Device Utility

Name: Device Utility
Rating: 2.3533332 (3392 reviews)
Author: Google LLC

By: Google LLC

One-time-use app for adding certain compatible devices to your home.

Features & Capabilities

Device Utility is a simple, one-time-use Chrome extension designed to streamline adding compatible devices to your home ecosystem. It supports Google, Nest, Google Nest, and partner devices, allowing you to quickly connect new hardware to your Google Home app. Once a device is added using Device Utility, you can control and manage it directly from the Google Home app and safely remove the Device Utility extension from your system. This makes device setup accessible, fast, and hassle-free, enhancing your smart home experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Home Automation

By:

Google LLC

Downloads:

1,315,743 772

Rating:

2.35

(3,392) 2 new ratings

Version:

2.0.0.2 Last updated: 2022-03-16

Creation date:

2022-01-06

Publisher country:

Email:

ap*****@google.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 56,659 ▼ 88

Other rankings

#22 in device keyword 18 ▼ 1

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Google LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wifisetup.app

Email:

ap*****@google.com

Website:

http://www.android.com/

User Reviews

User reviews are mixed: a minority report working setups and a user-friendly experience, but the majority describe unreliable installation and connection, device compatibility problems (especially with Pixel devices), and difficult Wi-Fi configuration. Many call the app deprecated or unsupported and seek refunds or alternatives. Overall, reliability and compatibility are the dominant pain points, with limited but present positive experiences.

Pros

Works for some devices and setups (e.g., Pixel 7 with Gen1 Chromecast; Google Home Mini after using an older phone).
User-friendly with smooth performance when it functions.
Can manage and set up Chromecast devices in certain scenarios.
In some cases, described as the only app that can manage a Chromecast.

Cons

Doesn’t work reliably; frequent install and connection failures.
Significant compatibility issues on many devices (Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9, Pixel 8; Nest Audio).
Difficult network/Wi‑Fi configuration; non-intuitive setup.
Perceived lack of ongoing support or obsolescence; many users want refunds or alternatives.