Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
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Description
Features
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.
"Hey Google, will I need an umbrella today?"
Manage your day from breakfast to bed
Get help around the house with things like your schedule, commute, travel information and more.
Google Home Mini can even help you find a lost iPhone or Android phone and make phone calls to any personal contact or business.¹
"Hey Google, wake me up at 6:30 AM tomorrow."
Play, pause and rewind. Hands-free
Control your favorite music, movies and shows, using only your voice.²
"Hey Google, play some pop music."
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.
"Hey Google, turn off the bedroom lights."
Your voice. Your info
Get personalized responses for everyone at home with voice recognition.³
"Hey Google, when is my first meeting tomorrow?"
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
"Hey Google, let's play a game."
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.
¹ In the US and Canada. 911 and 1-900 calls are not supported
² Subscriptions required to access some content
³ Google Home can distinguish up to six voices in total
⁴ Your child can sign in to Google Home devices with their Google Account managed with Family Link. Also works with Arlo.
* This YouTube Music Premium 3 month extended free trial offer is only open to US residents who activate a Google Home, Google Home Max, or Google Home Mini between October 9, 2018 and February 28, 2019.
Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Premium, or Google Play Music subscribers, have not been YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Premium, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Red or Google Play Music trial before.
Offer must be redeemed by February 28, 2019. Valid form of payment required at sign-up. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account.
What's Included
Google Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant
Owner's manual
Power adapter
Key Specs
- Built-In SpeakersYes
- Featured Streaming ServicesPandora, Spotify, TuneIn, YouTube, iHeartRadio
- Search Engine UsedGoogle
- Streaming Media Player(s) SupportedChromecast
General
- Product NameHome Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant
- BrandGoogle
- Model NumberGA00216-US
- ColorCharcoal
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Built-In SpeakersYes
- Featured Streaming ServicesPandora, Spotify, TuneIn, YouTube, iHeartRadio
- Number of Speakers1
Voice
- Voice Assistant Built-inGoogle Assistant
- Calling FeaturesNo
Connectivity
- Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth Version4.1
- Works WithGoogle Assistant, Hue, Nest, SmartThings, Wink
- Search Engine UsedGoogle
- Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi
- Operating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOS
- Wireless StandardN
- Wireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 4
Features
- Streaming Media Player(s) SupportedChromecast
- Control Button(s)Microphone
- Wake WordHey Google
- Alarm FunctionYes
Power
- Power SourcePlug-in
Display
- Display ScreenNo
Dimension
- Product Height1.65 inches
- Product Width3.85 inches
- Product Depth3.85 inches
- Product Weight0.38 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC842776102140
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 21885 reviews
(21,885 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the Home Mini for its impressive sound quality, affordable price, and the helpfulness of the Google Assistant. They also find the smart home capabilities, variety of colors, and compact size to be appealing. However, some concerns have been raised regarding privacy issues, limited volume control, occasional connectivity drops, compatibility limitations, and the quality of the speaker.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Miles better than the Echo Dot
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was a bit hesitant on picking up another assistance device. I have 2 Echo Dot and was kind of disappointed that it could not go out to the internet and look up answers to my questions. I've done my research on the Home mini and bit the bullet. Got home, set it up and was pretty amazed at how straightforward it is to set up the device. Connect it to your wifi, say "Ok, Google," "Hey Google" a few times and bam! All Done. I also connected my Philips Hue device to the Home app. I'm amazed at how well it picks up sounds. Even in a noisy environment. My Echo Dot couldn't even pick up my voice; even in multiple locations. I put the Mini through my test. Asked it a few questions that the Echo couldn't answer and the Mini didn't break a sweat. The mini answered all my questions. Initially, this is what I was looking for. I'll be replacing my existing solution shortly! The speakers on the Google Home MIni is so much better than the Dot. You can actually play some music with better clarity than the Dot. Bass is lacking but it's doable. I'm very surprised. If you want a Home Assistance device, pick this up over the Echo Dot. It's so much better and you can do so much more than the Echo lineup.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mini Minimalism
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Google Home Mini is a versatile miniature rendition of Google Home with a smaller, yet surprisingly good sounding speaker. Similar to it's larger sibling, simply call out "OK Google" or "Hey Google" and speak your request. The strong suit, not surprising, for this Google assistant, is to address a question that can be answered by Google search engine. That is where it really shines & blows away it's competition. For this reason I recommend owning at least one of these or one of the full sized Google Home, if you prefer. If you already own a competitive virtual assistant, I recommend you buy this Google Home Mini. Owning both one or more Google Home Mini's and a competitive assistant make perfect sense. Each has a specialty and can do specific tasks better than the other. Owning BOTH offers you the best of both worlds. In addition to voice controls (that I prefer), tap the top to pause or resume music playback, and you can tap and hold to activate the Assistant. To adjust the volume, you tap the sides of the device. Or best yet, simply SPEAK your command! I recommend the Google Home Mini!
