The topic Google Home expands Workspace support, including Nest migration & sharing is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
Google Home is rolling out a “highly requested update” for Workspace accounts that gives users “more flexibility to manage their homes and devices.”
Google “still highly recommend[s] using a personal Google account (typically gmail.com) for your primary home and device setup.” However, it’s aware that some use Workspace accounts as a personal or family domain.
Expanded Home Sharing means “Workspace accounts can now participate fully in home sharing.” As such, you can invite others to your home or accept invitations to join existing ones. Previously, you couldn’t invite any other account (Workspace or personal) to control the home.
Now, you can easily invite anyone you need, at the right access level, to help manage your devices.
Workspace users can now participate in Nest Account Migration. Additionally, they can set up the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen), Nest Doorbell (3rd gen), and other new devices in the Google Home app.
Google says you “should never use an account that you do not fully own or control,” like one from school or work.
If you leave your job or school, the Workspace administrator can revoke your access or take back your credentials, which means you will lose access to your Google Home and all associated devices.
Workspace administrators can learn how to enable Google Home access from admin controls here.