I have owned an Amazon Echo (old and newest gen) for years. It by far has the most apps that it works without. However, that doesn't mean it works well. I use this to mostly control my Hue Lighting and answer random questions throughout the day. Sometimes for music. The Echo when turning on lights would often give me some type of error, not work, or not hear me at all. I'm from Colorado (where most would say I don't have an accent), well educated, and enunciate well. Not bragging here just mentioning problems that make voice activated stuff not work so well. So, in other words I'm the ideal person for this device but it would still not pick me up half the time. So, I bought a Google Home now called Nest Mini. The application itself is more modern looking than Alexa (Echo). If you have any google application they are very similar. Setup was a lot easier and user friendly than on the Alexa. It also works a lot better. I would say you can do more on Alexa but Google executes what it can do a lot better. Wall mounting is easier on the Nest Mini than Echo. Google boots up faster. The answers are more detailed and correct. The voice prompts (how she interacts with you) is more natural as well. She actually notifies you what she is doing to verify it heard you. When I turn on my lights it's almost instant. No lag time and rarely comes back with errors. Also, search function goes into google which is way better than Alexa. Rarely does it tell me it doesn't understand or can't answer a question. It also hears me a lot better even when blasting music. Like I can whisper and it can hear me. For Alexa I practically had to yell at her which was awkward for us both. The Nest also looks a lot sleeker. Audio quality is similar. All around I recommend the Nest Mini 9/10 times over Alexa. That 1 time is for the specific application that Google Home doesn't support. So, Me and Her we are done. I've got a new BFF.

The Nest Mini (2nd Generation) with Google Assistant in Chalk is a compact and stylish smart speaker that provides an excellent user experience. The upgraded speaker provides crisp and clear sound quality, making it a great choice for listening to music or audio books. Google Assistant integration is seamless, allowing for hands-free access to information, control over smart devices, and the ability to perform a variety of tasks simply by using your voice. The device is also compatible with Google Cast, allowing you to stream music and audio content directly from your phone or tablet. The compact design of the Nest Mini makes it a versatile device that can be placed anywhere in your home. The chalk color provides a sleek and modern look, making it a great addition to any home decor. Overall, the Nest Mini (2nd Generation) with Google Assistant is an excellent choice for those looking for a compact and powerful smart speaker. The integration with Google Assistant and Google Cast make it a versatile and convenient device for controlling your smart home and accessing information.

I was in the market for a room speaker and was recommended this product by a friend. The sound quality is surprisingly good, and loud enough to be heard around the room and from the next room as well. Google is the best when it comes to voice command and recognition, so it goes without saying how easy it is to command this device. It is compatible with YouTube music and Spotify, both of which are the most popular music streaming apps, so that's a plus point. Overall for this price range, the Nest Mini is surprisingly good and worth the hype. A true bang for the buck. Would definitely recommend.

It can be paired with Bluetooth speakers(use one at a time). The wall mount is a clever idea. I use a push pin to mount it (they recommend a #8 screw). You can ask(voice) it to play specific music, change volume; with smart bulb, turn on/off/dim (even to certain percentage)/change color; with Tile, search for missing objects; ask/set event schedules, ask weather, time etc. I believe it can operate smart curtain and shower head, but I haven't install one. It looks pretty too. But I still don't have a good way for music source. The YouTube reqires premium membership, the Pandora doesn't work, the Google Music Play always say the piece I choosed not available. Now it uses some alternative, works fine now, but I don't know whether it's just temporary trial.

Works great. Has good sound coming from such a small little speaker and its super easy to set up.