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 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to use / install
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Easy device to setup and install. The speaker is is not as good quality as the home. My kid loves some of the mini games with the assistant.
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 for beginners.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’m very pleased with this purchase. I have a small apartment and this device blends in very well. It comes in a variety of colors. This is my first step to create a smart home. It works well with the smart light bulbs as well.
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
Really nice sound, and really responsive
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I love my google Home mini. My whole family has Alexa based devices, but I wanted to try something different.
The google assistant is really responsive, offers great sound, the only thing I don’t like is that for some reason my cat can activate it too...
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great performance
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i purchased this during thanksgiving and been using it since. very good performance.
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
Better than Alexa
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I like this a lot. It is better than Alexa. This one actually has answers. I will admit that some it has some very long answers but better than my Alexa which seems to always answer that it did not understand the question. I also like the voice volume control.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great!
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Surprised by how well this Google Home Mini works. Granted, we haven't used it much, yet, but so far we are very impressed. If you use Android phones that have Google Assistant on them, both devices may respond.
Great speaker for music!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Was Gonna Buy Alexa,,,,,,,,,,,BUT,,,,,,,,,,,,
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,,,,,,,,Luckily a BB Rep asked why I wanted to purchase , after I explained my reasons , the BB rep recommended the Google Mini . Huh ? I didn't even know Google had this . Anyways, to make a long story short I love it . My personal opinion is that it pleasantly surpasses my experience with my sons Alexa . I'm very happy the BB rep made the recommendation.
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
Good
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I’m in the process of testing the Alexa aginst the google mini. Right now the Alexa is a slightly ahead. Can not get them in cat fight yet.
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 4 out of 5 stars
Easy set up, works great.
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Easy to set up, integrated easily with our smart lights.
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
They're multiplying...
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The baby GH is a nice thing to have in other rooms of the house to keep tabs on me and continue my downward spiral into home automation. It's also fun to stream music on the home group and hear music in every roo of the house. Fun little addition to the OG GH.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good buy
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Bought this as a Christmas gift, my relative loves it!! Works with Android and IOS.
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
Perfect little assistant
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My son bought this for me as a gift. Initially I didn't think I would use it very often but I use it alot. I have it in my kitchen and I use it for recipes, weather, music. I get a little frustrated when I don't have my phone readily available to cast my music bc most of my selections are only available in Google Music, I haven't taken the time to check into subscribing to Google Music but it's not really that big of a deal to me. I don't have much trouble finding music I like and I can cast anything. I love the black color, it blends into the background on my backer's rack, you don't even know it's there. The sound is fine for quick music. I recommend getting the larger version if you are wanting a better sound or plan to use it as your main music speaker source. I liked it so much that I bought my mom one. Definitely recommend.
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
This Google Home is a great Christmas Gift
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I have not used this item because it was purchased for a gift. I hope the receiver like it as much as I did selecting the Google Home Mini.
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
Cool Idea
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Very nice for controlling lights and home automation items. The speaker will leave you begging for more when compared to the larger models.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Eh
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It's ok. I like it connects to my phone and makes calls. However, I have to repeat my self multiple times just to turn it on. And you have to touch it to adjust the volume. And when you're playing music, it doesn't hear you to shut it off or stop it. I have to turn off the mic so it registers it's not on and then turn it back on and talk real fast before it plays again. Even though it's convenient with Google, I would prefer the Alexa.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Christmas
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My daughter gets such out of devices like this, I'm waiting to see how she likes it
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Google is scary smart!
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A nice voice alternative instead of using a phone, tablet or computer for research.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very helpful and fun
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I was given a Google Home Mini as a gift and I have thoroughly enjoyed having it. It's easy and fun to use. Very helpful for reminders and setting appointments. Also nice to be able to play music through it using multiple apps, Pandora, Google Music, Spotify.
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
Great gift
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I purchased this as a gift for my father. He has been wanting one for a while now .
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
Easy for all generations
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Bought this for my mom who isn't very good at technology. I linked her a spotify account and she loves playing her oldies while sewing. So easy to use! She just says what she wants to listen to and it plays.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal