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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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96%
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  • This started it all for me

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

    this started my smart home addiction. I use this in the bathroom for playing news now

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Basic works best as 2nd unit

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    The mini is as basic as it comes you could ask a questions and set timers stand alone really not much more than that as far as linked with other units at Works beautiful as a secondary speaker and microphone input

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great sound in a small package!

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    The Google Home Mini has excellent sound quality for such a small device. Can listen to music & books with great sound even in the next room. Pleasantly surprised.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • great for whole family

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    Love the Google mini play music my music.wakes me up reminds me of my to do list great .price was low

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Useful

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good smart speaker. Useful and convenient. There’s room for improvement .

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • better than alexa

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    had an Alexa and it was not the same, this google mini has more features and is more user friendly

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good assistant!

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    Happy with the purchase and the price that I got for. Good sound clarity. Sometimes it has trouble catching the voice in a not so quiet room but otherwise I like it.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Home mini

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

    Love the home mini smart speaker it is amazing and very easy to use.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Getting there

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    Easy to install and pair with devices. Not as advanced as the echo. Tends to not recognize your voice. Sometimes an old switch on the wall is better.

    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 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I held out a long time before getting a google home item. I have the hub and this and love it. I was able to get rid of my clock radio with this.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great add one to the normal Google Home device

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    A great add on for our bedroom, so that we can keep the normal sized Google Home in the living area.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Very smart speaker

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    This speaker is way smarter than Siri and Sounds better than the old echo dot. Can’t speak on the sound of the new echo dot because I haven’t heard it yet.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great item!

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

    This is my 2nd Google Home Pod. I love them both. Will get one for my office soon.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • I like the Home Hub Better!

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    I bought the Google Home Hub and two Home Minis at a sale just before Christmas. I really like the Home Hub. After using it, it leaves the Minis wanting.

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

    Perfect for us. I love the timer. I love the alarms. I love it tells us the weather.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy to set up

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    I purchased this mainly to listen to music. Thinking about purchasing another one for my bedroom

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love my Google

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    Great way to try out the new technology. My toddlers can use it to play music and check the weather.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • mini

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you like to pump up the jam this the speaker for you. Great quality

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • very helpful

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love these devices. I have 2 and they are great to use

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Smart

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good item worth the money and the price is good for the item.

    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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