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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 6398 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Google

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

    These are always good to have. Easy to set up and easy to use.

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

    Good divice

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

    A+++++ excellent divice i recoment chrome cast google

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

    Humm, is it better?

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

    Easy setup, not sure if the microphone is better, and the processor seems slower than the first version. Hopefully this improves with updates.

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

    Perfect for smart home

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

    Perfect for the home, got a couple thru the house and everyone loves it.

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

    Works great

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

    Works really and really easy to set up on the app!.

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

    Love the little diamond!!!

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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.

    This is my repeat purchase, I love the product. Now, at black friday offer tempted me to repeat my purchase. This is a awesome stuff. So many features in such a tiny device. Good sound quality, nice looking, very responsive etc.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprisingly Great Sound & Smart Home Companion

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

    I've been a heavy user of Amazon Alexa products for the past several years, but I'm also deep into the Google and Nest ecosystem. So I ordered this new Google Nest Mini with an open mind, hoping it would be a decent companion for my Nest thermostats and Wemo smart plugs. Surprisingly, the switch to Google Assistant was quite seamless and I'm very impressed with the sound quality and versatility of this little hockey puck-sized device. PROS: - Incredibly simple setup, even for iPhone users. Just download the Google Home app, sign in with your Google account, and the app will walk you through the rest. - Small size, but substantial weight and build quality. Compared to my first generation Echo Dot, the Nest Mini appears to have much better craftsmanship and is made of very nice materials. The mesh fabric nicely blends in to home decor and doesn't look like a traditional speaker. There's even a built-in screw cutout on the back of the device for wall mounting. - The Nest Mini uses a proprietary power connector rather than microUSB or USB-C, but luckily the plug is compact and rounded, so it won't take up much space on your surge protector or wall outlet. - The sound quality of the Nest Mini blows the original Echo Dot out of the water. Bass is noticeably stronger and surprisingly deep for such a small device. Audio can get quite loud with very minimal distortion at higher volumes. - Voice detection is also excellent. Even with music playing at high volumes, the Nest Mini responds instantly to my voice. Google has supposedly added a machine learning chip to the Nest Mini which learns your voice and makes the Assistant faster over time. The responsiveness is absolutely noticeable, and the Assistant's answers are surprisingly detailed and useful. - The Google Assistant is compatible with an incredible amount of smart home devices and partners, including Wemo, Harmony, and obviously Nest devices. If you have Nest thermostats, camera, and a security system like I do, you will appreciate the seamless integration. You can also connect to almost every music service like Spotify, SiriusXM, and Pandora to stream music directly from the Nest Mini. CONS: - Other than the nice improvement to audio quality, there are really no major improvements to the Nest Mini compared to the original Google Home Mini. If you have a Home Mini, I see no reason to upgrade right now. - There is no 3.5 mm audio jack for connecting/streaming music to external speakers. OVERALL: This is the best compact smart speaker that I've used and it offers an incredible amount of value for its affordable price. If you use other Google products or services with any frequency, this is probably the speaker for you. The Nest Mini is a great-sounding compact speaker that is also stylish, durable, and incredibly versatile. Highly recommended!

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

    Google in any room at a good price

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

    Decent Speaker To access Google controls at any room, i use this one to have music playing in all rooms, not gonna blow your mind in terms of sound bit good for casually listening some music

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

    Google Nest 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 these little things. Sound quality and volume are great for budget device. Linkable throughtout the home with the app. Thumbs up.

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

    Great smart home assistant!

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

    Works with all the smart home gadgets I have, and knows the answer to almost any question I ask it.

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

    Worth every single cent

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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 nest mini 2nd gen is super convenient and responsive, it even send such information to my phone when i need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Wish I could give ZERO stars

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

    I have 2 of the first gen google homes. They works great but this is TERRIBLE! It won’t stay connected to Bluetooth on my iPhone! It will disconnect after a few minutes. Searched online and it’s a problem google has been aware of for years! Don’t see why they still sell these when they KNOW there’s an issue they can’t fix! Returning it soon as Best Buy opens! Getting the Echo Dot instead!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi Shaya, we appreciate your feedback on Nest Mini. We're sorry to hear about the Bluetooth connectivity issues you are experiencing with your iPhone. If you haven't tried yet, here are some recommended steps you can try out to isolate the issue:
      - Try pairing your Nest Mini with other mobile or tablet devices to see if you can recreate the issue.
      - Check for possible nearby interference sources like other Bluetooth devices, high voltage appliances, or devices connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. If possible, place both devices in the same room.
      - Clear all paired Bluetooth devices with the voice command: “Hey Google, clear all Bluetooth devices.”

      If none of the steps we provided above seem to be helpful, then we recommend contacting our support team and we'll do our best to help you with your concern. Our support team would be happy to assist your further here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Nice Upgrade from Google Home Mini

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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 New Google Nest Mini has a few little upgrades compared to the Google Home Mini. And the New colors are also a nice addition for customization.

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

    Great speaker.

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

    This is a great gift choice with an incredible price.

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

    Good

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

    It was really good. Did have some shipping hiccups.

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

    Hey Google

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

    Nice but every time the google commercial comes on it tries to answer it!! Lol

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi there RebeccaS, we appreciate your feedback on Nest Mini and we’re glad that you find it nice. We’re sorry to hear that it comes on every time there is a Google commercial.

      Google Assistant might not activate when you say “Hey Google” or “Ok Google,” particularly in a noisy environment. It might also activate even if you don't say “Hey Google” or “Ok Google” when it detects something that sounds similar. Retraining your Nest speaker, to better recognize your voice, and adjusting the Hotword sensitivity may be helpful with the issue. You may follow the steps on these help articles:
      - Check which devices are using Voice Match: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7588195
      - Adjust how sensitive Google Assistant is to “Hey Google: https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/9712065

      Or if you’d like, you may contact us anytime at the following link for further investigation and assistance: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worth Buying

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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 really good item. I liked it I am planning to gift this item for my cousin.

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

    Mini for me

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

    Always luv having google in my home... Everyone shud hav a mini too!!!

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

    Must Have

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

    I just love love love my mini Google Speaker......

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Sound In A Small Package

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

    I'll confess in that I was not expecting the Google Nest Mini to be any different from the Google Home Mini I had been using. Wow, was I ever wrong! First off the sound quality from the Nest Mini is a huge improvement over my older Home Mini. Lightyears better. It's not up to premium quality speaker brands such as Bose but for something this small to have such full, rich sound is amazing in my book. If you've used a Google Home (or Home Mini) then you know the basics here. It uses the Google Assistant to answer questions, control smart home items such as lights, and also play music, pod casts and audio books. One thing i like about the Nest Mini is the built in hole on the back in case you wanted to mount it on a wall. Another bonus is easier to use pause/playback and volume controls on the top. I posted three pictures with my old Google Mini side by side with the Nest Mini. They are the same size with the Nest feeling ever so slightly heavier. Another change is the ditching of charging via Micro-USB. Again, the biggest improvement for me in this is the outstanding sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend