Use a Google Home Device with a Soundbar or an A/V Receiver

IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check Applicable Products and Categories for details.

The Google Home® voice-activated speaker has many different features and functions that you can use with your sound bar or an A/V receiver. Check the information below before connecting the Google Home device to your device:

• Make sure that the Google Cast™ or Chromecast™ version of your device is version 1.21x or later.

  1. On the your device's remote control, press the HOME button.
  2. Select Setup.
  3. Select System Settings.
  4. Select System Information.
  5. Check the Google Cast Version or the Chromecast built-in Version.
• Reset your device to its factory defaults.

  For model-specific information, refer to your device's manual. Manuals are posted on your model support page.

  • For soundbars
    1. On your remote control, press the HOME button.
    2. Select Setup.
    3. Select Resetting.
    4. Select Reset to Factory Default Settings.
  • For receivers
    1. Power off the receiver.
    2. Press the Power button for more than five seconds.
• Set the Quick Start/Network Standby to On.
  1. On your device's remote control, press the HOME button.
  2. Select Setup.
  3. Select System Settings.
  4. Select System Information.
  5. Select Quick Start/Network Standby.
  6. Select On.
• Set up the Google Home device and the Google Home app. Detailed steps are available on the Google Support page.