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out-of-the-box google home comes in one configuration a chalky white top with a gray fabric base like Alexa it might not fit in with your decor if white and gray aren't your choice in colors there are two easy ways you can customize the appearance of your Google home speaker while you can't configure colors of Google home at the time of purchase Google did make the fabric base of the speaker removable official aftermarket bases which come in six colors and two different materials are available for purchase from the Google store the fabric options come in mango marine and violet while metal bases are available in carbon or black copper and snow white the fabric bases start at $20 with free shipping while metal configurations will set you back $40 a piece to install an aftermarket base first unplug the power adapter from the speaker grab the base and pull downward giving it a gentle twist will help the magnets release a little bit easier to install the aftermarket base line up the hole for the power adapter with the back of the speaker once you get it near the speaker magnets should pull it into position if changing the color of the base isn't quite enough there is another option you can purchase a third party skin to give the white top of the speaker a little more pizazz in addition to basic colors popular smartphone skin producer slick wraps offers vinyl skins for Google home in various color selections with carbon fiber metal wood leather glitz stone and hemp patterns if none of these suit your style there are plenty of other options online which will run you anywhere from ten to thirty dollars some even come with skins for the power adapter which is a nice added touch if it can't be hidden behind furniture instructions verifying skins on Google home will vary just take your time and make sure to properly align the wrap before pressing it firmly into place a skin will give you the opportunity to truly make your google home speaker yours although some white from the original color will ultimately show the bigger problem however is that the light ring on the top of the speaker will be completely covered decide step this you can enable sound cues in the Google home app under devices settings accessibility and toggling on start of request and end of request to take it one step further try mixing a skin and a different color this walnut skin and the carbon metal base look really great together