Use Dark theme for Nest displays

Dark theme keeps your Nest display interface dark at night, or at times when a bright screen may be uncomfortable. You’ll be able to use your display and interact with your voice assistant with only the minimal level of screen brightness needed for the desired activity.

Set up and control Dark theme

You can set up and adjust Dark theme in device settings on your display or in the Google Home app. You can also use your voice. By default, Dark theme is set to "Auto."

On the display

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to expose the quick settings tray.
2. Tap Settings 👁 Image
   👁 and then
   Display.
3. Under "Theme," select the option you prefer.
   • To always use Light theme settings, select Light.
   • To always use Dark theme settings, select Dark.
   • To have the display automatically switch between light and dark themes based on local sunset or sunrise and ambient light levels in the room, select Auto.

In the Google Home app

1. Open the Google Home app 👁 Image
   .
2. Tap Home 👁 Image
    👁 and then
   All devices 👁 Image
   , then touch and hold your device's tile.
3. Tap Settings 👁 Image
   👁 and then
   Display.
4. Under "Theme," select the option you prefer.
   • To always use Light theme settings, select Light.
   • To always use Dark theme settings, select Dark.
   • To have the display automatically switch between light and dark themes based on local sunset or sunrise and ambient light levels in the room, select Auto.

With your voice

• To turn on Dark theme, say “Hey Google, turn on Dark theme."
• To turn off Dark theme, say "Hey Google, turn off Dark theme."