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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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Overall ok product
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Google sometimes turn on by itself, Doesn't always understand what I'm asking. Even though not in use all the time it takes up a lot of internet data. Overall okay product when it works correctly.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Falls Short of Echo Dot
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I have multiple Echo's and Echo Dots.. This Google Home Mini came free with a purchase so I decided to give it a shot. Significantly lacking in function and features than the Echo Dot. And the Echo Dot speaker is much better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
It charges
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I would recommend not to buy it. It sits in my drawer now. It's ok if you just wont to lay your phone down but I'm guessing most of us play on our phones and talk and text you can't do that if it is laying on this charger.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not for iOS users
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Had high hopes for this assistant but was disappointed with the lack of integration with my iPhone for making calls as well as texts. Returned the next day and purchased the Amazon product that worked better with Apple products.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
could be a lot better
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i have three of these and two google homes. i know this is nothing compared to the home but it is very finicky. the base is non existent and the audio is choppy. i only use it for clock and cooking and door announcements.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Always listening
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I liked the quick google answers but I would recommend getting the whole home outfitted. Just the mini doesn't seem to be enough. It kept telling me it needs a screen (not in so many words but that is the just of it.).
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Does not complete with Alexa
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I am disappointed with Google Home. In my opinion, Alexa works way better. Google Home triggers randomly - I have never seen that happen with Alexa. Also, Alexa is much "smarter" in understanding what you want to do.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Mini Home
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Mini Home from Google sounds great. I have them in all the bedrooms and thinking of putting in the laundry room. Best thing ever!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Bluetooth
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
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Returned this product. Why google fails to include Bluetooth that will allow th Home Mini to play music through your entertainment system is a deal breaker.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
unsatisfactory
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the google home mini failed to communicate with our computer.
called the geek squad and they were unable to get it to work.
returned the item back to Best Buy.
Disappointed in the product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not for me...
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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I got this Home Mini for free with another purchase at Best Buy. It works as advertised but I prefer services other than Google so I no longer use the device.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Google Home Mini
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Never got Google Home Mini connected. Its in my house collecting dust. Might be a great product. I followed the directions but never could use it. Who has hours to figure it out? Not me
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Bluetooth
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
useless speaker
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This Bluetooth speaker does not play your music unless it's through google music. You can't play pandora or iTunes etc. big waste of money and time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not as good as advertised
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I have to redo the voice recognition a couple of times. Not good with trouble shooting and even though it's learning to understand I have to repeat commands often and it's frustrating.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Good product, good features.
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I don’t like it in the end, I am used to more features like Alexa has. If you are a google fan, I suppose you will like it no matter what.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Google
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
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We were never able to get this piece of equipment connected to our phones or internet. We have never used it!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Love hate...
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I'm a Google fan - and these things are great around the house - except for music. Very disappointing sound (compared to the Echo Dot) - and no audio output (standard on the Dot)
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Settings..
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Lots of settings to go through as expected, but not a lot of detail on how to really configure the settings. Most of my questions are answered by an automated message to decide on settings.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Can't get it to answer phone calls
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It looses internet connection all the time and i can't get it to answer phone calls which is the main reason we bought it
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Mini Google
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This product is okay however if you have more than one unit throughout the house they interfere with each other. One won't answer and the other one will respond should not be like that
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal