Change your nickname
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 .
- At the top right, tap your account.
- Verify that the Google Account shown is the one linked to your speaker or display. To switch accounts, tap another account or Add another account.
- Tap Assistant settings Basic info Nickname Edit Ok.
- 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 type your name tap Play.
Tip: Use the alphabet to spell out the pronunciation. For example, Eva can be spelled as Ayva. - Record your own: Tap Record your own tap Record say your name. To hear the pronunciation, tap Play. To record again, tap Record again.