Name: Home
Brand: Google
SKU: 119272
Rating: 3.9 (60 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries

Home suffers from not having a screen
marquee smart speaker still
my phone wakes up and Assistant appears

Bluetooth: yes
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes

Google Home - Pros & Cons

new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
The integration with Netflix is much better
integrating multiple calendars
it works well enough
Routines are fully customizable
slick
clean look
smart speaker field is now loaded with great options
the Home performs admirably
superior bass and audiophile-worthy sound quality
Home's design is excellent
The feature works well for the most part
minimalist
thoughtful
and warm
stronger conversational queries are great
the Home is a decent speaker
the Google Home still works well
Nest variant looks better
sounds better
and performs faster
it looks quite premium and is very compact
Sound quality is significantly better with the Nest Audio
smart speaker supremacy is well and truly on
grey fabric casing provides a neutral and modern look
as strong bass and in-house learning chip give it
stronger performance
faster Assistant responses and softer exterior
camera privacy switch
and imagine others will
cute
fabric-swathed handle and lightweight design
excellent third-party speakers that support Google Assistant
Setup is very straightforward
performance aligns perfectly with competitors in its price range
Google Assistant is very good at answering Internet queries
richer
more well-rounded sound
compatibility makes it easier to automate your home with Alexa
powerful feature is ideal for smart homes with tons of sensors
commands were easy and intuitive to give
much fuller
clearer sound that is more pleasant to listen to at higher volumes
functionality works well
plenty decent
Sound is decent enough
voice recognition is excellent and the AI is plenty smart
overall tonal balance at nominal
soft
and quiet volumes Midrange frequencies
the overall timbre performance remains very good
system s voice recognition is solid
it s a solid offering
perceived distance of the sound field is very realistic
Google Assistant app is much more robust than Alexa
the speaker ships with a free 12-month plan
overall sound rendering is consistent regardless of the listening level
Maximum volume is very good
It s responsive and works well
tonal balance remains impressively consistent
it also performs well at soft volumes
global tonal balance is preserved
Dynamics are impressively well preserved at soft and quiet volumes
Excellent far-field performance
The fabric is thin enough for the lights to show through clearly and also feels nice to the touch
nice minimal design
good sound
and best of all
both speakers are great for voice assistant support
you can adjust its bass and treble levels
it has built-in Google Assistant and performs very well
a fairly discreet style and should fit well into most decor
is better-built and it has a better soundstage performance
Google has better controls and has an excellent performing Google Assistant built-in
sound profile is well-balanced
It has a balanced mid-range that can reproduce voices clearly and accurately
wireless range is quite good as well

Home suffers from not having a screen
marquee smart speaker still
my phone wakes up and Assistant appears
use Home to buy movie tickets or search for pictures
It takes 18 minutes to bike to One World Trade Center
not everyone uses all Google everything
find info on location
the flat cable snaking out the backside
It s not a knock-off
Toy trends change every year
limited to Google's own Assistant-powered devices
Google Home has little to do with the Home itself
Bass reproduction becomes distorted as volume output increases
requires a constant power source via its power chord
The Google Home also lacks certain basic capabilities at the moment
service does not include all providers or all products available in the market
audio is notably worse than that of the Google Home Mini
Physical controls are limited to just a single switch
no different to living in an Apple or Amazon world
Wallet Pty Ltd is not a bank and does not offer banking services
an expensive device
no bracket or fixing included in the box
an ability Google Home lacks
hasn't quite caught up yet overall
music from your phone to the speaker
The Google Home doesn't work as a standard Bluetooth speaker
the Home doesn't connect to some other Google services
not currently using this tech
it distorted at high volume and vocals in particular sounded muffled
the Home cannot be used to book cabs or make hotel and flight reservations
it lacks a screen
It lacks a lot of local content at the moment
Currently unavailable
offer a similar program
can t afford its high monthly fees
very much information about how these platforms leverage their smartphone apps
lack of integration into Google's own services is a huge issue
Nest Audio feels slower to respond than Amazon s Echo speakers
touch controls feel less precise
Nest Audio s shape is hard to describe without accidentally sounding pejorative
Google Home may not be perfect
slowness is certainly noticeable
lacks the thump of a larger speaker
Google Home speakers have been experiencing issues with Bluetooth connectivity
do not display and update
not limited to Google or Nest)
Google Home is unable to do
do not support multiple cameras in one or multiple structures
Visual Data is strictly limited to the display of such data through your product
do not provide users with clear error messaging
requires a new line of questioning each time
high-end extension is generally lacking
of Google Home which sounds a bit mechanical
price tag will be pretty hard for many to stomach
devices are about locking users into a particular ecosystem
the lows are pretty intense
The Home Max is very much not a portable speaker
but could also be a bit problematic
high-end is slightly lacking
strangely half-baked in others
Google Assistant on a phone would show a web search
there is no screen attached to Home
the sound field wideness is disappointing
punch is slightly lacking
it has a mediocre soundstage
volumes the microphones on the speaker have a hard time picking up voices
Amazon has fewer compression artifacts at max volume
soundstage isn't perceived as very large or directional
it also lacks a bit of detail in the upper treble
the directivity is quite poor
No the Google Home Max isn t spying on you
the speaker had trouble picking up the hotword
the Google Home Max is just one block of plastic
only comes with one cable and that s the power supply

Google Home - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Weight	480.81 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g

Google - Video Reviews (9)

Google Home Review 2020: Everything You Need To Know

Google Home Smart Speaker Review 🔈 Smartest Speaker You Can Buy?

Google Home - Full Specifications

Supported formats	FLAC MP3 WAV OGG Vorbis

Height	5.62 in
Width	3.8 in
Depth	3.8 in
Weight	16.96 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Radio receiver	no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	yes
Streaming standards	Google Cast

Colour of product	Black Brown Grey Orange Purple Silver Wenge White
Built-in display	yes

USB	yes
USB version	2.0
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth codec	AAC
Bluetooth version	4.1
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)	0
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes

Battery operated	no
USB powered	no
Electric (not USB)	yes

Google Home - Q&A (23)

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lesley.hodkiewicz
over 2 years ago
Is Google Home speaker being discontinued?
ernie
about 2 years ago
The Google Home speaker has been discontinued. Last year, Google officially discontinued the original Google Home.
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katina.steuber
over 2 years ago
Is the Google Home app free?
timmy_macejkovic
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Google Home app is entirely free to download and use. It gives you full access to your Google Home smart speakers, so you can set them up and control them.
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rico_rolfson
about 2 years ago
Is Google Home safe?
keeley
about 2 years ago
Yes, your data is private and secure when you use Google Home. But hackers can hack of your Wi-Fi router to gain access to Google Home.
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everette
about 2 years ago
Can Google Home play white noise?
margorie
about 2 years ago
Yes, Google Home can play a variety of ambient sounds, including rain, a fireplace, the ocean, and white noise.
Helpful?
0
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kandice.mann
about 2 years ago
Does Google home use 2.4 or 5?
consuelo_koch
about 2 years ago
Your Nest devices automatically choose the best Wi-Fi band. They use the same name for both the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. Both radio bands are active simultaneously.
Helpful?
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rudolf
over 2 years ago
What is the difference between Google Home and Alexa?
terrence
about 2 years ago
Google Home is a voice-activated speaker powered by Google Assistant, while Alexa is the virtual assistant behind Amazon’s Echo smart speaker.
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bradly.fritsch
about 2 years ago
Does Ring work with Google Home?
carylon_prosacco
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can connect your Ring to the Google Home. With the Ring Assistant App, you can access your device with your voice.
Helpful?
0
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madge_mcdermott
about 2 years ago
Can Google Home track my packages?
spencer_crona
about 2 years ago
Google is able to track your packages by using your phone, but Google Home isn't yet able to tell you when your package is going to be delivered.
Helpful?
0
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damien.barrows
about 2 years ago
Is Google Home better than Alexa?
eda.keebler
about 2 years ago
Though Amazon's Alexa and Google Home are both excellent smart home platforms. But Google Home is generally more intelligent than Alexa.
Helpful?
0
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raphael
over 2 years ago
Can Google Home and Alexa Work Together?
sheree.leuschke
about 2 years ago
Yes. You can use Alexa and Google Home devices under the same roof. The most straightforward way to connect these devices is to have them all under the same command center. This way, you can control a string of voice commands that will benefit most from each device.
Helpful?
0
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nathanael.schroeder
over 2 years ago
Does Google Home Need to Be Plugged in?
cedric_waters
about 2 years ago
Google Home does not have a battery. The device must be plugged into a wall outlet at all times in order to work.
Helpful?
0
Votes
denver.osinski
over 2 years ago
Is My Google Home Spying On Me?
maximo
about 2 years ago
No, Google Home devices don't spy on you. It does not record conversations without your permission. If you are concerned about privacy, you can change your settings to ensure that Google Home does not listen in on your conversations.
Helpful?
0
Votes
charley.west
about 2 years ago
Does Google Home have Bluetooth?
javier
about 2 years ago
Yes, Google Home has Bluetooth capability, which allow your phone or laptop to transfer file.
Helpful?
0
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ambrose.runolfsson
over 2 years ago
Can Google Home Call 911?
harley.stamm
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can use the Google Home app to contact a nearby emergency call center even when you’re away from Home.
Helpful?
0
Votes
emmitt.kautzer
over 2 years ago
Is Google Home always listening to me?
katherina
about 2 years ago
Yes, your Google Home is always listening, but you can easily stop it by pressing the button on the back.
Helpful?
0
Votes
yolando
over 2 years ago
Does Google Home need Wi-Fi connection?
violet_vonrueden
about 2 years ago
Yes, you'll need Wi-Fi to set up your Google Home. To successfully automate your home, most smart appliances require the internet.
Helpful?
0
Votes
angelo
about 2 years ago
Is Google Home listening to my conversations?
anika.nitzsche
about 2 years ago
Yes, Your Google Home is always listening your conversations.
Helpful?
0
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leo.leannon
over 2 years ago
Is Google Home the same as Google Nest?
mia.adams
about 2 years ago
The Google Home devices are now called Nest devices, bringing all of Google's smart home products—thermostats, security cameras, and smart speakers—under Nest brand.
Helpful?
0
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silas.miller
over 2 years ago
How do I play Spotify on Google Home?
shaquita.mante
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can connect Spotify with your Google Home, allowing you to control music with voice commands and play the streaming service through Google smart speakers.
Helpful?
0
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daron.upton
over 2 years ago
Does a Google Home have its own WIFI?
von_reynolds
about 2 years ago
No, Google Home does not have an Ethernet connection, so it will require a Wi-Fi connection to work.
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jude.wolf
over 2 years ago
Can Google Home play YouTube?
sammy_stehr
about 2 years ago
Yes, Google Home can play YouTube video. As your phone and your Google Home are connected to open your YouTube app and begin playing a favorite playlist.
Helpful?
0
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grover_feest
about 2 years ago
Can I connect my Google Home to iPhone?
hildred
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can use Google Home on your iPhone! You need to download the Google Home app so that you can connect it with your Google Home.
Helpful?
0
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eduardo.hand
about 2 years ago
Can Google Home turn on TV?
orville
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can use your Google Home speaker or display to turn your TV on and off.
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Google Home Google - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.7

Based on 18 reviews

Google Home Google Home review: the smart speaker that answers almost any question

the Guardian

Published: 10.05.2017

Google Home review: the smart speaker that answers almost any question

Sleek, intelligent and attractive, new Google voice-controlled device can play music, control other connected objects and give you a personalised briefing on your day

Google Home A great smart speaker that's its own worst enemy

CNET

Published: 02.11.2018

A great smart speaker that's its own worst enemy

It's a well-balanced smart speaker with tons of features. But if you have a specific need, there's likely a better smart speaker for you.

Google Home Google Home review: Good but outdated

Android Authority

Published: 05.10.2020

Google Home review: Good but outdated

Google Home is Google's first major foray into your home and comes with Google Assistant in tow. Let's see how it holds up!

whathifi

Published: 04.12.2019

Google Home review

3.0

Google enters the voice-controlled assistant world, but has some catching up to do

ProductReview.com.au

Google Home

Google Home (Speaker): 3.2 out of 5 stars from 107 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

PCMAG

Published: 25.04.2017

Google Home Review

3.5

The Google Home is a great-looking speaker with a voice assistant that's catching up to Amazon's Alexa, although it hasn't quite gotten there yet.

Google Home Google Nest Audio review: the sweet spot

The Verge

Published: 05.10.2020

Google Nest Audio review: the sweet spot

3.8

The Nest Audio balances price and performance well

WIRED

Published: 03.11.2016

Google Home Review

3.5

Home is where the heart is, or at least where the Google Assistant is.

Google Home Google Nest Mini review: small in size, big on features

Published: 23.11.2020

Google Nest Mini review: small in size, big on features

Google's compact smart speaker is cleverer and more connected than ever

TechCrunch

Published: 22.12.2017

Google Home Max review

The Max sounds good. But is it $399 good? On the whole, it’s a solid offering. It isn’t a flashy speaker from a design perspective, but the audio is loud and clear, and the bass bumps like a mofo.