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Description
Features
Designed to protect your privacy.
Nest Home Max comes with privacy built in. You can delete your Assistant history by saying, “Hey Google, delete what I just said.” Or to turn off the mic, just use the switch on the back.
Made for music.
Google Home Max is built with advanced hardware for the ultimate in high-fidelity music with dual 4.5" woofers and crystal-clear highs from two tweeters.
Smart Sound inside.
By applying the power of Google to audio, your music will sound amazing in any room. Google Home Max analyzes, tunes and updates itself – automatically.*
Rock the house.
Play music everywhere by creating a multi-room group using Google Home Max along with Google Home, Google Home Mini, or a speaker with Chromecast Audio plugged in.
A speaker with smarts.
Powered by the Google Assistant, you can control compatible smart home devices with your voice and do things like turn up the thermostat and turn lights on or off**. Plus you can check traffic, get your daily schedule, the weather forecast, and set reminders all hands-free.
*Requires a Wi-Fi connection
**Controlling certain devices and features requires compatible smart device(s)
What's Included
- Dual orientation base
- Google Home Max - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant
- Power cable
Voice Control
Works With
Wink
Key Specs
- Built-In SpeakersYes
- Streaming ServicesPandora, Spotify, TuneIn, YouTube, iHeartRadio
- Works WithGoogle Assistant, Hue, Nest, Ring, SmartThings, Wink
- Search Engine UsedGoogle
- Streaming Media Player(s) SupportedChromecast
General
- Product NameHome Max - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant
- BrandGoogle
- Model NumberGA00222-US
- ColorChalk
- Color CategoryGray
Audio
- Built-In SpeakersYes
- Streaming ServicesPandora, Spotify, TuneIn, YouTube, iHeartRadio
- Number Of Speakers4
Voice
- Voice Assistant Built-inGoogle Assistant
- Calling FeaturesNo
Connectivity
- Connectivity TechnologyWi-Fi
- Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless N
- Network ConnectivityWi-Fi
- Headphone JackNo
- Search Engine UsedGoogle
- Operating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOS
Compatibility
- Works WithGoogle Assistant, Hue, Nest, Ring, SmartThings, Wink
Features
- Streaming Media Player(s) SupportedChromecast
- Indoor Or Outdoor UseIndoor
- Alarm FunctionYes
- Processor Model
- Additional Accessories IncludedDual orientation base, power cable
Power
- Power SourcePlug-in
Display
- Display ScreenNo
Dimension
- Product Height7.4 inches
- Product Width13.2 inches
- Product Depth6 inches
- Product Weight11.68 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC842776103062
Customer rating
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 262 reviews
(262 Reviews)Expert rating
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 20 reviews
(20 Reviews)Customer images
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality, Speaker quality
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great SmartSpeaker
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality, Speaker qualityThis Speaker has the Bass to Shake the walls and the Clarity for Audiophiles. Just Simply amazing and Bestbuy offers it with a Free Google Home mini. Killer Deal. Check Out GeekSourceHD on YouTube for an Unboxing!
This review is from Home Max - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Digital assistant, Sound quality, Speaker qualityCons mentioned:Bluetooth, Control with phone, Use with apple products
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
GREAT SPEAKERS WITH SOFTWARE ISSUE
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Digital assistant, Sound quality, Speaker qualityCons mentioned:Bluetooth, Control with phone, Use with apple productsI want to start out with saying I bought two of these speakers to pair for my entertainment system. There were cheaper options, but I like the ability to have google built in. Now here comes the review. The speakers sound great and look great in the way they are setup in my entertainment center. They are Bluetooth capable and their lies the problem. The speakers by themselves play great and have no issues (using Spotify). The issue is when you connect the speakers through audio cable or through bluetooth using you're phone, iPad or TV there is a notable lag in audio. The lag is software and google is aware of the issue according to multiple forums. When connected through bluetooth to your TV and you’re watching a movie the last thing you want to SEE is the words from actors before you HEAR them through the speakers. The sound is wonderful, but this lag is annoying considering 399.99 per unit. Just keep this in mind if buying for entertainment or a DJ or anything that will make a lag in audio a huge deal breaker.
This review is from Home Max - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
great smart speaker
|Posted .Owned for 2 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5this smart speaker rocks. great bass sound. of course it wont replace a full size system but it sure can fill any home room with great quality sound.
This review is from Home Max - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Worthy buy
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Excellent speakers with smartness of google assistant. I connected these two max speakers as pair to my tv and it sounds a lot better than my 5.1 home theater setup.
This review is from Home Max - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Bass, Digital assistant, For playing musicRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Simply Amazing...
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Bass, Digital assistant, For playing musicThe sound is simply stunning! Perfect Bass, treble, and mida. Don't even know what else to say other than that. You can get it setup and running in under 5 minutes. You can stream music from Spotify and Google (YouTube Music, YouTube, and Google Play Music). You can stream/cast from your phone or just tell Google what to play. You can also connect to it as a Bluetooth speaker for other music like iTunes and others if you want, but WiFi streaming (Spotify and Google) is definitely the best.
