Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
- Key Specs
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Featured Streaming Services: Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, YouTube, iHeartRadio (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Search Engine Used: Google
- Streaming Media Player(s) Supported: Chromecast
- General
- Brand: Google
- Model Number: GA00216-US
- Product Name: Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant
- Color: Charcoal
- Audio
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Featured Streaming Services: Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, YouTube, iHeartRadio (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Number of Speakers: 1
- Voice
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Calling Features: false
- Connectivity
- Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance.)
- Bluetooth Version: 4.1 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Works With: Google Home, Hue, Nest, SmartThings, Wink (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Search Engine Used: Google
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Wireless Standard: N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 4 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Features
- Streaming Media Player(s) Supported: Chromecast
- Control Button(s): Microphone
- Wake Word: Hey Google (The term or phrase used to activate a device.)
- Alarm Function: true
- Power
- Power Source: Plug-in
- Display
- Display Screen: false
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.65 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 3.85 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 3.85 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.38 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 842776102140
Google Home Mini is a smart speaker powered by the Google Assistant, so you can ask it questions and tell it to do things. Just start with "Ok Google" to enjoy your entertainment, get answers from Google, tackle your day, and control your smart home. Google Home Mini works on its own or you can have a few around the house, giving you the power of Google anywhere.
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- Comes with YouTube Music Premium - free for 14 days: With Music Premium, you can use a simple voice command to stream ad-free music at home. After your first 14 days, you'll have the opportunity to extend your free trial for an additional 3 months.*
- A powerful little helper: Get hands-free help in any room with Google Home Mini. It's powered by the Google Assistant. You can ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It's your own personal Google.
- Get answers from Google: Use your voice to quickly find information about the weather, news, sports and more.
- Manage your day from breakfast to bed: Get help around the house with things like your schedule, commute, travel information and more.
- Play, pause and rewind. Hands-free: Control your favorite music, movies and shows, using only your voice.²
- Control your smart home: Use your voice to control your compatible lights, thermostats and more. Google Home Mini works with more than 1,000 smart devices from over 150 popular brands.
- Your voice. Your info: Get personalized responses for everyone at home with voice recognition.³
- Fun for the whole family: Learn something new, play fun games and listen to stories with the Google Assistant. Want to tell the kids breakfast is ready? Broadcast a message to other Google Home devices around the house.⁴
- Choose between different colors: Google Home Mini comes in two unique colors, Chalk and Charcoal. Select the right color that matches your room and personal style.
Whats Included
- Google Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant
- Owner's manual
- Power adapter
A: Yes. It works without the full size Google Home.
Q: Will I be able to put my schedule for the day and would you remind me of it?
A: Yes, you can put your calendar on and set up reminders.
A: It is a smaller version of google home with all the sam 3rd features. It works with other connected devices like wemo switches and ecobee smart thermostats. It can make calls l, tell jokes, take notes, set timers, read you recipes, search google etc
A: Yes, I can listen to a streaming radio station via Tunein on one Home device while another device streams a music mix from Pandora.
Q: What do I have to connect it to, to turn my lights on and off??
A: You need to set up account and download google home app. In the app you'll have all the settings for your smart home devices and commands.
A: Absolutely. The only time you'll need to set it up again is if you change networks. (I'm assuming, if you're asking this question, that there's only one in your house.) If you unplug it and move it to, say, an office or other location, you'll have to reconnect it to the network.
A: It works like a Google Home unit. however you get your music now (Pandora or Spotify) it will work.
Q: Do you need Chrome Cast for it to turn on/off your TV?
A: Yes unless your TV has chromecast built in. Like a Sony TV powered by Android.
