How do I set up Google Home, like Alexa

[Andrew Denny]

I got an Amazon Echo 2, but was disappointed with it (sound was awfully boomy) and I returned it after a week. 

I see there is advice on getting Alexa to work with B2, although I didn't have time to try it. 

Is it possible to set up a Google Home device to work with B2 in the same way? 

[PMB]

Hi Andrew,

According to other posts the B2 can be played through the Echo via Bluetooth but so far the Echo cannot control the B2.

Paul

Brennan Support.

[Andrew Denny]

Thanks, I'm not sure what you mean though.  While I want to speak to the Home or Alexa device, I just want it to play back its sound through the B2 and its hi-fi speakers.

So if I say (for example), "Alexa, play BBC Radio Three", it would do so, but the sound would come out through the B2 hi-fi.    

I don't expect to be able to 'control' the B2 directly, just have it act as the speaker.  Is that possible?  

[PMB]

Hi Andrew,

We've had many enquiries about controlling the B2 using Alexa (or Home) so thought you were asking the same. I haven't done it myself but Martin wrote -

It took seconds to pair the new Amazon Echo Dot (£49.99) with my Brennan B2. Tap Settings on the Alexa App then pick the Alexa product you want to pair (I only had the one). Then tap Bluetooth. After a moment you will see the Brennan B2 listed. Tap and it's paired. After that Alexa speaks and plays music through the Brennan speakers. You don’t need the app again.

I would think Home would have a similar app to connect to Bluetooth devices.

Paul

Brennan Support.

[Andrew Denny]

Many thanks!  I will check the Google Home way of doing it, but the way you describe it makes it easier for me to understand.