Does Google Home work with Roku?

Answered by Randy McIntyre

Google Home does work with Roku. Google Home is a voice-activated speaker powered by Google Assistant, and it can be used to control various smart devices, including Roku players and Roku TVs.

To set up Google Home with your Roku device, you will need a compatible Roku player or Roku TV with the correct software installed. You will also need a free Roku account and a Google Assistant-enabled device such as a Google Pixel phone, Google Home, Google Home Mini, or Google Home Max. Additionally, you will need to have the Google Home mobile app downloaded to your iOS or Android device.

Once you have all the necessary requirements, you can follow these steps to set up Google Home with your Roku:

1. Connect your Roku device to your TV and ensure it is connected to your home network.

2. Set up your Roku device by following the on-screen instructions.

3. Open the Google Home mobile app on your phone or tablet.

4. Tap on the “Add” button to set up a new device.

5. Select “Set up device” and choose “Works with Google” from the list.

6. Browse or search for Roku from the list of available devices.

7. Sign in to your Roku account when prompted.

8. Allow the Google Home app to access your Roku device.

9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

Once the setup is complete, you can use your Google Assistant-enabled device to control your Roku player or Roku TV using voice commands. You can ask Google Assistant to play specific movies or TV shows, launch apps, adjust the volume, pause or resume playback, and even control playback using commands like fast forward or rewind.

For example, you can say “Hey Google, play Stranger Things on Roku,” and Google Assistant will send the command to your Roku device to start playing the requested content.

In my personal experience, using Google Home with Roku has been very convenient. It allows me to control my Roku player hands-free, making it easier to navigate through different apps and content. I can simply ask Google Assistant to find and play my favorite shows or movies without having to search for the remote or manually navigate through menus.

The integration of Google Home with Roku provides a seamless and user-friendly experience, enabling you to control your Roku device with just your voice.