By default, your nickname is the first name associated with your Google Account. However, you can set a different nickname and teach Google Assistant the correct pronunciation.
Change your nickname
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network or linked to the same account as your speaker or display.
- Open the Google Home app
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- Tap your account.
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Verify that the Google Account shown is the one linked to your Google device. If correct, tap
to close the account window. To switch accounts, tap the dropdown icon
, then tap another account or Add another account
- Tap Assistant settings
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- To check the pronunciation, choose one of three options:
- Use default: Tap Use default. To hear the pronunciation, tap Play. If it’s incorrect, try to spell it out or record your own.
- Spell it out: Tap Spell it out
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Tip: Use the alphabet to spell out the pronunciation. For example, Eva can be spelled as Ayva. - Record your own: Tap Record your own
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