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

Model:
GA00216-US
SKU:
6082195
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 10272 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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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  • Home Mini

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

    Great product and great value. It goes what it is supposed to do.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Kids love them

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

    I ended up getting a full size one free from my office party. Kids loved it. I ended up getting one for each of my boys.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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.

    The Google mini speaker is great for home or office use. I highly recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great little assistant

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

    Great little assistant, works like it’s supposed too. All answers from google, no third part. Also a Bluetooth speaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Necessary

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

    This product is necessary. Don't be fooled by Alexa. This is it. The only thing it's lacking is Roku control.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good concept for the price

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

    First device in the house and works well for my wife to stream music in the kitchen as well as answer various questions.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great overall

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

    This google device is the best thing ever! Not expensive, make great gifts and it has so many great features to it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    It does what it says it does

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

    It seems to work correctly. Sometimes the second one we purchased answers instead of the one in the room we are in. All in all good product

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Gift

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

    Bought this for my sister. She loves it! Helps with calendars and reminders. Also provides some entertainment.

    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.

    I love the google mini I have connected 7 of them and can play music threw the whole house control my lights .

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Gift

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

    Purchased this as a gift, this was on their list, it was exactly what she wanted. She likes the sound and the features.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great gift

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

    This was given as a gift and he loves it. His favorite part is checking the traffic before leaving the house.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Must have for smart home set up

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

    Combined with Hub the Home Mini is a great add on for keeping organized and staying connected

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Use it in my car

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

    Great nifty item to set in my car. Instead of using my phone in traffic I use this to navigate and answer my questions

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Had one, lost it , so needed to get a new one.

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

    Great little product. I had one and lost it. Didn’t realize how much I used it so purchased a new one.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Deceptively good

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

    Still wrapping my old brain around this type of new product but love particularly the ability to use as a voice remote as I integrate other electronics in the house. Very nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Smart Assistance = Smart Home

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

    Love the google home mini, that can interact with thermostats, TV's, smart switches, smart lighting and more.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Loved it so much we bought another!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works so much better than the Alexas. Less word sensitive. Gave mine an Australian accent.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • great sale price

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

    I have 2 of these and love them. So I bought my sister one and she was so happy!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • good assistant

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

    its very responsive and answers most of the questions as compared to other ones available in the market now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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