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Google Home Mini

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Pros

  • you can also string commands together in a single sentence
  • fits perfectly in your hands comfortably makes it better than the Echo Dot
  • smart speaker looks beautiful

Cons

  • smaller device has only one speaker built-in and facing upwards
  • it costs twice as much as the Mini
  • Home Mini you could only control media controls verbally or on your Home app

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Google Home Mini - Pros & Cons

Google Home Mini

Pros

  • you can also string commands together in a single sentence
  • fits perfectly in your hands comfortably makes it better than the Echo Dot
  • smart speaker looks beautiful
  • stronger sound and hands-free calling sound
  • Smart device control Smart home control is excellent
  • It looks and sounds much better
  • works pretty well for the most part
  • a high-quality display and a very good audio system
  • pleasant and helpful
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  • The microphone to pick up your voice is exceptionally good

Cons

  • smaller device has only one speaker built-in and facing upwards
  • it costs twice as much as the Mini
  • Home Mini you could only control media controls verbally or on your Home app
  • there is no A2DP connection or aux jack
  • it is unable to produce a total well rounded audio experience
  • it does lose some of the options you get with the Google Home
  • not everything will support this feature making it a little limiting
  • Home Mini suddenly started reacting to language coming out of the TV
  • you currently cannot use Amazon Prime services with Google Home
  • you cannot use the smart assistant function
  • music is a little imbalanced with strong highs and weak bass frequencies

Google Home Mini - Technical Overview

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173 g
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Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

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Google Home Mini - Full Specifications

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Sound
Low frequency24.0 Hz
Supported formats
  • FLAC
  • HE-AAC
  • LC-AAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • Vorbis
  • WAV
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Dimensions
Height1.65 in
Width3.86 in
Depth3.86 in
Weight6.1 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)yes
Streaming standardsGoogle Cast
Humidity resistantno
Memory card readerno
USB input portyes
Power bankno
Water resistantno
Built-in microphoneyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Carbon
  • Charcoal
  • Grey
Built-in displayyes
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecAAC
Bluetooth version4.1
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)0
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AirPlayno
DLNAno
NFCno
UPnPno
Line Out Outputno
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Power
Battery operatedno
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)no

Google Home Mini - Q&A (20)

  • 0
    Votes
    rosanna_blanda
    about 2 years ago
    Is Google Home Mini portable?
    silas.moore
    about 2 years ago
    No, Google Home Mini is designed to remain plugged-in. It does not have a battery.
    Helpful?
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    natividad.collier
    about 2 years ago
    Is Google Home Mini worth buying?
    kasha_langworth
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, it is worth it. The Google Home Mini is ideal for those who live deep within Google's ecosystem.
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    gabrielle
    about 2 years ago
    Does Google Home Mini have Bluetooth?
    dann.doyle
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, it's smart, you can also use a Google Home Mini as a Bluetooth speaker.
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    jacinto
    about 2 years ago
    Does Google Home Mini Have a Battery?
    leonardo_dv
    about 2 years ago
    No, The Google Home Mini does not have a battery and must be plugged into a power outlet.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    milford
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Google Home Mini Have an Aux Input?
    season
    about 2 years ago
    No, The Google Home Mini doesn't have an aux input.
    Helpful?
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    faustino
    about 2 years ago
    Can Google Home Mini Call 911?
    carmen_kozey
    about 2 years ago
    No, you can’t call 911 or other emergency services with Google Home Mini. You can only call your contacts.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    francoise
    about 2 years ago
    Can Google Home Mini play YouTube?
    toby.ledner
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Google Home Mini is a smart speaker that integrates with other Google services such as YouTube, Google Search, Google Maps and more.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    evan.johnston
    about 2 years ago
    Can I connect Google Home Mini to a Bluetooth speaker?
    coy
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, you can now connect Google Home Mini to a Bluetooth speaker.
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  • 0
    Votes
    philomena.armstrong
    about 2 years ago
    Can Google Home Mini send text messages?
    thomas
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, you can send text messages using the Google Assistant on your Google Home Mini.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    almeta
    about 2 years ago
    Is My Google Home Mini Always Listening to Me?
    elma
    about 2 years ago
    The Google Home Mini has a built-in microphone that's always listening for the wake word. But it won't record what you're saying or respond to your commands until you speak one of its preprogrammed wake words -- either "OK, Google" or "Hey, Google."
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  • 0
    Votes
    charley.west
    about 2 years ago
    Can I Use Google Home Mini without Wi-Fi Connection?
    carmine.grimes
    about 2 years ago
    To use your Google Home Mini's smart features, make sure you have a strong and secure Wi-Fi network.
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  • 0
    Votes
    rosanna_blanda
    about 2 years ago
    Does Google Home Mini have whisper mode?
    ester_littel
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Google Home Mini has whisper mode just as well as Alexa.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    alden
    about 2 years ago
    Can Google Home Mini control TV?
    ursula.becker
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, you can turn your TV on and off using Google Home Mini.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    franklyn_lowe
    about 2 years ago
    Can Google Home Mini and Alexa Work Together?
    natividad.collier
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Alexa and Google Home Mini are compatible with each other.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    kenia_trantow
    about 2 years ago
    Is the Google Home Mini Waterproof?
    francis_hoppe
    about 2 years ago
    Unfortunately, the Google Home Mini is not waterproof. So, you must not use it anywhere exposed to water or steam.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    terrence
    about 2 years ago
    Does Google Home Mini have a MAC Address?
    gertude_hegmann
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Google Home Mini has MAC address. You need to open the Google Home app to finding the MAC address for Google Home Mini.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    francoise
    about 2 years ago
    Does Google Home Mini Have to Be Plugged In?
    javier
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Google Home Mini must be plugged into a wall outlet in order to work. It does not have a battery.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    damian
    about 2 years ago
    Can Google Home Mini make phone calls?
    edgardo
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, you can use your Google Home Mini to make phone calls.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    miles.schmitt
    about 2 years ago
    Can I play music on Google Home Mini?
    pearl
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, you can play music from your mobile device or computer on your Google Home Mini using Bluetooth.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    merlin
    about 2 years ago
    Can Google Home Mini Connect To 5GHz Wi-Fi?
    lorenza.johnson
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Google Home Mini can connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi, if it isn't too far from your router.
    Helpful?
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Google Home Mini Google - Editorial Reviews (64)

