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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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  • Great Device

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought for my girlfriend and she loves it. Easy to setup and use if you have Android.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Google home

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

    Vey helpful and useful I love everything about the google mini it helps me everyday

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • I like it

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

    I got this with the google home. I'm still learning what i can use it for, but i like using it to control my lights.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Fun

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

    Got this as a gift. My daughter has a great time asking silly questions and listening to music on it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome for the office!

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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 really is a plus in the office now that I am WFH. Love controlling Spotify with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • amazing and useful

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

    i love my google mini. it does everything i want and is a great convenience for any office or home room

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Apple chick

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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 a great smart system for my older grandmother she lives it easy for her to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 10/10

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    For the price you pay, this little speaker packs quite the punch and works seemlessly with my other smart products.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Pretty awesome

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

    The mini device is perfect but i removed a star because 1. The alarm has only one tone 2. Google home cannot recognise songs playing on the tv. 3. It CANNOT wake you up to a song.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Ok I think

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

    Works well most of the time but it might be my internet connection even though it’s pretty good my google plus does not respond all of the time

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Very Entertaining

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

    I chose this to get with some rewards points. It’s a very entertaining gadget. I have enjoyed it so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect

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

    Works as advertised. I wish I would have gotten the home for visual effects but this little thing is great

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Hands free!!

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

    I love it,, hands free. Sets alarms for me,makes calls for me, and plays music and much more when my hands are busy.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Another very good product from Google

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

    I bought from BestBuy at ThanksGiving. I purchased for 20 $ with BB gift voucher. Thanks BB. The product is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Very helpful. Easy to set up and use.

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    This is very helpful because you can just ask Google what you need to know instead of having to jump on a computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works perfectly

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

    The Mini Google Home works perfectly for my apartment. I am able to place calls, and get all the information I need.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • What a great idea!

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

    I bought 3 of these for Christmas gifts and they were a big hit...… does many things and allot of fun too.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • For its size, its LOUD!

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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.

    Great product, its so convenient when connected to other capatible products such as Nest Thermostat!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great home assistant

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

    This is a great, affordable home assistant. It makes a great companion to the larger Google home device.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Better than expected

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    Enjoy this unit, I no longer have to grab my phone to adjust my home's temperature. "Hey google...thanks"

    I would recommend this to a friend
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