- good workmanship
- Multi-room operation across manufacturers
- accurate speech recognition
- Interpreter mode for 25 languages
- Very reasonable price
- Not very intuitive touch operation
The Google Home Mini is a compact smart speaker equipped with the virtual assistant Google Assistant. It offers a user-friendly way to access information, stream music, and control smart home devices. With its round design, the Home Mini seamlessly integrates into any environment and is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The wireless transmission technology allows for flexible placement in the room, while the touch controls provide easy management of volume and functions. The Home Mini is ideal for anyone looking to make their home smarter while valuing ease of use.
Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
Streaming media provider | Google Play Music, Spotify |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Item number | 33135588 |
Manufacturer | |
Category | Smart speakers |
Manufacturer no. | GA00210-UK |
Release date | 16/5/2023 |
Colour | Grey, White |
Exact colour description | Chalk |
Smart Home | Compatible |
Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
Streaming media provider | Google Play Music, Spotify |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Google fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Quickstart overview |
Length | 98 mm |
Width | 98 mm |
Height | 42 mm |
Weight | 173 g |
Length | 18 cm |
Width | 12 cm |
Height | 10 cm |
Weight | 320 g |
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Source: GalaxusSmart speakers on the rise In the form of intelligent speakers, voice assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri are conquering hearts and homes. They play music and news, answer questions about the weather or control the smart home. In addition to Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod and Google Home, third-party devices such as JBL, LG and Sonos are also represented...
Amazon has the Echo and Echo Dot, while the search engine giant has the Google Home and Home Mini. Google therefore also has a way up its sleeve to bring the smart assistant into every room without having to buy an expensive speaker. the purchase of an expensive speaker in every room...
Like the Echo Dot, the Google Home Mini is no bigger than an ashtray, and the sound is therefore mono and pappy. However, it is certainly suitable as a smart home assistant. However, due to the lack of a cable, it cannot be connected to a stereo system.
Like the larger model, the Google Home Mini speaker has the built-in "Google Assistant" and controls smart home components, answers knowledge questions or plays music on voice command. The voice recognition works reliably and is not disturbed by background noise. The Mini is covered with fabric available in various colours, through which translucent LEDs signal its status...
The hardware is similar, the sound rather lousy in both cases. The platforms behind them make the difference: Amazon is further ahead and offers many more services - for now! Google users are already pleased with the Home Mini's successful integration of Google services.