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🆘 SETTING UP ESSENTIALS BULBS AND LIGHTSTRIPS [THREAD OR BLUETOOTH] WITH GOOGLE NEST

Applies to Nanoleaf Essentials Bulbs Lightstrips (Thread or Bluetooth); Google Nest speakers or displays; Google 
Home app on Android or iOS

Before You Get Started

• Check that your device is using the latest firmware version. If not, please update it before moving ahead.

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How-To Guide

Step 1 • Open the Google Home app

Step 2 • Tap the + icon (top left), then, select Set up device > Set up new devices.

Step 3 • Choose your Home:

Select the Home where you want to add your lights and tap Next.

Step 4 • Wait for Scanning

The app will search for nearby Essentials lights ready to connect.

Step 5 • Tap Set up smart lights

Step 6 • Select the Bulb or Lightstrip you want to set up. The light will blink when selected.

Step 7 • Choose a Room

Pick the Room your light is in, or tap Add Custom Room to type in a new name.

Step 8 • Name your light

Choose a voice-friendly name like "reading light" or "overhead light".

💡 For best results, avoid including the room name. Google already uses that for grouping.

Step 9 • The app will indicate that the setup is in progress. Your light may blink a few times [this is normal]. Once it finished it will notes that Light is Ready - Tap Done.

The setup is now complete! You can now control your light with Google Assistant.

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Troubleshooting Tips ⚙️
If pairing fails at step 9 or at the end: Power cycle the light, give it about 30 secs (Bulbs can be unscrewing, unplugged 
or switched off if in a fixture, Lightstrip can be unplugged). Then press Try again in the Google Home app.

🆘 Need help? Save time and use the app to submit a request with a technical scan or via our form using:

Software Support > Pairing [Initial Setup] or Pairing Again [Device Already Set Up] >Pairing or Re-pairing Issues with 3rd Party Integration

OR if connected but having connection issues: Software Support > Connectivity Issues 

⚠️ NANOLEAF DISCLAIMER
Maintaining seamless integrations with smart home ecosystems is important to us, and we strive to ensure everything
runs smoothly. However, some issues may arise that are beyond our control, such as platform-specific updates or
compatibility changes made by third-party services. For the latest information and support on these external platforms,
we recommend visiting their official help sites or contacting their support directly.