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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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but not as developed as Amazon Alexa
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Google Home Mini sounds MUCH better than the equivalent sized and priced Amazon Echo Dot when playing music or listing to a news brief, audio book, things like that, The interaction with smart home and other devices and services isn’t nearly where Amazon is with the Alexa products.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this thing
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It is awesome for playing music around the house with a few Chromecast audios and this this or controll my tv and so much more ... sweet stuff ... I bought 10 give away for xmas would highly recommend
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 4 out of 5 stars
Useful little gadget
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Short time user but so far this thing is a little marvel. It plays music, can provide information for my drive to work, news, store hours. I thought it would be something I would use periodically but it seems I find new uses every day and am excited to see what I discover tomorrow
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
LOVE!
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I absolutely love this little thing. I don't even need the larger one. I have it setup to turn on and off lights, play music, call people and much more! If you are hesitating to get one...JUST DO IT!
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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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Greater helper
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Google Home has many useful features. From timers and reminders to quick search results. Plus it knows everyone's voice for personalized results. Just talk like you would to a person and it responds.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Product
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I thought of buying a bluetooth speaker when I got the advt from Best Buy for Google Home Mini. It is helpful in setting the alarm easily, where the manual or digital alarms fail with AM/PM settings
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easiest way to get a smartspeaker
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At $50, it may make it difficult to purchase, but at $30 it is a no brainier. Definitely a must for those on the Google side of a smart home or with many Chromecast enabled devices. Easy to set up and interact. Couldn't give it 5 stars because it just isn't as smart as my phone.
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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Google assistant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Christmas gift of the year
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Great price wonderfully helpful google assistant. It was the hit of our gift exchange and then we went an bought one for ourselves and had a blast asking Google questions. Great for homeschool too.
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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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the mini
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I was in between getting the echo and the mini and I made the right decision going with the mini. It works well with my Vivint system and my Chromecast. The speaker sounds really good for its size.
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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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome little info bot, 1 in every room
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I took the plunge and with all the holiday sales with minis as throw ins, we have one in every room. We created different speaker groups so we can listen to music in single, main floor, and whole house sessions. Not to mention see our outside through our Nest cams, control our lighting, heat, and ceiling fans. I also got some for the Kids, and their homes. It works so well, I almost feel guilty controlling everything just by saying it.
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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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great home controller starter
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The device is easy to set up. It looks nice and the microphone and speaker are good quality. Had an issue with training mode not loading for voice recognition, but it isn't a big problem. The voice recognition as is can accurately process commands and basic speech. Great value.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Bought this with little expectations, and after a few weeks, I'm overwhelmed.
This device is perfect for daily general questions, like weather and commute times.
I'll be buying another one soon.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So awesome
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I've always wanted a Google Home but it was too expensive. I love this smaller/ cheaper size! It is truly unbelievable to use this product. It is almost a challenge to find things that it CAN'T do!
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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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So Handy
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Absolutely LOVE the Google Home Mini! It has really great sound to be such a little device! It's very responsive when using the wake command, and doesn't go off unexpectantly. Very easy to set up.
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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Google assistant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great with Chromecast
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I was debating between Home Mini and Alexa Dot. I am glad I picked the Google product. If I did not already have chromecast devices in the house, I would have probably went with the Amazon device.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound for small size
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I bought six of these because I knew they would make awesome Christmas gifts. The price was even better because I got a gift card with my purchase. The sound is very loud and clear for my bedroom.
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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Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product
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The product actually looks better comparing to echo dot. but I found my self using echo much more often then google. I think it is because of I like the amazon alexa app better.
I do find google mini smarter than my echo. but echo does a much better job in home automation.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great little gadget
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lovin' my google mini !! No need to pick up my phone or go on my computer to ask a question. Turns on my tv. plays my music. just great!! looking to get some smart outlets and really be hands free
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Google Home in every room
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love the Google Home Mini. It's a nice way to get Google Assistant in every room in the house without breaking the bank. The speaker is super clear and the microphone picks up commands from long distances. I like the embedded LED lights hidden below the fabric. It's also pretty small -- about the size of a donut -- so it doesn't take up valuable table space in our smaller apartment. Definitely recommend!
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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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smart home assistant
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Get hands-free help in any room. Google Home Mini is powered by the Google Assistant, so you can ask it questions and tell it to do things. Just start with "Ok Google" to get answers from Google,.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk