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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 6401 reviews

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Customers are positive about the Nest Mini (2nd Generation) with Google Assistant, frequently praising its sound quality, ease of use, and compact size. Many also appreciate its affordability and the seamless integration with Google Assistant and other smart home devices. However, some customers reported issues with connectivity. A few mentioned that the bass could be improved.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great to have in your home

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

    Great to have in your home. Easy to use and very handy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    EXCELLENT DEVICE

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

    fun little device, our kids love its and so easy to hook up, colors are great also

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Google is cutting back!

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

    I love the Nest series! I have a thermostat, protects, and other various sensors, but this assistant is lacking when you compare it to the Echo Dot (Alexa). You cannot you voice prompts to connect to other services like Alarm.com or other services that do not have their own app. Google used to let you but stopped doing so a few months ago. It's also a bit slow and many times never replies back to you. It's kinda lame.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi Dazmern, We're sorry to hear that your experience with your Google Nest Mini has been unsatisfactory. We value your feedback and appreciate your assessment and your concerns about the limitations of voice prompts and response times compared to the Echo Dot.

      We are continuously working on improving the capabilities of Google Assistant, and we understand the importance of seamless integration with third-party services. While we have made progress in expanding compatibility. We are actively exploring ways to enhance voice prompt integration with a wider range of services, including Alarm.com and others.

      To better understand the challenges you're facing with the device's performance, you can reach out to our dedicated team of specialists on our Google Help page for immediate support here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Google Nest

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

    Got this for my daughter and it works well. The sound quality is good for such a small speaker

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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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.

    The google mini smart speaker is so easy to use once you complete the setup with apps that work with the mini google!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding quality speaker!

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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 several of these Next Mini 2 Generation speakers and LOVE them. They are far superior than Gen 1.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nest Mini (2nd Generation) with Google Assistant -

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

    the 2nd gen is definitely much better sounding assistant compared to the 1st.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Improved sound quality

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

    I also own the first gen Google home mini and I'm glad with what this second gen bring to the table, mostly improved sound quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can never have too many

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

    Great to have in many rooms of a big house. So many different ways that you can use them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dot

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

    Simple and easy to set up. Google dot has good sound and functions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Mini

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

    Must have product. It is helpful for a doorbell, music, podcast. Small to place anywhere

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for an individual room

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

    Love the ease of connecting other devices. This is perfect for the baby’s room for white noise and nursery songs!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Google

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    Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - Nintendo Switch Good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Meh... Just okay, yanno?

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

    This device is just okay. It's a nice addition to a beginner for having a smart home. It does NOT announce visitors who ring your doorbell with Ring. It does give some nice detail that the Alexa device does no // such as humidity on really hot days, and weather alerts. Kind of inconvenient if you have a ring system, wish there was a less speech option like there is on the Alexa device. Would recommend the Amazon hockey Puck versus this, any day, but still a great addition to any home, if you need basic features.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi Empathy, thanks for sharing your insights with us. We are sorry to hear that Nest Mini didn’t meet your expectations.

      We value your feedback, as we’re always working to improve our products and services. If you need assistance with your Nest Mini, you’re more than welcome to contact our support team anytime. You can reach out to us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Google assistant

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

    Added as addition for the bathroom to listen to music while I shower

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the Google mini

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

    Love this had one before love it it’s convenient and easy to use! User friendly is a must

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Useful

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

    Great device, convenient and useful for so many tasks. Listen news, weather forecast, music, etc. great sound and accurate!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to operate

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

    Not to bad to match up with my other on and my phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bought As A Gift To Replace Alexa

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

    Mom's Echo Dot Wasn't Working So I Bought This As A Stop Gap. She Loves The Sound And Yhe YouTube Music I Got Included With The Device. However Ive Yet To Setup Her Voice Lighting. Its Not As Plug And Play Friendly As The Echo Dot. Sounds Great But Doesn't Seem To Work With The Devices That Are Certified To Work With It. Which Is Surprising Considering They Are Fron 3 Different Manufacturers. So Not That Great At Using Vouce Activated Lighting

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi Leoric, thanks for sharing the issue with our support team. We´re sorry to hear that you had a difficult time setting up your mom´s voice lighting, and that it doesn't seem to work with some of your smart devices.

      We recommend checking on some help topics that may be helpful with the issue:
      - If you have other family members in your home using the Nest Mini, setting up your Voice Match will help improve voice recognition and identify different accounts for your device. Here are some steps you can follow to enable this feature: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7342711
      - Connect smart home devices in the Google Home app: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9159862


      If you´re willing to try, we'd like to take a closer look at your Nest Mini and understand what may be causing it. This will give us a better idea on how we can help you best. You can always reach out to our team, and we'd be more than happy to help you here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Google Dot

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

    The google dot works very well and is very easy to set up. I would buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend