Smart speakers are a relatively new and practical gadget for advanced homes. A smart speaker like Nest Audio can make controlling other electronics in your house so much more convenient. Pairing it with a smart TV is a great way to unlock all its capabilities. If you have a Sony TV at home, you may want to pair it with your Nest Audio. But can you do that? If so, how?

In general, Google Cast devices and Nest Speakers can be connected to any smart TV with built-in Chromecast via the Google Home app. The process is indeed simple but has a few steps to follow correctly.

Continue reading to learn how you can do it and what other things you can do with the Nest Audio. Without any further ado, let us dive straight into the discussion!

How Do I Connect Google Speakers To My Sony TV?

Follow these steps to connect Google speakers to your Sony TV:

  • Open the Google Home app. Tap Add.Tap Set Up Device.Tap New DeviceTap Home.Select the TV.Verify the codes on both devices.Tap the room and select the WiFi network. Tap Next.Select the video servicesNavigate to ContinueTap Continue.

Before you begin the process, ensure that your phone or tablet connects to the same wireless network as your TV and the speaker. The steps are the same, regardless of whether you are using Google Home on an Android or an iOS device. Chromecast must be built into your Sony TV for the pairing to work.

The app may prompt you to share anonymous data from the device during installation. You can opt-out of it by tapping No thanks. The app will also present an option for receiving emails about your device. Make sure to check your selection at this step.

What If I Receive An Error Message?

If you encounter a message during installation saying Error when linking device, you will have to factory reset the Sony TV before trying again. Devices that can stream media to your TV and Nest are:

  • ChromecastChromecast UltraA Smart TV with built-in Chromecast

If you would like to learn more about Nest, check out this article.

How to Set Nest Audio As Default Audio Output

When you stream content on your TV, it will play sound from the built-in speaker because that is the preferred one by default. 

To set your Nest Audio (or any other smart speaker) as the default audio output device, take the following steps:

  • Ensure that your phone and speaker connect to the same Google Account and wireless network.Open the Google Home app.Tap your Nest Audio speaker.Navigate to Settings and then to Audio.Tap Default music speaker.

Now, let’s see if Sony Bravia has Chromecast.

Does Sony Bravia Have Chromecast?

Most Smart TVs by Sony Bravia have the Chromecast functionality built into them. The feature is generally present on all their Android-based TVs. However, one can do so by following a procedure. 

To access Chromecast on Sony Android TV:

  • Press the Home button on the remote.Navigate to Settings.Tap Apps.Tap See all apps.Now select Show system apps.Select Google Chromecast built-in on the next screen.Select the Enable option.

Some options on your Android TV may be different depending on its model. Don’t worry because it is easy to match the options on your TV to these.

If you are trying to connect the TV to a Google Home speaker but the connection fails, try again after restarting or power resetting your TV. It is always good to have your TV’s software up to date to avoid such problems. For further information on the matter, visit this page.

What Is The Difference Between Google Home And Google Nest?

Google Home is the older family of Smart hubs and speakers by Google, and Nest Audio is its replacement. Apart from being much newer, the Nest Audio delivers a better design, more product colors, and a more powerful speaker system than the Google Home.

Google first introduced the Home speaker in 2016, and you likely won’t find a new one available for purchase today. Conversely, the Nest Audio first arrived in 2020 with a sleek-looking body, made of more recycled matter than its predecessor. 

Here are both devices stacked against each other:

The Google Home has a cylindrical body with an interchangeable base. The touch buttons are more prominent than the Nest Audio. The powerful speaker system on the Nest makes it ideal to use two of them in conjunction for a high-fidelity stereo audio playback experience. Regardless of which one you get, Google Assistant will be available to you with full functionality.

Conclusion

A smart speaker is a device that can revolutionize your life at home, whether you are working on a project from work or enjoying a show on your smart TV. Google’s Nest Audio is pretty much perfect as a smart hub device. With it, you can create a brilliant ecosystem of Smart devices and be more productive at everything you do. 

So make sure to get one for yourself today, and come back if you’ve ever got more questions about smart devices. Enjoy!