but once i am do for setup can’t detect for the device, and device say “ please login from the google imap” how to do it?

[@voncam1]

This video was absolutely excellent. I had watched a couple before that which did not help, I learnt so much and realised what I had not been doing to connect my Google mini nest correctly. Thank you so much..

[@TechWithBrett]

You are welcome and I'm glad it helped!

[@zacharylee1995]

This is actually my First time Hearing about a Google Nest 😱

[@DOTTYTIME]

I have been sitting here trying to decide which google. Home device to buy, you just convinced me to get the Google Nest Mini

[@TechWithBrett]

Glad I could help!

[@colmcoleman6421]

hi brett im from ireland i used to be able to make calls on my google speaker but now the name has changed to "goole meets" instead of duo so what do i ask the speaker now if i want to call another persons speaker

[@natalienorberg9005]

Can you use these as a speakers for the tv as you can with Amazon echo?

[@Cassie-j6x]

Who is here in 2024 👇

[@sidonculous]

Tried setting up my nest mini multiple times but it shows 'Could not connect to nest mini' error during the setup. I have tried online forums for solution but didn't manage to get any. Help, please? Back story - I bought the nest mini in Australia last year and it worked perfectly for that time. I recently moved back to India and haven't been successful in setting up my device. Google does have the product available in India, so why would it not support it?

[@kirstytme]

Can you get the nest to connect to landline number as well as your mobile phone number?

[@minifrequenze]

Hello, is there a way to make phone calls remotely to Google Nest so that the conversation is activated automatically without the interlocutor giving consent to receive the call? I would need this function as the elderly person who has to receive the phone call is unable to moves. thanks

[@nickyj3343]

Hi Brett when altering the volume you can say "hey google turn the volume down to 10%" and it should turn it down without touching it. This is in reference to your daughters room and when your hand comes close so the mini lights up. Just another option instead of looking for the mini in a dark room.

[@deny44yo]

or change it from the phone.. i think thats like a use scenario for ultrasound sensing

[@mean1979Jusitn]

Great overview. Thanks for taking the time to create and share.

[@mean1979Jusitn]

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[@TechWithBrett]

Definitely need to check this out!

[@mean1979Jusitn]

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[@TampaTec]

Great job 👍 nice shirt!

[@TechWithBrett]

Thanks! Been waiting years to get one of these.

[@blackhorn34]

I just got the Nest mini & I read that it can control some TV's with chrome cast built in. My sony tv has Android/Google TV built in and while I struggled to connect them, it did eventually kind of connect to it.I can tell G to turn the tv on or off but increasing the volume only works by 1 decibel at a time even if i say to increase the volume by 10%. The other thing it keeps telling me to connect my Sony account with the Google home but no where can i find how you do that. Any suggestions?

[@jasonbush5983]

Can I use the nest mini as a Bluetooth speaker for my laptop ? I don't currently have an additional speaker...

[@anesbudiman]

Great video explaining EVERYTHING about this Nest Mini. It just launched today in my country and I knew everything from this video alone, so thanks and done SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL! :D

[@TechWithBrett]

That's great to hear! You'll really like it.

[@zeroquadro]

I am very happy with google assistant, I have several devices connected but I still haven't been able to do one thing; for example, how can I turn off a light at a given time or within a certain amount of time?

[@chemtrailwarrior7869]

For some reason I cannot use Home app on my phone...I don't have a tablet, either. Any advise?

[@AaronDedeystere]

I was impressed when paired 2 of those!

[@Jamesalec63]

I suppose you can pair these to any device like a laptop or if you have one a chromebook and game console if it is possible?

[@colmcoleman6421]

need help i used to be able to make calls with my nest mini with google duo but now its changed to google meets its not working and my phone is set up for calls what do i ask it now to make an audio call

[@sdlock83]

These things are cute bite size speakers lol!

[@youandiryan]

Hahaha thank you for muting the "hey Google" keywords. I have been watching reviews and learning about what else it can do all over KZbin, and other videos keep triggering my speaker hahaha.

[@47f0]

The coolest feature of the Nest Mini? It dropped the price on the Home Minis.

[@scottairshows9828]

Any suggestions on what to do when the Google app says No Devices found? We can't get our Google Nest Mini setup since changing to new Wifi address

[@SMILE-1234-n2b]

Do you have a JBL your office?

[@SMILE-1234-n2b]

Do do you have a JB office if you know if you have one because I see a speaker of a white thing that says JBL but I don’t know if it’s a I don’t know if it’s where of JBL if it’s a fake bar just let me know cause I really wanna know cause I love JBL

[@GoodwillPhotosJBP]

How to communicate between two home mini on different locations which are connected to different wifi network.??