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Handy, educational and fun
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought my google home mini with my Father’s Day gift money at what I believe was a good price. It can’t answer all of your questions, but it provides quick, easy access to a huge amount of information, and it even tells jokes (even if some of them are pretty corny). Speaker sound is good quality, unit is easy to set up, and it is useful for children as well as grown-ups.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than Echo Dot!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have the Echo Dot, and Alexa is too dumb for me. Simple questions she doesn't know how to help. Google Home Mini impressed me so far. The speaker is more deep and louder the competition.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mini Minimalism
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Google Home Mini is a versatile miniature rendition of Google Home with a smaller, yet surprisingly good sounding speaker. Similar to it's larger sibling, simply call out "OK Google" or "Hey Google" and speak your request. The strong suit, not surprising, for this Google assistant, is to address a question that can be answered by Google search engine. That is where it really shines & blows away it's competition. For this reason I recommend owning at least one of these or one of the full sized Google Home, if you prefer. If you already own a competitive virtual assistant, I recommend you buy this Google Home Mini. Owning both one or more Google Home Mini's and a competitive assistant make perfect sense. Each has a specialty and can do specific tasks better than the other. Owning BOTH offers you the best of both worlds. In addition to voice controls (that I prefer), tap the top to pause or resume music playback, and you can tap and hold to activate the Assistant. To adjust the volume, you tap the sides of the device. Or best yet, simply SPEAK your command! I recommend the Google Home Mini!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Much better than I had anticipated
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The google home mini is, in my experience, a very handy little device. I originally came to Best Buy only to get a chromecast because I needed a way to stream Netflix and Hulu to my old (and cheap) tv, but I snagged the mini as well when I saw it was on sale for just 30 dollars. I had some Best Buy rewards too so really, it was just an impulse buy. I wanted one and now could afford it, so why not? Novelty as I thought it would be, it has proven me so wrong. I use it to pause and play my tv, I use it to stream my music (and it sounds pretty good for the size), I use it to find out the time when I don’t have my phone on me, and I use it to just play around with. It can’t do some things yet, like stream Hulu to my tv, and if it’s playing anything it has a hard time hearing me, but it makes up for this in how well it recognizes my commands. Siri is awful about not understanding what I am saying, and Alexa is often the same, but google assistant allows me to speak very naturally. I am soon getting two for my grandmother in both her room and the kitchen. The broadcast feature will be very handy.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Step for a Smarter home
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Started my Smarthome/apartment with the Philips Hue Light Kit (white kit) and ended up adding more color bulbs are well as light strips. Wanted something to control them all besides using my phone. Google Announced the Google Home Mini and with the holiday sale price only be $30 bucks I decided to buy three of them( one for the livingroom, Bathroom and Bedroom). I ended up enjoying them. Set up is very easy and simple. Setting scenes, Turing lights on or off and asking questions is a joy. Not to mention that it can make phone calls, set timers and alarms and it even tells you the latest news stories for the day just by saying “Hey Google, good morning”. It can also recognize my voice versus my girlfriends voice so if I said “play my new music play list” it will play the music from my account but if my girlfriend says the same thing it will play from her account. Not to mention that It connects to other smart devices like nest, cameras and many other things. It’s a great way to kick start your smarthome.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Way better than the Eco Dot
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First off, I have been using the Eco Dot for a while. I mainly use it to listen to podcasts and music while I am working around the house. It is an ok device for listening to music but the speaker is a bit tinny. The Google Home mini speaker is way better. It does not rival the big brother Google Home in terms of sound quality but it has a much richer sounding speaker compared to the Dot... more bass, clearer sound. The Google Home mini mic can have a hard time hearing the hot word if you have the sound up really loud but I am guessing that will be fixed with a software update.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionWill this unit work by itself without buying the google home unit ? Like the Amazon echo dots work with out buying the bigger Amazon Echo unit.
Asked by Lobo78.
- A:Answer Yes. It works without the full size Google Home.
Answered by Thetoader
Q: QuestionDo I need any accessories with this?
Asked by Barbara.
- A:Answer You just need the Google Home app on your phone to set this up, plus an internet connection at home. Otherwise, nothing else is needed. It comes with the power adapter.
Answered by Chrissy17
Q: QuestionWill I be able to put my schedule for the day and would you remind me of it?
Asked by Sunshine77.
- A:Answer Yes, you can put your calendar on and set up reminders.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionDoes this have an aux connection for speakers like Alexa does?
Asked by Treflip.
- A:Answer No, sadly it does not. At volumes up to around 50% the sound is not bad, but louder than that, it is very tinny.
Answered by Gusbear2017
Q: QuestionCan the Google mini co-exist with the Google Home, and share the devices known to the Home.
Asked by Erroll.
- A:Answer Yes - with multiple Google Home's and Home mini's in the home, Google will have you assign each device to a room so you can speak more generally and it'll know what room has which devices in case of overlap. And yes, from either home you can control all devices known to the home.
Answered by Dana
Q: QuestionHow many speakers does it have?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer One speaker which is firing upwards.
Answered by Dana
Q: QuestionWhat is this product.?
Asked by Investigator.
- A:Answer 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
Answered by Bobby
Q: QuestionCan you listen to two different sources, (Spotify/Pandora), on two different speakers, (Google Home and Mini), at the same time?
Asked by anonymous.
- A:Answer Yes, I can listen to a streaming radio station via Tunein on one Home device while another device streams a music mix from Pandora.
Answered by Miranda