Whilst you can do this, Google Home is a consumer product and is not a Core Google Workspace service. Therefore not supported by Google or SixFive.
Can I use a Google Home with my Google Workspace account?
You can do this however, limitations exist to the features available.
Google recommends linking a personal Gmail account to the Google Home app to access all available features. This allows you to utilize the full functionality of the app while maintaining your Workspace account for work purposes.
Steps to Enable
Information on how to enable are available here
You may also consider allowing your users access to Search & Assistant
What are the limitations?
Google doesn't explicitly list the specific features unavailable for Google Workspace accounts in the Google Home app. However, some known limitations exist:
1. Family Sharing: You cannot set up a Google Home with family accounts using your Google Workspace address. This means adding other members with Workspace emails as users within the Home app is not possible.
2. Some Third-Party Services: Certain third-party smart home integrations within the Google Home app might be unavailable for Workspace accounts. These services may require personal Gmail accounts for full functionality.
3. Specific Features: While the exact list is undisclosed, some features based on personal Google services like Google Keep or reminders linked to your personal calendar might not work with your Workspace account.
If you encounter issues with specific functionalities within the Google Home app while using your Workspace account, you can try contacting Google Support for more specific information. They may be able to confirm if the feature is indeed unavailable for Workspace accounts or could potentially offer alternative solutions.
External References:
Turn on Search Assistant https://support.google.com/a/answer/9089027
Forum response on this topic: https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/Workspace-Q-A/Setup-google-workspace-user-for-google-home/td-p/611691
Link a Google Workspace account to the Google Home app: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7571892?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
