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Google Home Connection
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Google Home Devices
Bob PetHair Appetite works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices.
Before proceeding to use Bob with your Google Home devices, make sure:
- The bObsweep app is installed on your phone.
- Your bObsweep bot is connected to Wi-Fi.
- Your Google Home device is connected and working.
For information on how to add a Google Home Speaker to your Google Home, go to the Google Help Center or search online.
Once these 3 steps have been completed, it's time to pair your bot to the Google Home app.
Step 1
Open the bObsweep app and on the right corner, tap the menu icon.
Under "Alexa | Google Assistant” tap the Google Assistant icon, and the instructions will appear on the next page. Scroll down to Step 3. “Copy email and password”. Note the email and password on this page. We’ll be using them soon. Proceed to step 4.
Step 4
Open the Google Home application.
Go to Devices.
Next, tap the plus sign and select “Add device.”
Select “Works with Google”.
Tap on the search icon on the top of the page and search for Bobsweep.
Tap on the bObsweep icon, and then tap “connect account.”
Copy and paste the email address and password from Step 3.
Tap “Authorize.”
The Google Home app is now connected to bObsweep.
The app finds and opens a list of devices it finds, including Bob. Note that Bob’s nickname on the bObsweep app is the name Google Home app finds Bob under.
Select the Bob icon and “add to home” and “add to room” as prompted by the Google Home app.
You’re all set! Your bot is now connected to the Google Home app.
You can start, stop, and charge your bot with voice commands.
To start cleaning:
"Ok Google, start vacuum/Nickname."
"Ok Google, start the vacuum/Nickname."
To stop cleaning:
"Ok Google, pause vacuum/Nickname."
"Ok Google, pause the vacuum/Nickname."
To charge:
"Ok Google, charge the vacuum/Nickname."
"Ok Google, dock the vacuum/Nickname."
For the full list of commands, go to the bObsweep app and read Step 5 thoroughly, and if you have further questions on how to use the Google Home device with Bob PetHair Appetite, please contact our support team.
7. Let Bob Sweep!
When down, Bob is ready to sweep! Clear away any clutter or wires and press the play button.
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