Google Home Mini Smart Speaker - Reviews
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8.8.2018
This isn't the full list, but gives you some idea of my main likes/dislikes.Pros:-Very nice little speaker for the price, smart or not.-Google Assistant is very entertaining, better imo than Alexa and the like.-Stylish, fits in pretty much anywhere.-Future support should be excellent as Google are inherently run by software developers. This was a big factor in my decision to buy over Alexa, where Amazon has presumably outsourced the programming to a third party company-Versus Alexa, Google can answer many more questions (I have an echo dot). Alexa struggles to answer even basic questions for me at this time.-Integration into the Android ecosystem is flawless and clean,
30.8.2018
It was a choice between this and the other well known one and I chose this because of the speaker sound quality which I must say is pretty good considering its size. Nice even bass and clear treble. It also goes very loud but I find the clarity distorts slightly if I do that but it's loud enough anyway even if not on full. You tap the sides to raise/lower the volume. A long press on the side can pause/stop playback. You can also tell the AI to lower the volume by xx% or pause playback etc.The AI (Google Assistant) is still learning and like all similar smart speakers it will take a while for you it to learn how to respond more accurately and what you can say to it to get a more accurate response.
16.5.2019
This is truly a beautifully made item and very versatile. I can use it alone or voice activate my chrome cast and chrome cast audio. It is really fun to use and even can connect to a Bluetooth speaker and broadcast to both that and a chrome cast outing the audio through the Bluetooth to a speaker (if you are unlucky enough to have a tv with no audio jacks (SPDIF or headphones).It’s sound quality is not too bad considering that it’s just a mono speaker built in. It also connects to your smartphone and works well as a speakerphone; being able to access your phone contacts and phone spoken numbers.I have an Alexa but this thing beats it hands down in my opinion.
9.8.2018
I bought the Google home mini after buying some Wi-Fi plugs and finding out they don't work with Google assistant on their own.My plan was to just dip my toe into the world of home automation, but the Google home has made it an absolute breeze. So much so, that I've found myself looking for new "toys" so that I can use it more! I've ordered another mini for the bedroom, smart bulbs and a security camera so that Google can look after the house when I'm not there.I'd say the Google home mini is great for anyone looking for a starting point, or even just someone to take down notes when you have your hands full. My 4 year old is still a little dubious of the "blob that talks" but if it means I can switch her lamp off without waking her up every night,
16.1.2018
Very impressed with this little fella.Very clear when answering your questions and very quick in response.There is nothing wrong with the speaker as people suggest, its plenty loud enough to be heared across a large room, its meant to be the same amplification as a decent small radio and its big enough to play radio or spotify at a decent level. After reading and watching many tech reviews on the Home Mini its the best buy compared to others, as Google concentrate on developing there products they have, and not like Amazon who keep bringing out more&more gadgets that do the same thing. The Google Home Mini is efficiently more capable at understanding your commands and answering them.
21.3.2018
Still getting to grips with it. It was very easy to set up and get going.There is a lot it cannot answer but it does tell you "I don't have an answer but I am still learning".Sometimes It is not always easy to get it to wake up, but that could be because it has not recognised my voice or the tone of my voice. On the other hand it is situated very close to one of my tv speakers and a couple of times it has reacted to that.My friends who have seen it are initially very amused, then realise what it can do and the speed it does it at. I do believe that as a result of my unit they will be buying one for themselves.Overall I believe that in the future this type of thing will be as popular as the mobile phone or iPad type devices.
3.12.2017
I purchased this over an Echo Dot for two reasons; firstly I already have a number of Google devices in my home (Nest Cams and Thermostat and Google wifi) so wanted to go with another Google product knowing full well it will be smoothly compatible. Second reason is it's far more aesthetically pleasing that the Dot. It took only a few minutes to set up in the app, was pleased at how quickly it was up running. The voice commands are still in need of some tweaking by Google but I've already paired ours with our Philips Hue lighting and our Sony Bravia TV so we are able to turn on/off all of these using the Home Mini. Bear in mind for it to programme the TV I had to also purchase a Chromecast,
28.11.2019
We have converted our lamps from manual switches to smart switches using cheap sonoff WiFi switches inline with the power cords. We also had a chrome for our TV and it's great to call up your videos or setup up routines for example saying Hey Google, Good Night. Responds with "Good Night....., the weather for tomorrow will be....., your calendar entries for tomorrow are......., what time would you like your alarm?" Followed by turning all the living room lamps off. Just Brilliant! My little boy loves using it for his homework too by asking questions he gets the answers read back out to him on his requested topic. I plan on having one in each room and use it for automating lights,
26.10.2019
Google home mini is a great little product, not as good sounding as the bigger brother google home but is clear and loud enough to understand. Mix it with the likes of YouTube Premium and you have an endless music player or add some WiFi light switches and use voice commands to turn on and off lights. It can set alarm to wake you or reminders and with Google’s Nest you can control your heating via voice commands. Even Swann cctv and LG air conditioning can be controlled by voice commands through the google home mini. If you have a chromecast & Netflix you can use voice commands to start streaming Netflix to your tv and with voice recognition it will load your account not you family’s so you
18.5.2018
Its small and beautiful. And sounds big! Don't believe some reviews that claim it sounds poor. In the Home app settings there is now an equaliser where you can adjust the highs and bass, and I do the same in Google Play music adjusting the sound so its brilliant.-It has loads of fantastic games for kids - and adults alike!-it translates, reads news, reads your calendar-you can record messages when you out and Google mini reads them aloud to family!-you can save locations, like where you put your keys and it remembers where you left them-it tells jokes and riddles, flip coin, throw dice, has timer, counts to any number, calculates, gives exchange rates, weather-connects to Chromecastand still discovering more stuff.
14.8.2019
I have a number of Google mini's and Google Home's - great tech if you like this sought of stuff. I prefer Google to Alexa, as I find Amazon's user interface a bit monotone and less engaging. They are very easy and quick to set up. If you want more of a smart speaker with good sound then opt for the Google Home; great sound and bass although its not the loudest. I have a number of smart power outlets and Chromecast dongles - all work faultlessly with Google. Once you get started there are plenty of things you can control from your arm chair. You can also play games, listen to music (not Amazon music), listen to radio, set alarms/timers, ask joke of the day, news updates, ask all sorts of questions.
24.8.2018
Firstly I must stress that I'm a new user and as such have a lot to learn. I've been with Alexa for quite a long while now and am an avid fan. Google Mini is very well built and cosmetically very pleasing. Lack of controls is a little concerning but all defaults are exceptionally good. The sound quality is remarkable and has plenty of volume. The 'assistant' is excellent and the unit displays a very powerful data base. I am most impressed with the performance so far and it represents excellent value for money. Having some issues with Sonos speakers for example - can't get the unit to recognise them. Most probably user error! Wouldn't hesitate in recommending this unit.
25.4.2019
I have trialled both the Google mini and Alexa and Google comes out on top in my book for a number of reasons.We recently went "smart" at home with the Philips hue system. We were advised the hue works better with Google home rather than Alexa but decided to put them to the test ourselves.It was instantly apparent that Google home leaves Alexa standing!Not only was Google far more responsive to voice commands than Alexa but also has a superior sound quality when playing music or broadcasts.The sound quality from the Google mini is surprisingly good from such a small speaker; the larger Google home speaker does have a superior sound but for the size and the price the mini is an excellent
3.1.2019
Plus Points:This saves time getting out your mobile phone, tablet or computer for quick search results. Getting details of my day, by saying Good Morning is wonderful.I've not used it with smart lights but that's an extra benefit. The usage will increase with time.Improvements:Linking to Chromecast is wonderful. Would suggest Google link up YouTube playlists to the Home so it plays them straight to the Chromecast.One feature with Spotify if you are on a basic account, skipping song (forward or back) is not available. I don't need Spotify premium for all the family.Con:Voice Recognition is poor. It thinks my friends are me. More work needed on this part.
21.8.2019
A must have for all those who want to play music in multiple rooms but either don’t have the space for a full music playing device or simply prefer to select their music via the personal options that Google Home Mini gives. Small & compact yet still packed with a range of great services that enhance the experience of its owner - be it voice controlled volume, randomised musical selections to suit your mood or even a wake up alarm option! - if your looking for simplicity with style, unobtrusiveness with minimalism and volume from a small package then this is the unit for you.....