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Google Home Mini Google Home Mini [6+ Month Review]: You should own this smart speaker
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Android Central
Published: 30.04.2018
Google Home Mini [6+ Month Review]: You should own this smart speaker
4.0

It's been about six months since Google launched the Home Mini, and whether you get it for free with a promotion or at the full $49 MSRP, it absolutely deserves a spot in your house.

Google Home Mini Google Home Mini Review
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Published: 10.10.2017
Google Home Mini Review

      It's been close to a year since Google's 1st entry into smart speakers w/ the Google Home.  A lot has happened since then as they have added tons of new abilities & features.  But so has its competition: the Amazon Echo family of products.  This all changed just recently.   Last week, Google unveiled new […]

Google Home Mini Google Home Mini smart speaker Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 12.10.2017
Google Home Mini smart speaker Review

Having seen so much success in such a short period, Google introduced a smaller, more "mini" edition of its popular smart speaker. Taking the recipe they established already with its offering last year, the Google Home Mini is prepping to widen Google's reach in the space with its hard-to-beat $49 price.

Google Home Mini Google Home Mini review: Google's dinky smart speaker
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Expert Reviews
Published: 20.09.2017
Google Home Mini review: Google's dinky smart speaker
4.0

Google's compact smart speaker is getting even smarter

Google Home Mini Google Home Mini review: A great alternative to the Amazon Echo Dot
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CNET
Published: 31.05.2018
Google Home Mini review: A great alternative to the Amazon Echo Dot
4.0

It no longer matters which one came first. The Google Home Mini is ready to take its place alongside the Dot as one of the best affordable smart speakers out there.

Google Home Mini Google Home Mini smart speaker review
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Good Gear Guide
Google Home Mini smart speaker review
4.0

Google Home Mini Google's Home Mini outsmarts but doesn't outperform Amazon's Echo Dot
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Digital Trends
Published: 16.09.2019
Google's Home Mini outsmarts but doesn't outperform Amazon's Echo Dot

The Google Home Mini is an AI assistant that’s far more capable than its small size would suggest. With Voice Match capabilities and smarter than the Echo Dot, you'll like this impressive little speaker. Here are some other things we like about the device, and a few things we don't like.

Google Home Mini Google Home Mini review: a brilliant little £50 voice assistant speaker
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the Guardian
Published: 26.10.2017
Google Home Mini review: a brilliant little £50 voice assistant speaker

Condensing everything that’s good about the bigger Google Home into a small pin-cushion-like speaker works great, but it won’t blow you away for music

Google Home Mini Google Home Mini review: Finally
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Android Police
Published: 05.10.2017
Google Home Mini review: Finally

Google Home Mini Google Home Mini review: a worthy rival to Amazon's Echo Dot
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WIRED UK
Published: 02.11.2017
Google Home Mini review: a worthy rival to Amazon's Echo Dot
3.5

The Mini Google device is a better looking Echo Dot but, like the Amazon product, suffers with sound quality

Google Home Mini Google Home Mini Review – Zit Seng's Blog
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Google Home Mini Review – Zit Seng's Blog
Google Home Mini Google Home Mini Review: The First Great Echo Dot Rival
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Tom's Guide
Published: 22.10.2019
Google Home Mini Review: The First Great Echo Dot Rival
4.0

The Google Home Mini looks and sounds better than Amazon's smallest Alexa speaker, but it’s not quite as versatile.

Google Home Mini Google Home and Mini: Review and Launch in Singapore
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Music Photo Life
Published: 18.04.2018
Google Home and Mini: Review and Launch in Singapore
4.0

Google Home and Home Mini are now available in Singapore. Using voice command, these speakers can play songs from Spotify, TuneIn radio stations, control home appliances, find answers on Google search, play listening games, crack jokes. Intelligent personal assistant best describes it.

Google Home Mini Google Home Mini review: a good-value voice assistant
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Business IT
Published: 09.03.2018
Google Home Mini review: a good-value voice assistant
2.5

Google’s $79 smart speaker is big on smarts but has one dumb flaw.

Google Home Mini Google Home Mini review: An affordable home assistant that needs work
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Neowin
Published: 30.10.2017
Google Home Mini review: An affordable home assistant that needs work
3.8

The Google Home Mini is the firm's most affordable smart speaker coming in at $49. After spending a few weeks with it, we can now give you an idea whether it's any good and if it's worth purchasing.

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