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Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

Model:
GA00216-US
SKU:
10783514
$49.99

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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 10272 reviews

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  • Great

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Like google products. Started making a smart home. This home mini is a great way to start. It’s small but packs a big sound

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love It!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased a second Google Mini for our son's new apartment. It works wonderfully and are so handy to have.

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Has a good speaker for the size

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The speaker is pretty good although it could be better.

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use, and more with the Google Chromecast, and both can be used with the google home app.

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Google mini

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Goggle mini is great for asking it just about anything.

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • great system

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what I needed, and does what it's supposed to do. We have these in every room. Very user friendly.

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice smart speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got it during thanks giving for $29 with $10 BB gift card which is great deal. I wish it had Bluetooth connectivity to use it as speaker.

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • We love Google Home!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We love how easy it is to just start talking to Google and she answers us right away or even play games with us. Can be quite entertaining.

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect smart home gadget!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love my Google Home Mini. I use it in my bedroom and it is my long lost personal secretary. Highly recommend

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • My intro to a smart speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    setup was easy and it works directly with my smart TV. Easily could attach a shorter mini usb cord which was nice. I would prefer a volume control on the device like the echo dot but otherwise great.

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Loooooove!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looooove! I Prefer this to my dot. It's way louder and I can have it on downstairs and be cleaning upstairs and volume is great!

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great assistance

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got a great deal on two. Works better than I expected.

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Assistant

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Google home is great for small spaces. Works great in apartment and offices. Plays music, weather and traffic details

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • super helpful

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is great for checking the weather, activities for the day, making quick phone calls, etc. Super easy to use. Love playing music while cooking and cleaning or kids doing homework.

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Quality for the Room Size

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This color of this Google Home Mini goes with the color of my office furniture and the sound quality is great for the room size.

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this mini google assistant, pretty easy to set up, but she doesn't know a lots of things like Alexa

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Very useful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as designed and integrated well, would recommend

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • overall not bad item

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I ask and it answers, not always knows what i'm asking

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Mini Speaker

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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 enjoyed these mini speakers! Perfect for the bathroom and separate rooms! Can get pretty loud as well! Loved it!

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Product works well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am satisfied with the product, it works well at home

    This review is from Home Mini (1st Generation) - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - Charcoal

    I would recommend this to a friend
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