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 4 out of 5 stars
Overall meet my expectation
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It can handle most questions or command. Play music/song if you can tell what you want. Put calendar. Wonder if it knows foreign language by using google translate. Is there a way to setup? Guess need to ask itself.
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 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome Gadget
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If you’re in the market for something new, don’t hesitate to pick this up. It’s fun and easy to you. Great thing about it is that everyone in the house can use it. Better than SIRI and understand every word you say.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great
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I love this, I only wish they sold the additional equipment I needed like lights, switch and etc together so I did not have to run back and forth to get everything I needed.
Otherwise great! And and a great price.
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 for controlling multiple devices by voice.
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The two most popular options for home control are generally Google and Amazon. I recommend the Google home platform versus the Amazon devices, as Google seems to have much better/variety of product integrations with non-Google products. I've used both, but now use Google home exclusively for devices. I do use Amazon's streaming and free shipping services though (Amazon Prime subscription, etc.) It sometimes takes a little work to set the devices up through Google home, though. I've found the Google speaker quality on these to be okay, but what do you expect from a little disk? You'd want to step up to the more expensive, larger Google speaker for better sound. I typically listen to my music through a hi-fidelity sound system and speakers, so while not my go to for music, I find these are practical to have around the house to say "Hey Google, turn on/off" and... whatever; turn things off and on, like my lights, TV, Stereo, answer random questions and provide alarms or reminders. Good value for the price, particularly when on sale. I own quite a few I've placed in multiple rooms.
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, Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love it
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My family and I love these. We are just starting to get into the realm of a home assistant. These minis fit the bill. Got them for Christmas when they were $20 cheaper and it was a great purchase. My kids love asking each what the weather is going to be the next day so they know how to plan their clothes. I love the shopping list and broadcast feature. Just bought a Harmony Hub so will see how well the two talk to each other. Is ti perfect, no. But it keeps getting better little by little.
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, Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love it
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My family and I love these. We are just starting to get into the realm of a home assistant. These minis fit the bill. Got them for Christmas when they were $20 cheaper and it was a great purchase. My kids love asking each what the weather is going to be the next day so they know how to plan their clothes. I love the shopping list and broadcast feature. Just bought a Harmony Hub so will see how well the two talk to each other. Is ti perfect, no. But it keeps getting better little by little.
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
great product and size
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I got a google mini before and have it in the kitchen. The kids love using it and when i saw a deal for buying 2 at best buy i knew i needed to pick up a couple more. I now have one in kids play room and 1 in my older daughters bedroom. I can broadcast from kitchen to the other rooms ro make dinner announcements etc. great product great company
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
Google Home Mini chalk
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I love this device. Quick set up and no problems so far connecting to wi fi. Also love the compact design. I am very satisfied with this product.
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 assistant for small spaces
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The google Home mini is great for small spaces. I have mine in my office, and it is great for finding the weather and a plethora of other things.
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
INside starter for teens!!!!
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Bought for my 16yo nephew. Teens think they need biggest and best.....but he doesn't know difference and loves this one that does all HE WANTS!!!
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
Awesome
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After setting up the Google Home on the main floor, I knew I wanted something for the family room in the basement. Home mini is the perfect fit!!
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent item for price
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Love these! Great price and has so many options for connecting other things to it. Bought two of them!
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Comparing to Amazon Products
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I purchased the Google Home Mini to compare it to the existing Amazon products I have (Echo, Tap, Dot). Overall the functionality has been the same between the two ecosystems.
I use Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon FireTV, Amazon Shopping, and Prime Video, so it makes more sense to use Amazon products rather than Google.
The Home Mini seems to accept a wider range of questions/comments phrased in different ways, sometimes you have to say things a very specific way with Amazon devices. The Home Mini also has a more natural sounding AI voice.
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 addition to the Google Home
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I placed each of the mini's in the bedrooms of my home. They are small and unobtrusive, yet are just as easy to use as the larger portable unit.
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
Love
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This tiny product has made my time in the kitchen so easy. I love setting a timer so EASILY and not having to stop what I'm doing. I also love being able to play music whenever I want to, without having to wash my hands and look around for my phone. It's so convenient to get the news at any time, and get random questions answered. Love it!
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
Very happy
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Bought a second google home mini and now I can stream my fav playlist to both speakers at the same time. The sound was better than my Echo Dots.
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
Very Handy
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Did not realize how useful this little google home mini could be. Love having it in the house, and the speaker is very good for the living room.
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 it
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Bought 3 for the house, wife loves it, got one in the kids room, one in the master bedroom and one in the living room, makes life easier at home
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
Google mini is great
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I have 2 of the Google mini one full size Google home and even an Alexa. All are great, these mini's have good sound, and work great in my shop.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Bluetooth
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Example for Google
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Google has some room to catch up on Echo, it does a better job on some things. As it may be limited on bluetooth, its only going to get better. Ask google anything and most of the time you get answers, unlike Echo
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Chalk