Nest Audio Smart Speakers Now Host Apple Music Services
Hey there! Google's budget-friendly Nest Audio smart speakers are getting a sweet update: they're now compatible with Apple Music! This means you can ask Google Assistant to play tunes from Apple's tunes library using simple voice commands.
To take advantage of this new feature, you first need to link your Apple Music account in the Google Home app. If you want Google to jam out to Apple Music instead of Spotify or other services, don't forget to set Apple Music as your default music streaming service. Once this is all set up, you can ask Google Assistant to play your favorite Apple Music songs, playlists, or even ask it to play your liked songs using the commands "Hey Google, play my songs," or "Hey Google, play my library."
Want to stream Apple Music across multiple compatible devices? Just say, "Hey Google, play music on all my speakers!" This multi-room control feature is a game-changer for those who love to groove while cooking, cleaning, or just lounging around the house.
Previously, Apple Music users had to rely on Bluetooth to stream music to their Nest Audio speakers. This was a bit of a hassle, especially when you wanted to control music hands-free. The lack of native support was a sore point for folks invested in Apple's ecosystem but preferred Google's smarter speakers.
But fear not, Apple One subscribers on the market for a new smart speaker will love this upgrade! Particularly when Fitness+ finally launches.
Curious about other tricks you can do with Google Assistant and Nest devices? You can integrate Home Assistant with Google Assistant for better control or manually set up the integration. Link your YouTube Music account for a smoother music control experience. If you want to connect your Nest devices to Apple HomeKit and Siri, you might need to use Homebridge. And if Apple Music's not currently supported, try using third-party apps to indirectly stream music.
With these new updates, your Nest Audio smart speakers are ready to dance to the beat of Apple Music. Happy streaming!
- This update also means that tech enthusiasts who prefer Google's Nest Audio speakers over other smart speakers can now enjoy their favorite Apple Music songs using just their voice commands through Google Assistant.
- In the future, you might even be able to ask your Google Assistant to play Apple Music on your Nest smart displays, providing a more immersive audio-visual experience.
- On Mondays, I often ask Google Assistant to play some upbeat Apple Music tracks to kickstart my week, and it instantly transforms my mood.
- If you're an Apple Music subscriber and plan to invest in tech like Nest devices, this compatibility with Google Assistant's voice control is a significant advantage, offering a seamless musical experience across all your devices.
