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
Mini
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It is surprisingly loud. The problem is that it doesn't have volume buttons and doesnt have audio output. You cant connect to an external speaker like Echo Dot. But for answering jids homework question, it is so much better than Alexa.
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 4 out of 5 stars
Bought a 2nd for myself
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Originally purchased this for my sister but after reading the reviews went back to purchase another one for myself. Only had it a few days but definitely recommend it. Excited to see what else I can pair it with to make my life easier.
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
Perfact size
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I'm in a small apartment so the regular home version seems bulky the Google mini is just the right size and ilove the charcoal color. Just wish the cord was black
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 4 out of 5 stars
As good or better than the amazon echo dot
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I bought both for a bake off, but I ended up liking and keeping both of them. I use this thing to tell my tv to stream stuff from netflix, and start streaming music from my phone to my earbuds. It is also great for settling arguments.
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
Automate your home
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Google home mini is one of the smart devices which you will love. Future is here. this device works with my harmony hub and nest thremostat without flaw. Love 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
It is so fun!
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Its quite a cool gadget and a quality speaker considering the side. Set reminders and alarms and check the weather. Its nice when you don't have your phone handy.
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
Love it!
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We debated on the Alexa or google home and I by far prefer the google home! It’s perfect for our basement and loud enough to play music and change our led lights!
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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We linked our google home mini to our smart devices and it has been working great. We use it more for the temperature settings in our home. Also the google mini plays songs and sets alarms, I found it much easier than using the 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
Google mini works GREAT
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I find the google mini very useful. I have very few smart devices in my home but even then I still find great use out of my mini. Controlling my Nest and Roomba.
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 4 out of 5 stars
Good job Google
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I don't like the fact that you can't turn on or control Sony Smart TV without a Harmony Hub or Chromecast device connected to TV, but overall pleased with this being my first Smart Home/AI device. Easy to install with Google Home app.
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
Great compliment to Google Home
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Does just what it advertises to do......simple. Great addition to the Google line of products. Have Home, Chromescast and now mini. Rec all of Google’s 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
Good Buy
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The sound quality was much better than expected.We have the full size Home as well, but decided to buy a mini for our room. Sounds much better than our Echo dot.
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
I love the Google Ecosystem
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I bought this to start my Google Smart home that I plan to buy 1 component at a time. I enjoy the ease of being able to Ask Google anything and it will respond.
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, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Lots of fun!
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We purchased on a whim cause the guy in the store had such positive things to say. It really is a fun device and very applicable to more than I realized. I still haven't unlocked it's full potential, I'm sure. It can read recipes to you, step by step, which I never knew I needed in my life! You can play trivia with a group! Check and manage your calendar! That's all I've used it for thus far. Oh, and the obvious, asking questions. It definitely isn't as "smart" as it could be. But it actually is easier to converse with than Siri.
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
Nice accessories
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This works perfect with my Google home. I have 2 of these in different areas of the house and they are easy to use.
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 my Google Home Mini
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I wasn't sure how useful this little version might be but I love it. It comes in super handy for all the little tasks I might need a helping hand (brain?) with.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice Companion
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Have a Google home now and it's nice to have mini around the house. Alarm clocks, music and just information in general. Have the nest suite and a lot of products that work with Google home as in process of making it to a smart home.
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
Very convenient
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Google Assistant is great! Very easy to use! So convenient! Tells you current weather and traffic! Hooks up to Hue lights, TV, Roomba and so much more! LOVE IT!
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, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun and helpful!
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Pretty fun and super easy to use this device follows us all over the house. When you're tired and want to sleep just ask the device to play sounds of the ocean and you'll have waves in the background that will calm you and assist your sleep. Arguing with a friend about who is right, just say, "hey google" and ask! Only issue I feel could be improved would be adding equalizer settings for music, and being able to change them the device responds to. Other than that it's actually quite great!
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, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It was so good, I bought two
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This is the OG. Most helpful when asking for weather updates, random information on Google, or just streaming music while you're doing whatever. And it connects so seamlessly to most devices. Get this, you can't go wrong. As a matter of fact, I just order a Nest Mini as my third to add to my studio. Review on that when it arrives.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Coral