Testseek.com have collected 198 expert reviews of the Google Home Mini smart speaker and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Home Mini smart speaker.
October 2017
(79%)
198 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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983 Reviews
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The editors liked
Broadcast ability so I can let people know something without having to come downstairs
Different room
Etc. This works well in conjunction with a babyroom camera to broadcast “google want you to get some sleep”
4yo is capable of playing that one Taylor
Nice design
Stable build
Very flexible and reliable voice recognition
Non-slip stand
A lot of configuration options
Fast response to commands
Also compatible with iOS
Inexpensive
Pretty design
Google Assistant is more sophisticated than Amazon's Alexa
Low price makes it easy to deploy in multiples
Excellent design that looks great in any room
2.5-inch circular screen is bright
Crisp
And doubles as a clock
Camera can be completely disabled
ZigBee smart home hub onboard
Large
Vibrant
Higher-resolution display
Vastly improved user interface
Great sound in a compact package
Powerful voice-recognition capabilties
Fantastic Alexa integration
Wit
Cheap way to try Google's voice features
Discreet
Cute design
Google keeps adding features
Good sound quality for voice responses
Attractive design
Impulse purchase pricing
Great audio quality for size
Can control Android TVs and Chromecast
Killer price at $49
Compact size doesn't take much room
Simple design allows it to blend in seamlessly
Same diverse Google Assistant functions as Google Home
Increased support for home control devices
Extremely affordable
Does everything the bigger Google Home can do
Manages many popular smarthome devices
Speaker sounds pretty decent for its tiny size
The editors didn't like
Touch controls are not as responsive as the Google Home (or I'm hitting them wrong)
Cord is a bit short as I kind of want this on a wall
Audio quality while OK is not at the level the normal Home speaker even scaled back for size I hoped for a little be
No Skills or API
Concerns regarding data protection
No audio out
Lousy for music reproduction
Compared to Amazon's Echos
Google Home devices aren't as broadly compatible with third-party products
Can be paired only with Google Cast-enabled devices
Hefty cord somewhat limits where it can be placed
Videos are truncated in full-screen mode
No Z-Wave support
Not the best smart speaker for music
The power plug can be a little tricky to hide
Lack of visual search can be frustrating
Plays catch-up t
You can't use voice commands to stream music from your own local server
You can use voice commands with only a handful of the 80+ streaming services Sonos suppor
Audio quality is poor
No Bluetooth A2DP or 3.5mm output
Echo Dot can still be found cheaper
Fabric may not last long
Limited audio output options
Fewer smart home tricks than Amazon's Alexa
Hard to see status lights from across room
Doesn't work with as many smart-home devices as Alexa
Can't pair with Bluetooth speakers and no line-out
Underwhelming audio performance
Touch surface isn't as responsive
Microphones aren't very good for voice calling
Doesn't have as much third-party support as Amazon's Alexa
Somehow still doesn't support professional Google accounts
Published: 2017-10-13, Author: Erik , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: It's almost unfair that most of the world met our voice-controlled future in the form of an Amazon Echo. Sure, the gadget works, but damn is it ugly. The Google Home was better but still sort of silly-looking. That's why the sleek, minimalist Google Home...
The Google Home Mini is a stylish-looking speaker with surprisingly strong sound quality. The Google Assistant is a capable Alexa competitor, especially thanks to its ability to search out detailed answers to a wide variety of questions
There isn't much the Home Mini does that Alexa can't do, too. It also lacks a line out jack, and requires Chromecast Audio in order to connect with at external speaker setup
The Google Home Mini is a great device, and a no-brainer for existing Google Home users -- but it isn't the Echo Dot-killer Google probably needs it to be...
Published: 2019-06-03, Author: David , review by: T3.com
Compact and cute design, Google Assistant is excellent, Works with many apps and devices
Audio quality is limited, Very Google-centric
The official retail price of the Google Home Mini is £49 – that's a decent price already but you can often find it on the web for cheaper than that, and at the time of writing it's down to £29 on the official Google Store. We've also seen plenty of offers...
Attractive design, Google Assistant delivers good responses to questions, Growing support for third-party devices, Great companion to Home Hub
Fabric won't clean easily, No audio output, Sound quality isn't great (but then it's not designed as a speaker for music, Really)
There's nothing especially remarkable about Google Home Mini, except a couple of things: it does everything the bigger Home product does, but is much, much smaller. It is also cheaper and it is a brilliant companion device to the Google Home Hub.Home Mini...
Abstract: The reasons for that are twofold: first, Amazon was fastest out the blocks. Although the Echo may feel relatively new in the UK, it has been a feature of futuristic American homes since 2014. Second, Amazon twigged early on that buyers might not feel...
So on paper, it's 3-2 to the Google Home Mini, and yet my personal pick is the Amazon Echo Dot. Why? Because of the loopy decision by Google not to include a 3.5mm line-out connector on the Home Mini, you're stuck with really ropey sound. You may not care...
Published: 2018-05-31, Author: Ry , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Google Home Mini puts all of the smarts of Google Assistant into a small and affordable package. The Mini sounds surprisingly good for its size and features a colorful design that can blend into your home's decor
The Mini's touch controls aren't intuitive, it doesn't have a line-out jack like the Amazon Echo Dot, and the built-in Google Assistant still doesn't have quite as many features as the Dot's built-in assistant, Alexa
The Google Home Mini stands tall as one of the best affordable smart speakers out there, along with the Amazon Echo Dot, but it doesn't do enough to supplant the Dot at the top of the list...
Abstract: Unlike Bluetooth or wireless speakers that need to be controlled via a smartphone or tablet, a smart speaker is a far more versatile choice. Whether you're lying on the sofa or cooking in the kitchen, you're in control: you can pause and play your music...
Abstract: Smart speakers haven't quite hit the mainstream, but it's clear that Apple, Google and even Apple are betting that they will. They're the kind of gadget that you don't know you need until you try it out. People often ask why they're better than having Si...
