Customers are delighted by the Home Mini's sound quality, ease of use, and compact size. Many appreciate its affordability and the helpfulness of the Google Assistant, along with its seamless setup and smart home integration capabilities. The positive feedback highlights the device's overall user-friendliness and value. However, some users express disappointment with the lack of Bluetooth speaker functionality.
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Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
decent speaker
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this does everything the normal google home does, but the speaker isnt quite as good. The speaker on the normal google home is more then enough to fill a room with decent bass and sound. This however is perfectly suitable for places like a bedroom, where that speaker is not necessary.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
More than expected
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I was hesitant to get Google home or Mini. But after the price drop for blackfriday did get it and hasn't disappoint. I have my 5 year son asking Google questions for school, read bedtime stories. Got myself some hue lights and now my son turns on and off his light talking to google.
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
Amazing for its size
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I own the Echo Dot, as well as this Mini. I have to say that it’s not only a bit louder and fuller sounding, but also has a nicer styling than the Dot. For general info, also a bit more robust. The price was definitely right...I put mine in a bathroom, so it doubles as a radio, too.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So easy to use
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This product is so easy and fun to use. Want to control your hue lights? You can do it. Want to control your Chromecast? You can do it. Want to control your nest thermostat? You can do it.
Everything is so simple, and google assistant always picks up what I say even when far away.
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 4 out of 5 stars
Mini
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Bought a Google home 12 months ago and wanted another. Works good, no problems so far. Love the timer, weather, calculator, answers questions etc... also i use the soothing sleep sounds ( rain, thunder, waves etc ) It has good sound quality for being so small and hears me fine. I would give it 5 stars if U tune red was free and if I could connect it to my smart TV without chrome gear.
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
its awesome
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i was torn between this or echo so i got both. i love my google snd its answered most of what ive asked it and its pretty intellegent. has a bery good speaker and sounds really clear for such a small speaker especially since the speaker points up instead of down like the echo does.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Device!
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I have a small 1 BR apartment and this this is great! It can hear me all the way from my bedroom. I use it to turn on/off lights with my Wemo Plugs. Easy intergration and love that it has bluetooth to play my apple music.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My Google Mini
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This is my first Google Mini. I was wondering when Google Home was finally going to come out with something similar to the Echo Dot to compete with Amazon. So far I really like it. Set up is really easy, just plug in and follow app set up. Music seems to sound better than echo dot.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value for the price
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You can buy this cheaper version of Google home. The sound output is quite loud and the quality is very good. I just wish this could also work wirelessly without the power plugged in. Also you need subscription of YouTube red to play some content. I use Pandora which is a free app.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can't say enough about this.
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I love the Google Home minis, small package loaded with features and a great speaker despite the size. So easy to use and get started with your phone too!
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great help around the house!
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I think the mini is better than the normal Google Home. It does everything it standard one does, but it is smaller and a little bit quieter, which is not bad at all! It has helped me out around the house in the kitchen while I get ready for work and when I get back home from work.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Inexpensive way to enter the Google Home system
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I bought this on a great deal because I was curious about Google Home. I have an Amazon Echo and really love it's versatility and smart home controls, but I wanted to see how well Google Home integrates with my android smart phone. The answer is it works amazingly well, accessing my music and calendar flawlessly. There are devices that Google Home controls better than the Echo and vice versa. It is interesting to see the differences in the ecosystems between the two devices. So far though, I am having a lot of fun exploring the mini and all it can do. As far as cons, the speaker gets louder than I expected for its size but it sounds canned when playing music loudly with no real bass to speak of. Also, the music options are more limited than Amazon's offering without paying for a subscription. This is generally not a concern for me because I have a lot of music on Google play but I find that every other song I want to hear is only available on subscription.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
love this!
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I have the amazon echo and the google home at my house. Both are fine. the google home mini, I think, is just right for bedrooms, which I am currently using it for. It's just the right size that it doesn't become or add to clutter. and it works just the same as the bigger version.
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
Amazing little gadget!!!
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ok so for $30.00 you have this amazing gadget that plays any music, I have it hooked to my spotify it helps my kids spell words when I"m too busy on the phone or cooking to start spelling myself, tells them stories and amazing facts that sometimes you just wonder, just by asking!
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little speaker
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I have a couple of Google homes and a couple Google home mini's. The sound quality of the mini is not as great as the full size home, but has all the same functions. I use one on my desk for controlling music, making calls and asking Google questions. Looks great and works great.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Google assistant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Google Mini makes sense
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The Google mini is a great addition to the house at an awesome price. We have 2 standard Google home units already. Only shortcoming is that music doesn't sound quite as good from this smaller appliance, but everything else is as good and receptive as the other Google home units.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend
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Bluetooth
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
World of answers with the sound of my voice
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The Google mini will answer most questions I ask. It's still learning so it isn't perfect yet. I use it for asking time, weather, recipes etc. I wish it had an aux plug or blue tooth connection like the Echo Dot, but it's small speaker isn't too bad if you stay in the same room.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Google assistant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Google Assistant product
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My family and i own different Google Assistant devices, recently we have purchased the mini Google Assistant to locate them in areas where we need more coverage. The connivence to make calls, insert events in our calendars, turn lights on or off throughout the house are awesome.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My Extra Helper!
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I was a bit skeptic at first with this small gadget, but upon first impressions i was wowed by it's ease of use and easy access to lots of features! Okay Google! I will calm down, get this! You will need a phone with compatibility to start this up. Buy this! You cannot go wrong!
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Google assistant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hey Google
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So our Google Mini knows me as "Mom" and my husband as "Big Daddy" and we couldn't love it more, she keeps him in line and he does what I ask of him! :) Great product, actually sold our Amazon Alexa - Echo Dot and bought a Google Home and Home Mini- Love, Love, Love. Thanks BB !
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk