Streamline Your News Experience: WION Outlet on Google Home
In today's fast-paced world, staying informed has become more convenient than ever, thanks to smart speakers like Google Home. One of the notable news sources you can now access hands-free is WION, an Indian English-language news and current affairs television channel. Here's how you can set up and use the WION outlet on your Google Home device.
Setting Up WION on Google Home
Before you can start enjoying WION's news updates, you'll need to link your Google Home with the WION action. Here's a step-by-step guide:
- First, ensure your Google Home is connected to your Wi-Fi network and set up in the Google Home app.
- Open the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Tap on the 'Explore' tab at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down to the 'News' section and tap on 'WION'.
- Tap on the 'Link' button to connect your Google Home with the WION action.
- Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.
Accessing WION News on Google Home
Once you've successfully linked WION with your Google Home, you can start accessing news updates hands-free. Here's how:

- Simply say, "Hey Google, play news from WION."
- You can also ask for specific news categories, such as, "Hey Google, what's the latest on politics from WION?"
- To pause or stop the news, say, "Hey Google, pause" or "Hey Google, stop."
- To resume playing, say, "Hey Google, resume."
Customizing Your News Experience
Google Home allows you to customize your news experience to better suit your interests. Here's how you can do it:
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
| "Hey Google, set up my news briefing." | Customizes your news briefing based on your interests and location. |
| "Hey Google, add/remove [topic] from my news sources." | Adds or removes specific topics from your news sources. |
| "Hey Google, what are my news sources?" | Lists your current news sources. |
Troubleshooting Common Issues
While Google Home and WION integration is generally smooth, you might face some minor issues. Here are a few solutions:
- If WION is not responding, ensure your Google Home is connected to the internet and try again.
- If you're having trouble linking WION with your Google Home, try unlinking and relinking the action.
- If you're still facing issues, try resetting your Google Home device.
Staying informed has never been this convenient. With WION on Google Home, you can now enjoy a seamless news experience, hands-free. So, go ahead, set up WION on your Google Home, and stay updated on the latest news from India and around the world.
