Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music can all be linked to the Google Home assistant.
SoundCloud, on the other hand, is not.
“So, that’s it? No SoundCloud on the Google Home?”
No worries.
There are other ways to fix this.
And I found out how.
Let me tell you.
Continue reading to discover:
- 3 simple ways to play SoundCloud on Google Home.
- Why you don’t need the SoundCloud app to play music.
- Which music services can be linked to Google Home Assistant.
- And that’s only the beginning…
How to play SoundCloud on Google Home? 3 Ways
#1: Bluetooth
Google Home is a great device that can make your life easier.
However, for some reason, you can’t link SoundCloud as a music service to Google Home Assistant.
But I got your back!
To still play music, you can connect your device to Google Home via Bluetooth.
This makes it possible to create a short-range wireless connection for devices…
To stream content, like SoundCloud music.
Do you want to try it out?
Then follow this simple process…
Google Home app
Activate Bluetooth on the Google Home app with 6 steps:
- Open the Google Home app.
- Tap and hold the tile of the device you want to pair via Bluetooth.
- Select Settings (gear icon).
- Go to Audio.
- Select Paired Bluetooth devices.
- Tap Enable Pairing Mode.
Next, you’ll need to choose which kind of device you want to pair and take the appropriate steps.
Mobile device
- Go to Settings.
- Select Bluetooth.
- Toggle Bluetooth on.
- Select the name of your Google Home speaker.
Windows
- Select the Start button.
- Type in Bluetooth.
- Select Bluetooth settings from the list.
- Turn on Bluetooth.
- Select the name of your Google Home speaker.
MacOS
- Click on Apple Menu.
- Select System Preferences.
- Look for the Bluetooth icon.
- Turn on Bluetooth.
- Select the name of your Google Home speaker.
When you’ve paired your device to the Google Home speaker, it’s time to…
Open the SoundCloud app, play some music, and enjoy!
But if you’re not fond of Bluetooth for whatever reason, then you can try…
#2: Cast audio via Android devices
Casting is also a way of wireless streaming content, but it has a bigger range, and it’s via Wi-Fi.
And you can easily cast your SoundCloud music to the Google Home speaker.
Note: This is only available on Android devices.
But before you start, make sure your Android device and Google Home speaker are on the same Wi-Fi.
Android device
Then, on your Android device, take these 5 steps:
- Go to Settings (gear icon).
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Go to Google Play Services.
- Select Permissions.
- Choose Microphone and toggle the slider to On.
Next, open the…
Google Home app
- Open the Google Home app.
- Tap and hold your device’s tile.
- Choose Cast my audio.
- Select Cast audio.
Then open the SoundCloud app on your Android device and start playing music.
Easy peasy!
If you need a visual guide, here’s a helpful video about how to cast audio to the Google Home:
You might also want to know: 3 Easy Steps To Play SoundCloud On Alexa
#3: Cast audio via Google Chrome browser
This fix is quite creative, if I may say so.
As explained, casting is a way of streaming content via Wi-Fi.
But it’s mainly between Google devices and services.
Luckily, this also has its benefits.
See, you can also cast Googles Chrome web pages to your Google Home speaker.
And it happens to be that SoundCloud is also available via the browser.
Do you see where I’m getting to?
Nice!
What’s more, Google Chrome is available on all platforms like Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac OS.
Now, to stream SoundCloud’s website on Chrome to the Google Home speaker, you take these 5 easy steps:
- Make sure you install the Google Chrome browser on your device.
- Then go to SoundCloud.com and log in.
- Go to Chrome Settings in the upper right corner (3 vertical dots).
- Select Cast.
- Choose your Google Home speaker.
Done!
FAQ
Which music services can be linked to Google Home Assistant?
So, you can’t link SoundCloud to Google Home Assistant as your default music service.
But you might want to know which ones are.
Here’s a list of some other music services that can be linked to Google Home:
- Spotify.
- Deezer.
- Pandora.
- Titan music.
- Apple Music.
- iHeart Radio.
- Youtube Music.
- Google Play Music.
Which voice commands are useful?
Let’s say you’re cooking, and your hands are occupied…
The Google Home Assistant can help you out!!
Because from a distance, you can give it voice commands
But how does it work, and which ones are useful?
Well, I listed some handy voice commands to give your Google Home Assistant for your linked music service.
You simply start by saying: ‘Hey Google’ and add one of the following commands:
| Function | Say ‘Hey Google,’ then followed by: |
| Playing a song | ‘Play (name of the song)’ ‘Play (name of the song) by (name of the artist)’ |
| Pause music | ‘Pause’‘Pause music’ |
| Resume music | ‘Resume’ ‘Continue playing’ |
| Stop music | ‘Stop’‘Stop the music’ |
| Play next song | ‘Next’ ‘Next song’‘Skip’ |
| Play previous song | ‘Previous’ ‘Play previous’ |
| Volume up | ‘Turn it up’ |
| Volume down | ‘Turn it down’ |
So, try them out, and happy listening!