Smart Home Voice Dictionary

Know exactly what to say to your Google Nest in every room. Simple, clear commands for lights, temperature, music, and help.

Updated Feb 2026

In the Lounge

Relax, watch TV, and stay comfortable without getting up.

"Hey Google, turn on the lounge lights."

Turns on all lights grouped in the "Lounge".

"Hey Google, dim the lights to 50%."

Sets the brightness to half. Perfect for evening relaxation.

"Hey Google, make it warmer."

Increases the temperature on your smart thermostat by a few degrees.

"Hey Google, turn on the TV."

Works if you have a smart TV or Chromecast connected.

"Hey Google, play The Crown on Netflix."

Starts playing your favorite show automatically.

"Hey Google, set volume to 5."

Adjusts the speaker volume (scale of 1 to 10).

Pro Tip: Specific Lamps

If you name your lamps (e.g., "Reading Lamp"), you can control just that one by saying "Hey Google, turn on the Reading Lamp" instead of all the lights.

In the Kitchen

Hands-free help when your hands are full of flour or dishes.

"Hey Google, set a timer for 10 minutes."

Perfect for boiling pasta or baking.

"Hey Google, set a Chicken timer for 1 hour."

You can name timers so you know which one is ringing.

"Hey Google, add milk to my shopping list."

Keeps a digital list on your phone so you never forget.

"Hey Google, how many tablespoons in a cup?"

Great for quick cooking conversions.

"Hey Google, play some cooking music."

Plays an upbeat playlist while you work.

"Hey Google, turn on the kitchen lights."

Brightens the room for safe cooking.

In the Bedroom

Start your day right and settle in for a safe night's sleep.

"Hey Google, Goodnight."

A Routine: Can turn off all lights, lock doors, and set thermostat at once.

"Hey Google, wake me up at 7 AM."

Sets a reliable alarm for the morning.

"Hey Google, what's the weather today?"

Know what to wear before you get out of bed.

"Hey Google, play rain sounds."

Plays soothing white noise to help you sleep.

"Hey Google, set temperature to 68."

Cool down the room for better sleep.

Everywhere / General

Useful commands that work from any room in the house.

"Hey Google, what time is it?"

Simple, but very helpful.

"Hey Google, call [Name]."

Hands-free calling to friends or family contacts.

"Hey Google, remind me to take meds at 9am."

Sets a reminder that will announce itself at the right time.

"Hey Google, what's the news?"

Plays a summary of the latest headlines.

"Hey Google, Stop."

Stops any music, alarm, or speech immediately.

"Hey Google, find my phone."

Makes your phone ring loudly so you can find it.