| "Hello, my name is Enkior. I will be your assistant throughout this article, which will explain the procedure to link your Enki account with the Google Home voice assistant. You will also discover how to use your device via the Home app, as well as the voice control options available through it." |
Introduction:
| "In this first section, I will provide a detailed introduction to Google Home, explaining its main features, the possibilities offered by Google Home for Enki-compatible devices, and finally, I will describe the existing compatibilities between Google Home and Enki." |
What is Google Home?
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"Google Home is a connected home ecosystem and an intelligent voice assistant developed by Google. Its goal is to allow you to control your home, get information in response to your questions, and entertain yourself, mainly through voice commands or a dedicated app. To understand well, "Google Home" today refers to two different things that work together" |
Connected speakers and screens (Physical devices)Connected speakers and screens are electronic devices you install directly in your home. They are equipped with both a microphone and a speaker, allowing them to interact with you vocally. These devices are often grouped under the brand Google Nest. Among the most popular models are the Nest Mini, a compact speaker, and the Nest Hub, which includes a touchscreen in addition to audio features. These devices are designed to make your daily life easier by providing quick and intuitive access to various information and services. |
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| One of the most remarkable aspects of these devices is that they integrate Google's artificial intelligence, known as Google Assistant. This advanced technology allows the device to understand your voice commands, answer your questions, control other connected devices in your home, and even help you organize your schedule. In short, these connected speakers and screens are not just physical objects but become true intelligent personal assistants that enrich your daily digital experience. | |
The mobile app (Control center)This app is completely free and can be easily installed on your smartphone or tablet, whether it's an Android device or an iPhone. It is designed to offer you a simple and intuitive interface to manage all your connected devices from a single place. The app works like a true "universal remote control" for your smart home. Indeed, it allows you to centralize and control all your connected devices, such as smart bulbs, smart plugs, your Enki system, and your surveillance cameras. You can organize these devices by room, for example in the living room, kitchen, or bedroom, which greatly facilitates their management and daily use. |
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"What is it used for daily? This voice assistant is easily activated by saying “Ok Google” or “Hey Google”. You can then ask questions, give instructions, check the weather, set an alarm, play music, or manage your devices compatible with your Enki ecosystem. |
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Linking the Enki service with Google Home connects your home automation box and/or compatible devices to Google's voice intelligence. The services work like apps for your voice assistant. After linking accounts, your compatible Enki devices and scenarios automatically sync with Google Home, making management easier. You can control your devices and scenarios by voice commands with “Ok Google” or “Hey Google”, or via the Google Home app on your smartphone. |
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Here is concretely what you can do once the Enki service is activated: No need to take out your phone to open the Enki app. You can directly command your compatible devices:
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Are all Enki products compatible with Google Home?
| "It is essential to ask the following question: are all the devices in your Enki app compatible with Google Home? I will provide an answer to this question in this section." |
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"So, are all your Enki devices compatible? The answer is NO: some products are natively recognized, meaning your device will be directly visible in the Home app, allowing simple and direct control. |
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| Others, however, will not appear natively in the app. However, you can control these devices via your scenarios in the Enki app, which will integrate as scenes in the Home app." | |
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If you want to ensure the type of control via Google Home for your device, you can check the product sheet to know this information:
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How to link Enki to Google Home?
| "In this second section, I present the procedure to link your Enki account to Google Home, to allow the use of your ecosystem via voice assistants or the Home app. Both methods are done through the Home app. Please ensure it is correctly installed and you are logged into the appropriate Google account. You can choose either method to link the Enki service to Google Home." |
| "Warning: The name you assigned to your devices in the Enki app, which will be used in Google Home, will be the one you need to say to control them. It is therefore recommended to avoid overly generic names such as “lights,” “plugs,” etc., to prevent any confusion during voice control." |
Via Add Device:
| "In the Home app, you can add your Enki devices via the “+ Device” section. I will explain the process and steps to follow when using this method." |
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Please open the Google "Home" app, then follow these instructions:
01 - Tap the "+" symbol at the top right of your screen, next to your avatar.
02 - A window with different options appears. Please tap "+ Device" among the choices.
03 - No QR code needs to be scanned; you must tap "+ Use another method" at the bottom of your screen.
04 - Tap the field "🔍 Search for a brand", type "Enki" and confirm by pressing "🔍" at the bottom right of your keyboard. |
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05 - Please tap the service "Enki - Smart Home" that appears in the search list.
06 - Tap "Link app" to access the Enki account login screen.
07 - Confirm by tapping "Continue" then "Accept and continue".
08 - Tap "Email" and enter the email address associated with your Enki account. Do the same for the "Password" field by entering the corresponding password.
09 - Tap "Sign in" to confirm the link between your Enki ecosystem and the Google Home platform. |
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"If you encounter a message saying “Incorrect email or password,” it is essential to verify your Enki account credentials. To do this:
With this essential information, you will be able to link your Google Home account simply and effectively." |
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Once your Enki account is linked to Google Home and your compatible devices are automatically detected, it is essential to assign them to a room or group you created or that is suggested to you. To do this:
10 - Tap the compatible device you want to add.
11 - Then tap "Assign to a room" at the bottom of your screen. |
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12 - Select the desired room or group. If you haven’t created a room or group yet, you can choose one of the default names offered or customize its name at the bottom of the dropdown menu.
13 - Then tap "Next" to confirm.
14 - Please repeat these steps for each compatible device in your ecosystem you want to add to Google Home. | |
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15 - To finalize adding your ecosystem, please confirm by tapping "Ok" at the bottom of your screen.
16 - To view your ecosystem in Enki, in the "🏠 Home" menu, you can tap the icon " |
Via Link an app or service:
| "In the Home app, you can also add your Enki devices via the “Link an app or service” section. I will explain the process and steps to follow when using this method." |
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Please open the Google "Home" app, then follow these instructions:
01 - Tap the "+" symbol at the top right of your screen, next to your avatar.
02 - A window with different options appears. Please tap "Link an app or service" among the choices.
03 - Among the different options provided, please select "Works with Google".
04 - Tap "🔍 " at the top right, then type "Enki" using your keyboard to find the Enki service. |
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05 - Please tap the service "Enki - Smart Home" that appears in the search list.
06 - Confirm by tapping "Continue" then "Accept and continue".
07 - Tap "Email" and enter the email address associated with your Enki account. Do the same for the "Password" field by entering the corresponding password.
08 - Tap "Sign in" to confirm the link between your Enki ecosystem and the Google Home platform. |
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"If you encounter a message saying “Incorrect email or password,” it is essential to verify your Enki account credentials. To do this:
With this essential information, you will be able to link your Google Home account simply and effectively." |
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Once your Enki account is linked to Google Home and your compatible devices are automatically detected, it is essential to assign them to a room or group you created or that is suggested to you. To do this:
09 - Tap the compatible device you want to add.
10 - Then tap "Assign to a room" at the bottom of your screen. |
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11 - Select the desired room or group. If you haven’t created a room or group yet, you can choose one of the default names offered or customize its name at the bottom of the dropdown menu.
12 - Then tap "Next" to confirm.
13 - Please repeat these steps for each compatible device in your ecosystem you want to add to Google Home. | |
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14 - To finalize adding your ecosystem, please confirm by tapping "Ok" at the bottom of your screen.
15 - To view your ecosystem in Enki, in the "🏠 Home" menu, you can tap the icon " |
How do I control my device via the Google Home app?
| "There are several methods to control your device via the Google Home app, whether directly from the touchscreen of your mobile phone or tablet. I will explain the options to you." |
Individual control:
| "Since your device is compatible with direct control, you can control it individually. I will therefore present the different possibilities offered." |
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"Warning: The light and fan functions are managed as two separate devices in Google Home. It is therefore imperative, to ensure optimal operation, to correctly rename these two devices in Google Home so that you can identify and control them appropriately." |
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Lighting section: You can turn your device on or off directly from its corresponding tile located in the "All devices" menu. To do this, simply tap the tile of your device directly.
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You can also adjust the brightness of your device directly from its tile in the "All devices" menu. To do this:
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Fan section: You can turn your device on or off directly from its corresponding tile located in the "All devices" menu. To do this, simply tap the tile of your device directly.
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You can access advanced control options by long-pressing the tile with your device's name. (Please note that for this device, the light and fan functions are managed as two separate devices in Google Home.) You will be redirected to the advanced control page, where all available features for your device will be accessible. These features are as follows:
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Group control (Light section only):
| "Just like in the Enki app, it is entirely possible to group your different devices to control them simultaneously within the Google Home app. This feature allows you to manage multiple devices with a single command, greatly simplifying their use. We will explain in detail the steps to create a group and control it." |
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To start, you need to create the group. To create this group, you must gather your devices in the same room. To do this:
01 - Long-press the tile of the device you want to group with another.
02 - Then tap the settings icon
03 - Tap the "Rooms" section where your device currently is.
04 - Select the room where the other device you want to include in the group is located. |
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05 - Then tap "Next" and tap "Next" again.
06 - Optional - If the device to move is alone in its room, you will be offered to delete this room. You can choose to "Keep" or "Delete" the empty room.
07 - To finish, tap "←" at the top left to return to the home menu with your devices. The group of devices will then be visible. | |
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"How are devices grouped within rooms? When you have multiple lights in a room, these lights will automatically be grouped in a tile named “Lighting - [Room name]”." |
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You can turn your grouped devices on or off directly from their corresponding tile located in the "All devices" menu. To do this, simply tap the tile of your device group directly "Lighting - [Room name]".
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You also have the option to adjust the brightness of your grouped devices directly from their tile in the "All devices" menu. To do this, please use the tile "Lighting - [Room name]":
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You can access advanced control options by long-pressing the tile of your device group. You will be redirected to the advanced control page, where all available features for your device group will be accessible. These features are as follows:
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| "You may notice some latency when activating grouped control of all devices. This latency is related to the Google Home app as well as all the requests the Google platform must transmit to ours to manage your devices." |
How do I control my device vocally with Google Home?
| "It is entirely possible to control your device by voice command via Google Home. Below are detailed instructions for using your device." |
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"Warning: The light and fan functions are managed as two separate devices in Google Home. It is therefore imperative, to ensure optimal operation, to correctly rename these two devices in Google Home so that you can identify and control them appropriately." |
Direct device control.
| "You can control your device directly using control commands. Below are detailed explanations to facilitate your understanding." |
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It is essential, first, to identify your device's name and features within the Google Home app. To do this, please access your device's control page in the Google Home app:
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| "As an example, we will consider the device named "Living room fan light" and "Living room fan ventilation" since this device is divided into two devices in Google Home for its two functions." |
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Here are possible voice commands with your device to control it (These commands are examples; other possibilities may exist):
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| As an example, regarding your device, you can say the following to Google Home: | ||||
| 1. Say the command | 2. Google confirms | 3. The device acts | ||
| "Ok Google, turn on the Living room fan light" | "Ok, turning on the Living room fan light!" | The device acts according to the command given | ||
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"If this procedure does not work and Google Home does not execute the action on your device or indicates that this device does not exist, we invite you to check the following points:
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"Can I control multiple devices simultaneously by voice? Yes, this is possible. You just need to say the name of the group or the room instead of the individual device. For example, if you created a room named “Kitchen,” you can simply ask to turn on the kitchen. All devices belonging to the “Kitchen” room will then automatically turn on." |
Control device via a scenario.
| "You can control your device through scenarios available in your Enki app. If your device is integrated into a scenario with an action, you can activate this scenario by voice command so it performs the action." |
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First, it is essential to create a scenario including one or more simple actions within your Enki app. This initial step is fundamental for the following steps. To assist you in this process, we invite you to consult a specific article that explains in detail how to create a scenario adapted to your device. This article provides all necessary information, practical advice, and concrete examples to guide you step-by-step in creating your scenario. Feel free to refer to this document if you need assistance or want to deepen your knowledge on the subject. |
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| For this example, we will consider a scenario titled "Light and fan" with the action "turn on the light and the fan ventilation". | |
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"How to then trigger the scenario by voice? You need to say a precise command to Google Home to activate the scenario. To do this, say exactly the following phrase:
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| It is therefore important that your scenario's name is clear enough to facilitate its activation, as the phrase "Activate the scene" tells Google Home to look for a specific scenario." | |
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| 1. Say the command | 2. Google confirms | 3. The device acts | ||
| "Ok Google, Activate the scene light and fan" | "Ok, activating the light and fan scene.." | The device acts according to the action given in the scenario | ||
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"If the actions do not execute, it is essential to check the following information in the Enki app:
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| 19 - I now invite you to say the phrase we previously configured in our automation to trigger the associated actions. This step is essential to verify that the voice command works correctly and that the programmed actions launch as expected. By saying this specific phrase, you automatically activate the sequence of actions we defined together, making it easy to control the devices or services involved in the automation. | ||||
| 1. Say the command | 2. Google confirms | 3. The device acts | ||
| "Ok Google, turn on the light and ventilation" | "Ok!" | The device acts according to the command given | ||
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Once Google Home has confirmed the command, your scenario should execute as planned. This means all the actions programmed in your scenario will launch automatically without further intervention from you. This step ensures the process works smoothly and efficiently. Moreover, by configuring your scenario usage this way, you have made the interaction much more natural and intuitive. You can communicate with Google Home simply and directly, as if speaking to a person, greatly improving the user experience. This approach facilitates integrating voice commands into your daily life, making their use more pleasant and practical. | ||||
| "If this does not work and Google Home does not respond as expected, please check the grammatical syntax it translated. From your phone, speak to Google Assistant or Gemini and check how it spells your request, or you can check the voice history in the "Activity" section of Google Home or via myactivity.google.com. | |
| (To access this activity, it is essential that the settings are properly configured). Please report this transcription as an event in your automation." | |
| "Congratulations, you now have all the fundamental knowledge needed to use Google Home with the devices in your Enki ecosystem. You are now ready to fully exploit the features offered by this integration, allowing you to easily and efficiently control your connected devices through voice commands. You have all the keys in hand to enjoy a simplified and intuitive home automation experience." |
Things to know about your device:
How to determine if my device is eligible for native integration in Google Home?
This information is available on your device's product sheet. We invite you to check the line titled "Google Home voice control": it indicates "Yes" if the integration is native, or "No directly, but possible via manual scenarios" otherwise. To access your product sheet, please click the following link: Inspire fan product sheets.
How to link my Enki account to Google Home?
Are my device groups in Enki imported into Google Home?
Can I use a Bluetooth connected device in my Enki ecosystem via Google Home?
Are my Enki scenarios imported into Google Home like my devices?
Are my Google Home automations integrated and visible in the Enki app?
What voice commands are available with Enki and Google Home?
How to control an Enki scenario without using a voice automation?
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"If you encounter difficulties using your Enki-compatible device with the Google Home voice assistant despite our detailed tutorial, we invite you to contact our technical support service. Please provide the following information to facilitate diagnosis:
We encourage you to provide as many details as possible so our technicians can offer optimal support." |