Yes, Google Home Assistant can sync routines across devices, allowing you to execute the same routine on multiple Google Home or Nest devices in your home.

This feature ensures a seamless experience as routines work consistently, no matter which device you use to trigger them.

How Routines Work Across Devices

1. Cloud-Based Syncing

• Google Home routines are managed in the Google Home app and stored in the cloud.
• Any changes you make to a routine are automatically updated across all devices linked to your Google account.

2. Multiple Device Activation

• You can trigger routines from any Google Home, Nest device, or even your smartphone with a voice command.
• For example, saying “Hey Google, good morning” on any device will execute the same “Good Morning” routine.

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How to Set Up Routines for Multiple Devices

1. Create or Edit a Routine

1. Open the Google Home app.
2. Go to Routines from the main menu or under Settings.
3. Tap + New Routine or select an existing routine to edit.

2. Add Actions

1. Tap + Add Action and choose what you want the routine to do, such as turning on lights or streaming audio.
2. Specify devices for actions like audio streaming, light adjustments, or thermostat changes.

3. Select Devices for Responses

1. Under Assistant will respond on, choose the device you want to respond when the routine is triggered.
2. Save your routine.

Benefits of Syncing Routines

1. Consistency: All Google Home devices execute the same routine commands.
2. Flexibility: Trigger routines from any device, including your phone.
3. Ease of Management: Update routines in one place, and the changes reflect across all devices.

Also Read: How to set a custom wake-up routine in Google Home Assistant

Quick FAQs

1. Do I Need to Set Up Routines Separately for Each Device?

No, routines are shared across all devices linked to your Google account.

2. Can I Play Audio on Multiple Devices in a Routine?

Yes, you can add a speaker group to your routine to stream audio on multiple devices simultaneously.

3. What Happens if a Device is Offline?

The routine will still run on other devices, but actions specific to the offline device will not execute.

4. Can I Create Device-Specific Routines?

Yes, you can assign specific actions to individual devices within a routine, such as adjusting a specific room’s lights.

5. How Do I Trigger a Routine from My Phone?

Use the Google Assistant app on your phone and say the routine’s trigger phrase (e.g., “Hey Google, goodnight”).

Also Read: How to set weekend-specific routines in Google Home Assistant

Conclusion

Google Home Assistant can sync routines across all your devices, making it easy to manage and automate tasks consistently throughout your home. By customising actions and assigning devices, you can create routines that work seamlessly, whether triggered from a smart speaker, display, or smartphone.