Google Assistant integration
Control your entire Pipe Home setup by voice via Google Assistant — lights, switches, A/C, scenes.
Last updated: 2026-04-27
Pipe Home integrates with the Google Smart Home Action — say “Hey Google” to control any device, run scenes, or check status.
Status
🟡 Pending Google review. The integration is complete and submitted; review typically takes 4-6 weeks. Once approved, this badge will switch to 🟢 Officially certified.
Supported voice commands
Lights
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| “Hey Google, turn on the living room lights” | ON |
| “Hey Google, turn off all lights” | OFF every light in the home |
| “Hey Google, dim the bedroom lights to 30%” | Set brightness 30% |
| “Hey Google, change the living room lights to red” | HSL color (RGB lights) |
| “Hey Google, are the kitchen lights on?” | Status query |
Air conditioner
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| “Hey Google, turn on the bedroom A/C” | ON |
| “Hey Google, set the A/C to 24 degrees” | Setpoint 24°C |
| “Hey Google, switch the A/C to cool mode” | Mode = cool |
Switches + smart plugs
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| “Hey Google, turn on the water heater plug” | ON |
| “Hey Google, what’s the water heater consuming?” | Power query (W) |
Scenes
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| “Hey Google, activate the "Bedtime" scene” | Run “Bedtime” scene |
| “Hey Google, "Welcome home" mode” | Run “Welcome home” scene |
💡 Tip: Device and scene names appear in Google Home exactly as you set them in Pipe Home. Use natural names (“Living room lights” not “Light_LR_01”) for better voice recognition.
Setup
- Update the Pipe Home app to the latest version, make sure you’re signed in
- Open the Google Home app on your phone (install from App Store / Google Play)
- Go to Settings → Works with Google → Add service
- Find “Pipe Home” in the list (appears once Google certifies it)
- Sign in with your Pipe Home account, grant device access
- Google Home imports devices + scenes
- Optionally place devices in rooms in Google Home so you can use group commands like “turn off all living room lights”
FAQ
Google can’t understand the device name when I speak
- Make sure device names have no special characters
- Use a single language consistently (don’t mix English and another language)
- Place devices in the right room in Google Home so commands stay short
A few seconds of delay after I speak the command
The path: Google Cloud → Pipe Home backend → Gateway → Device. Typical latency is 1-2 seconds. If slower, check your home network (the gateway must be online).
Lost connection with Google after a while
The Google OAuth token may have expired. In Google Home, unlink Pipe Home → re-link to recover.
Apple HomeKit / Amazon Alexa support?
- Apple HomeKit: roadmap, no concrete timeline
- Amazon Alexa: not planned (low usage in our market)
Privacy
When you link with Google:
- Google receives: device names, types, states, command results
- Google does not receive: detailed telemetry history, camera data, your email
- Pipe Home does not read your Google account info — we only receive the OAuth token to route commands
Full details in Privacy Policy §4.
Other questions? Email support@mpipe.org with tag [google-assistant].