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 3 out of 5 stars
Its ok. Little quirky at times
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I picked this up a while ago and use it for very basic commands. I do have this by my bed, so commands like "whats the temp right now, the weather for today?" and get a decent reply is helpful.
Also for me - since I do not like to have ANY ambient light in my bedroom while I sleep (ex. Devices with the annoying blue LED lights, which seem to be on everything now. I don't even like a lit up digital clock), asking Google in a dark room "what time is it?" is a big help also.
There are a few devices I simply cannot connect to though like my home security system - although it shows up on my phones app. it just doesnt work for whatever reason. Also, the "quirky" thing I mentioned, there have been times when Google would just activate out of nowhere..yes even as I slept. (Very odd!) It would try to answer some random question out of nowhere, TV is not on, nothing to trigger "Hey Google."
There has been a few times where I would have to unplug it, plug it back in, or a hard reset after the device just fails to answer basic commands.
For the price I paid, its ok. If the price drops more on this older mode and you only want simple commands..I say go for it. But I think I would wait for an upgraded mode. Perhaps look into better models, brands as these become much cheaper.
For the price and only using this for very simple commands - I recommend it.
But if you will be using this as your primary always go to "smart hub", no. I'd look at something else.
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
Really useful device
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I use it for information, cooking, control devices in the house. Works great.
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
Great control for my lights
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the ease of this. I can turn on my lights and so much more now
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We have 4 google mini, we love the technology and what it does
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great buy
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely love this speaker. Perfect size and a great color too. I plan on getting one in every room.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Coral
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Google assistant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Great product!! Works flawlessly w everything. Cant wait for new google products!
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 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound
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Nice Bluetooth speaker! The sound is great, and the speaker blends in with the decor. Voice recognition is pretty good! I have 3 of them now.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Google assistant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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Great all around google assistance for cheap. I use these all over the house.
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 Sound
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Great addition to my Google Home System. Was surprised at the sound quality!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use. Very convient.
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Enjoy being able to use voice command and not having to always have my phone.
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Coral
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small and smart Smart
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I like it very much and It is very smart and it make my life easier and smart
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Coral
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good tool for smart home
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I got this for my smart bulb access work really nice.picks voice very easily
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Coral
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works as expected
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Works as good as regular home. Answers questions. Audio little better than cell phone
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 device
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I use the google mini all the time and it works perfect with my nest doorbell
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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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Its very convenient to listen or news, music and answer your questions.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good speaker
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome speaker for its size nice and loud definitely would recommend
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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Works perfectly executing commands for all my smart products.
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 4 out of 5 stars
An smart speaker
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The only thing that I don't like is the cloth/fabric on the top of the speaker. Other than that, it's a pretty solid speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hmm
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I love my Google Home, but getting my item in store was horrible. It was suppose to be ready within 2 hours, I gave I an extra hour to go in myself to get the item. Went in and the worker looked confused, waited another hour before getting it. Then she told me I'm suppose to wait the next day, if it says ready within 2 hours.
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 sound
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The speakers on this are increadably loud and an assistant for only 50 that's a steal
This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal