Do you use a Roku device? What if I tell you that you can search and control your Roku TV sitting at a distance just using voice commands? Well, that’s quite possible if you integrate your Roku device with Google Home. Show
To add Roku to Google Home, you just need to follow a couple of steps. First, check if your device meets the google home requirements. If it does, install the Google Home app on your phone. Set up your Roku device in the app, and then sign in to your Roku account. That’s it. Now, you can control your TV through Google home. These steps may seem easy, but you need a complete guide to get this job done. So this article will walk you through those steps and ultimately help you add your Roku Device to Google Home. How To Add Roku to Google Home in 4 Simple StepsTo make sure that your Roku device is successfully integrated with Google, follow the steps below. Step #1: Check if Your Device Meets Google RequirementsBefore you start integration with Google Home, first, you need to make sure you have all things in place to get this merger done. First, make sure you have a Roku Account and a device whose software is up to date. To get in hands with Google, the Roku device must be running on Roku OS 8.1 or higher versions. To check if your device meets these requirements:
If the software is up to date and higher than the recommended version, then you are good to go to the next step. Step #2: Install Google Home App on Your PhoneSince you have ensured the eligibility of your Roku streaming device, the next thing you need is the Google Home application. It is available for both Android and iOS devices. So, download and install it from either the Google Play Store or through Apple’s App Store. Step #3: Add Roku Device to Google Home
Step #4: Sign In to Your Roku AccountNow, the screen displays a set of accounts you need to choose from.
Now, you can control the device through the Google Home assistant app. How To Add Roku to Google Home With Quick RemoteYou can also add Roku to google with another mobile application, Quick Remote. Here’s a step-by-step guide to doing so:
Now, Roku has been successfully integrated with Google Home through quick remote. The advantage of using the quick remote app is that you can control multiple Roku devices through it. What Can You Do Through Google Home on Roku?Now that you have added Roku to Google Home, won’t you be interested in knowing the exciting things you can do on the Roku device with Google. Control Media PlayWith Google Home, you can control all media playback functions (pause, rewind, fast forward) just by your voice commands. You can ask google by saying, “Hey Google, pause on the bedroom Roku.” Search ChannelsYou can also search any of the channels on your TV. Just say, “Hey Google,” followed by “find horror movies on my bedroom Roku.” Perform All TV Controls With Voice CommandsAll functions you used to perform with your TV remote can be performed through Google Home over voice commands. You can turn on, turn off, raise the volume, mute, and switch ports on your Roku devices. For instance, you can command, “Hey Google, raise the volume on my office Roku.” You can now use the Google Home Assistant to simply manage your Roku devices, including the Roku TVs, streaming sticks, streaming boxes, and Roku Ultra, among others. Just keep following the instructions outlined above. |