[@Pepsi2man]

Great Video! I now have to do some work with my Google Mini's. Thanks!

[@komal0112]

While setting up devices the I can't see the nest mini option what should I do

[@colmcoleman6421]

i have a google speaker and now google duo has changed to google meets i used to be able to ask speaker to make call when it was duo but now i cant what do i ask the google speaker to make a call

[@GeneWillacker]

Nice video! I just ordered one to see if it will work for assisting my Mom with communications and daily tasks.

[@lukeusa8639]

Thanks! You hit the nail on the head. and the word was *************Volcno . .

[@mts33188]

Hello, love your videos and it maybe that you have shown this before but my question is does Google home mini has any command like the eco when u sai "I'm leaving" it turn the lights on and off mimicking someone at home? Thank you 😊

[@jefferychaney5774]

Hi, I really enjoy your videos, but I have a question here on mines it keeps telling me could not communicate with your nest mini? can you help me?

[@dreamusti4479]

Is it possible to connect to wifi in another country like Bulgaria

[@xspaddriver]

Thanks for an excellent tutorial.

[@TechWithBrett]

You are welcome!

[@katrinaford4669]

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[@Nikos10]

From which countries can you call out?

[@Ngobrolbeneran]

Can google nest connect to other save music apps?

[@05amanshankargupta96]

How have you connected you devices with Google Nest mini

[@michaelpennington5111]

I paired two speakers and bluetoothed to my TV.. the sound quality was ok but kept skipping. What's the best way to use Google Product for a good sound with my Samsung TV?

[@TechWithBrett]

Sadly, Google has not made their speakers compatible with a TV sound system. The only device that has worked is the Google Home Max because it had a headphone jack, but it is not available anymore.

[@grimeyyfohbigbuckzlbc3510]

Hey can u help me please? The cast thing too connect to the mini doesn’t pop up on the bottom, what should l do?

[@SuperMoula]

Thank you for the review What is the difference between google mini nest and the mini google home smart speaker?

[@gareman9417]

Perfect just what I needed was this video thank you!

[@IgorRomanovv]

What a detailed review. Thanks a lot

[@danielw0007]

I don't know which one to choose 3 or 2 can you help me Just like to know Is it have the same features Google Nest Mini (2nd? Gen like Google Nest Mini 3 please let me know please let me know

[@sputs40]

I have a Chromecast connected to my tv and have just purchased two Google Nest mini speakers....when I cast Netflix is it possible to have the sound on my nest speakers

[@TechWithBrett]

It is not, the sound can only come through the TV or the speakers directly connected to it.

[@joselitocapili9805]

Thanks for the tutorial, can I use google home to pair with my IPad and the in the car.

[@squeakeroo1]

Excellent straight forward review with no faffing about. Thanks.

[@lany_07gaming]

Nice I like the color orange,great review...

[@JamesG007]

HELP NEEDED. Hi All! We have 3 Home Mini's, which we've been using for over 2 years now. Since late June my Huawei P30 Pro lost all casting functionality and features to inact with the Mini, unless I use VLC (with no volume functions). Been trying to find answers online, but no luck. My wife's iPhone and brother's Samsung works perfectly. I think I just answered my own question 😳😭

[@andreamitchell4758]

1:54 'you need to get an anchor" what would your wall need to be made of that they can not support a nest mini without an anchor , tracing paper? you could probably mount that thing with a thumbtack even if you lived in a cardboard box

[@TechWithBrett]

True, my kids would find a way to rip it out of the wall even with an anchor.

[@saudyounis727]

Can I connect it to my laptop as BT speaker and use it to get on conference calls?

[@TheRealMK67]

I'm rarely on WiFi, LTE speeds are just as good or better (mostly better). Do I need to stay connected to WiFi or can my phone connect to Nest if it's on WiFi & I'm on LTE?

[@jaggedpixel]

Having 6 of these delivered free today. One for each user on my premium account. I'll give one a go or maybe put them on eBay.

[@brewatch]

Currently I use Alexa devices because the drop in feature is invaluable while caring for elderly family members. No action is required or their part for the call to go through. Does the google system have a similar feature?

[@livesh684]

I really wish google will allow a 5.1 surround pairing system with the bigger Google hub as the bass and 4 nest mini as the twitters

[@RealEstateHunters]

I just got a new nest mini and I don't know how to ad the calendar. I have 2 Gmail accounts that I want to add. Thank you

[@des..]

Excuse me, has there been a significant improvement over the previous one regarding the speaker quality? Will be the reason for the deal. Thank's

[@Kyubi2345]

The speaker now has better bass since it now has a bigger driver, and is 40% louder then the First Gen.

[@abstyle001]

I love those comic touches, excellent reviewed