info About this app

Use this app to add your Google, Nest, Google Nest, and partner devices to your home in the Google Home app. The Device Utility app is only for adding devices. Once you're done adding a device, you can control it with the Google Home app and delete the Device Utility from your phone.

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Device Utility sits at 2.3 stars across 3.4 thousand ratings on Google Play, and is still building an audience.

Review volume is mixed enough that we'd recommend skimming a few recent Google Play reviews before you invest, especially on devices older than a couple of years.

Google LLC is the publisher behind this release; we'd suggest taking a quick look at their other titles on Google Play if the style clicks with you. The last visible update lands 2022-03-16, which is a small but useful signal that the team is still shipping fixes rather than treating the app as abandoned.

groups Who This App Is For

A quick read on the audiences this app tends to click with, based on its category, content rating and track record on Google Play.

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Family-friendly playersContent is rated Everyone, so it's a safe pick for shared devices.
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Free-tier explorersFree on Google Play, so you can trial the loop before deciding if it earns space on your home screen.

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Editor notes

thumb_up What stands out

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Free to try on Google PlayNo upfront cost, so you can confirm the loop clicks before committing time or in-app purchases.
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Actively maintainedLast visible update 2022-03-16, suggesting the team is still shipping fixes.
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Known publisherPublished by Google LLC — worth checking their catalogue for similar titles.

info Things to know

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Recent reviews worth a readThe average score is mixed enough that a two-minute scan of recent Google Play reviews will save you time later.
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Smaller user baseNiche community means fewer community guides — great for discovery, slower for help with edge cases.
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In-app purchases may applyFree-to-play economics are common in this category — open the Google Play listing to confirm the monetization model before committing.
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Check device compatibilityOlder devices or restricted regions sometimes filter out specific Google Play listings. Confirm on the official page before setting aside time.