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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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  • WORKS GOOD

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

    It was exactly what I thought, no more, no less. the quality so far seems to be very good.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Maybe it's just me.

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

    When it recognizes my voice, it works great. All of my Android devices and Pixelbook always recognize my voice with no problems. The Home Mini is hit or miss. Maybe it's the acoustics where it's sitting. I love the functionality, when it works, I just wish the voice recognition was consistent for personal tasks.

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

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Cool gadget

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

    Call thing for the kids to control the lights and play music in their room.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Google

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

    We bought this for the bedroom for news updates. Works great and may buy another as a gift.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Its good

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

    I will say it is good first version but I feel the Dot is a better buy for home automation.

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

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Enjoying!

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

    sometimes it disconnects but our internet is wonky. Love it though

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good for what it is

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    A few years old now but still one of the best. Works well with smart home devices.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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

    Very great technology for my daughter she loves it and talks to it all the time

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • right promo price

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    starter kit kind, start with this before making any large investment

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Decent speaker for size

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    Lacks base tone. Doesn't always respond. Comes on even without the phrase command.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good product overall

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

    Speaker works well but assistant is hit and miss and take some getting used to

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Alexa Watch Out

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

    This product is nipping at the heals of the Echo. Great product. Very responsive.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Compact and sound is okay

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

    The google home mini is compact and sound is okay makes a gift for any occasion

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • sometimes doesn't do what we ask

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

    doesn't always listen to what we tell it to do, it frustrates us

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • worked great

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

    we purchased to use as an intercom for my disabled daughter and it works well.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Call gadget

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

    Gave it as a Christmas White elephant gift everyone in the group were fighting over it :)

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

    Product is what is expected to be, nice Alexa alternative

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy to use

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

    My son wanted this for his room and he loves it. Very easy to use and very Convenient.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good price

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

    It’s came for cheap price. But, not efficient when comes to performance

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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

    I would like to recommend this product to anyone who is looking to get a new smart device

    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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