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 1 out of 5 stars
Not great.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These things are infuriating, they don't work half the time, they can't understand me over the television even if it isn't loud, and half the time it can't find my chromecast. I smashed this thing with a mallet because it infuriated me so much. It's more useless than a motion sensing light at a blind man's house.
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
I prefer the dot
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Followed directions, but this device had so much trouble connecting to my spotify account and making phone calls. I returned this device and picked up the dot, which I love.
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
It would not connect
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My review is one star for the color and because I have no other option. I am unable to review the product it self on quality or use because it never connected to the internet I did everything possible but nothing worked. I am a very patient person so trust me when I say I tried. Therefor, I had to return it. I just didn't want to deal with another one specially with only having a 2 week period for returns.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Coral
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
It works but not for me
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This device does what you ask, however it listens to all your conversations. By saying someone’s name, it will call them on the phone. Not thrilled with that feature.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Seems good
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Literally used it a hand full of times and didn’t like how it worked with my stuff. Had to troubleshoot it more than enjoy the product. Wasn’t a fan.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Doesn't do what half of Amazon Echo dot can do
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, I wanted the Amazon Echo dot but it was out of stock so I thought I would try this completely dissatisfied will buy a Amazon Echo Dot 3 when they are in stock
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
I would recommend
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I would recommend Amazon's Alexa before this. It's not a bad speaker if you're just looking for something to use but if you're looking for quality then just buy Alexa.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not worth it
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Not only did this product not live up to my expectations it was a horrible product did not work correctly 90% of the time and Google even kept $5 of the return money when I returned it as a fee. I got it for Christmas present along with the hub with the screen and the help with the screen is OK but also does not have a camera so all in all I still believe Alexa leads the way.
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
Okay for free
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I prefer Amazon Echo. I constantly have to repeat commands with the Google. Sometimes it tells me it can’t do things that it actually can.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Thouble geting it to work.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Me and my daughter had trouble getting it to work. Bot it at Best By
could not get any help from them . My daughter is really disappointed !!!
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Coral
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Google Home Mini
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Wasn’t a fan. It may be personal but just don’t want something in my house listening to me all the time. Also has a hard time understanding my commands.
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
Came free with pixel
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have not used it much as I did not really want it. It was a freebie with the pixel. I don’t really want google listening to my personal life.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Sound
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No match for Amazon Echo. Sound quality does not even come close. Would not buy again, in fact, returned this purchase for refund to payment method.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Bluetooth
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not for me
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Didn’t like it because you have to keep it connected and you can only use it through app not direct Bluetooth
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Coral
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Buy a HomePod, way better.
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I feel like I have to scream at google for it to hear me. I can whisper at Siri in HomePod and she can hear me in the other room. Buy a HomePod instead.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this thing
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I absolutely love this device. So easy to setup. It's so small, and the volume is most surprising at how loud it can be. For $49 dollars you absolutely can't beat this item. From asking general questions to calling. Love it. Just picked up a second one for my mom.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review of Google Home Mini
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This product was difficult to set-up, so difficult that I returned it. Echo a lot easier to set-up.
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 as loud and clear as expected
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It was a good value for the price but wasn't loud enough for me and sound quality wasn't as good as the reviews.
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
Simple device!
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great but does not recognize my voice properly. I seem to think I have proper English but still messes up once in a while.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
I’m sorry I can’t help you with that
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I keep getting the response “I’m sorry I can’t help you with that.” Google has very limited knowledge.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal