Do I need a Google account to setup a Prisma component?

No, you don’t need a Google account to setup a Prisma component to the network.

However, to take advantage of Chromecast built-in related features and functionality - such as casting, voice control, and multi-room/multi-zone configuration and control - set up and configuration must be done through Google Home, with a Google account.

If not using Chromecast features, you can setup ethernet or WIFI network connection following the instructions below:

Ethernet – using ethernet connection provides immediate access to your network simply by inserting the cable into the ethernet socket on your Prisma component.

WiFi – when your Prisma device indicates that it is in Setup mode, you can set it up in your network either by following the instructions found at the link in the discovery page of the Prisma Android application, or if using an iOS device, by following the instructions below:

Go to the Wi-Fi menu under Settings on your iOS device. Select the Prisma model you wish to setup under “SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER…” at the bottom of the list. Select the network you want your speaker to connect to and select “Next”. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup.