General Assist User Guide

Connect anywAiR Ducted to Google Home

Link the anywAiR wall-mounted tablet to Google Home for app and voice control
Based on anywAiR User Manual V1.7
Quick answer: Enable Google Home from the anywAiR tablet, generate a one-time PIN, then link the AnywAiR Ducted service in the Google Home app and enter that PIN when prompted.

1. Before you start

Before linking anywAiR to Google Home, confirm the following:

  • The anywAiR wall-mounted touch screen is operating normally.
  • The anywAiR tablet is connected to the home's Wi-Fi network.
  • The Google Home app is installed and updated on your Android phone.
  • Google Assistant is installed and updated. It is normally pre-installed on Android devices.
Important: The connection process requires access to both the anywAiR wall-mounted tablet and the Google Home app on your phone.

2. Connect anywAiR to Google Home

Step 1 - Start the connection in Google Home

  1. Open the Google Home app on your Android phone.
  2. Locate the Add option used to link a service that works with Google.
  3. Search for AnywAiR Ducted.
  4. Select AnywAiR Ducted and follow the prompts to continue.

Step 2 - Enable Google Home on the anywAiR tablet

  1. On the wall-mounted tablet, open the anywAiR app.
  2. Go to Setup.
  3. Select Options.
  4. Turn on Enable Google Home.
  5. This activates the Paired Accounts option.
  6. Under Paired Accounts, press the Add button.
  7. Press Generate to create a one-time access code.
Tablet menu path
anywAiR > Setup > Options > Enable Google Home > Paired Accounts > Add > Generate

Step 3 - Enter the access code

  1. The anywAiR tablet will display a 4-digit PIN.
  2. Return to the Google Home app on your phone.
  3. Enter the 4-digit PIN when prompted.
  4. Complete the remaining Google Home prompts and assign the air conditioner to the appropriate room if requested.
Connection complete: Once the PIN is accepted and linking is completed, the anywAiR system can be controlled through Google Home.

3. What can Google Home control?

Once linked, Google Home can provide basic control of the anywAiR system, including:

FunctionExample
Turn air conditioning on or off“Hey Google, turn on the aircon.”
Adjust temperature“Hey Google, set the aircon to 22 degrees.”
Change fan speed“Hey Google, change the fan speed to high.”
Garage control, if fitted“Hey Google, open the garage door.”

Control from the Google Home app

  • Open the Google Home app.
  • Tap the Aircon control to turn the system on or off.
  • Press and hold the Aircon control to access additional air-conditioning controls.
  • If garage control is installed and linked, tap or press and hold the Garage control to access its available functions.
Temperature increments: Google Home allows temperature adjustment in 0.5°C increments. The anywAiR wall-mounted touch screen supports 1.0°C increments. This is a characteristic of the Google Home interface and cannot currently be changed within anywAiR settings.

4. If AnywAiR Ducted will not link

CheckAction
Tablet internet connectionConfirm the wall-mounted anywAiR tablet is connected to the home Wi-Fi network and has internet access.
Google Home settingGo to Setup > Options on the anywAiR tablet and confirm Enable Google Home is turned on.
Correct service selectedIn Google Home, search for and select AnywAiR Ducted.
Access codeGenerate a new one-time 4-digit PIN from Paired Accounts and enter that code into Google Home.
Google appsConfirm Google Home and Google Assistant are installed and updated on the Android phone.
Still unable to connect? If the system still cannot be linked after completing the checks above, contact Technical Support for assistance.
Information based on the anywAiR User Manual V1.7, Google Home section.