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How to Reboot and Force Update Google Nest and Home Speakers
Rebooting your Google Nest or Home speaker through the Home app is the only way to nudge it into checking for a pending firmware update.
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Firmware Update
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How to Leave the Google Home Public Preview Program
Step-by-step instructions to leave Google Home Public Preview and return your Nest or Home devices to stable, production firmware.
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How to Join Google Home Public Preview for Faster Updates
Get early firmware and app updates for your Nest and Home speakers by joining the right Google preview program.
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How to Check Firmware Version on Google Home Speakers
Quick steps to find your Google Home or Nest speaker's firmware version through the Google Home app's Device Information screen.
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How to Update Your Google Home Speaker Right Now
Your Google Home speaker has no update button. Here's how to check its firmware version and force it to grab the latest patch.
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How to Fix Google Home Speaker Data Usage Problems
Your Google Home Speaker downloading hundreds of gigabytes in the background? Here's how to check, restrict, and fix excessive data usage.
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Google Rolls Out New Pixel Buds A-Series Update: What You Need to Know
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