This review is from Home Max - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Speaker
|Posted .Owned for 5 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5This speaker sounds awesome, I have several of them , the music flows through the whole house
This review is from Home Max - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Pretty good "little" speaker.
|Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Loud! Would sound great paired up with a second for stereo sound. I use Google for tons of stuff so this just fits right in my eco system.
This review is from Home Max - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5- Cons mentioned:Bluetooth, Price
Rating 2 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Not impressed
|Posted .Cons mentioned:Bluetooth, PriceMy expectation of this product was set too high. It is not compatible with all bluetooth devices. It is huge and the sound is not as impressive as lead to believe. Price does not meet quality. It is an over priced ugly speaker
This review is from Home Max - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 20 reviews
(20 Reviews)- CNETRick Broida on July 1, 2019Google Home Max hits another all-time low: $212Originally $399, Google's sweet-sounding smart speaker is today's sweetest deal.Full Review
- CNETRating, 3.9 out of 53.9Ty Pendlebury on December 15, 2017Harder, better, stronger sound comes to Google HomeOK Google, you sound way better on a Max. But should I really pay $400?Full Review
- The VergeRating, 3.8 out of 53.8Dan Seifert on December 20, 2017Google Home Max review: smart gets loudHey Google, turn it upFull Review
- EngadgetRating, 4.4 out of 54.4December 19, 2017Google Home Max review: An assistant for music loversIf you're looking for a voice-activated speaker and want excellent sound quality, the Google Home Max is the best option on the market. It's expensive, but you get a lot for your money. If you want great audio and don't want to mess around withFull Review
- Tom's GuideMike Prospero on February 17, 2018Face-Off: Sonos One Beats HomePod, Google Home Max and Amazon EchoAfter evaluating sound quality, design, smart features and more, we chose the Sonos One as the smart speaker to beat.Full Review
- Digital TrendsJulian Chokkattu on December 11, 2017Google Home Max hands-on reviewIt's expensive, but the Google Home Max can do a lot more than your traditional bookshelf speaker.Full Review
- PCMagRating, 4 out of 54.0Sascha Segan, Tim Gideon on December 20, 2017Google Home MaxThe Home Max speaker is designed to be the center of Google Assistant-powered home, but it will need to sound very good to justify its high price.Full Review
- TechCrunchBrian Heater on December 21, 2017Google Home Max reviewThe Max sounds good. But is it $399 good? On the whole, it's a solid offering. It isn't a flashy speaker from a design perspective, but the audio is loud and clear, and the bass bumps like a mofoFull Review
Q: Questiondo i need google home to use google home max
Asked by Gregory.
- A:Answer Nope. Both the max and the mini are stand alone units. The difference is in the sound quality.
Answered by Voithos
Q: Questionis Google-Home Max is a better buy than Amazon echo plus?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer I would say it depends if you are more tied into Google or the Amazon eco-system. My wife and I have had Google phones forever, as well as a couple of Chromecast devices, and Nexus tablets, also made by Google. It only made sense that we wanted to stay with Google products for an online assistant and speaker system. We just got our Home Mini's the other day, and are still trying them out. NOTE.. The Home Mini is free if you buy a new Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL (which we did). As for the Amazon assistant, I don't own an Amazon Echo or Dot. However, I imagine they both can/will perform similar functions. Hope this helps and Happy Holidays!
Answered by Mwires
Q: QuestionWould this be a good replacement for a television soundbar? I know that there isn't a port for an optical cable so I don't even know if it would be an option.
Asked by GOOGLEMEGENTLY.
- A:Answer No. Soundbars decode Dolby ProLogic signals to create a surround sound experience using dipole speakers. The Google Home Max can only output stereo. It would certainly work. But it will not replace the soundbar.
Answered by ethos
Q: QuestionCan you play iTunes on it?
Asked by Tro87.
- A:Answer Yes! This is exactly what I was looking for and it does it very well.
Answered by DonW
Q: QuestionI'd like to connect my TV through the headphone-jack-size input option, does anyone use this option and does it work well? Can I activate the Google Home Max by voice and tell it to play whats coming in through that source? Thanks so much
Asked by Michigan787.
- A:Answer I currently use a chromecast in my tv And then I have a RCA to aux cord That I have plugged into the tv and g home max And then it’s basically a soundbar when you’re playing the tv And you can still use the google home max like normal and talk to it and play music And even request it to play stuff and change the chromecast Hope that helps and answers what you’re looking for This works well
Answered by mossd123
Q: QuestionCan you play Pandora ?
Asked by Joseph.
- A:Answer Yes, you can play Pandora.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionWill the Google Assistant max speaker work on 220 v
Asked by ivan.
- A:Answer Yes, the AC input power of this model is 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionI want to listen to Google Home Max from my Samsung smartphone via Bluetooth. Do I need to download any apps to my phone in order to connect to Bluetooth?
Asked by Jazzman.
- A:Answer Yes, make sure you install the Google Home app first. You can enable bluetooth pairing in the settings menu.
Answered by LBernstein