Google Home Mini (Chalk) with Outdoor Camera

Nice little entry into the world of smart speakers

Google Home/Mini/Max Smart Speakers Initial Setup and Performance: The Google Home was the last module received and was just as easy to set up. A quick check with the Google Home app found that the Home was waiting for connection. The controls integrated into the top are more versatile and responsive than those found in the Home Mini or Home Max, with the pause and volume functions on the top that worked well. Voice commands on the Home worked well, although there was often some confusi...

Great Little smart can

Google Home Mini Included: Google Home Mini AC power adapter Needed WiFi network Electrical outlet Android or iOS device with Blue tooth enabled Google Home A google account The Mini is powered by the Google Assistant. You can ask it question, set alarms and reminders, get news, traffic info, make calls to your contacts list, use it as an intercom with two or more Google Home units, play back music and connect to Bluetooth speakers all by speaking commands to the Mini. The ha...

A Very Good Smart Home & Search Device

As part of my fairly complete suite of Google Home devices, the Home Mini serves quite well, in my opinion, for several personal assistant-like and smart home functions. That is, sound reproduction is still not up to its major competitor's ability. I also find trying to link several [Google] Home devices to replay or stream the same input is cumbersome, at best. On the other hand, would be easier to link to my personal music library, when loaded to Google Drive, a major obstacle now with the com...

A GOOD BASIC START TO THE SMART HOME.

BACKGROUND: I had been researching the smart home devices and systems but was unsure which company to use. The opportunity to evaluate the Google Home Mini was too good to pass up. By the time is was over we had seven (7) different devices. FIT AND FINISH: I received the Home Mini Chalk color, an off-white, which is unobtrusive. The mini is just a few inches across INSTALLATION: Take the unit out of the box, download the Google Home app, plug in the power, and follow the instructions in the a...

Great To Turn On Christmas Lights & Village

I bought 5 of these kits when they were on sale for $19.99. The first plug set up to turn on the Christmas Tree in family and was so easy to set up without any problems. The second one was set up to turn on Christmas tree in formal living room and the third one was set up to turn on the lights in the Christmas village. I had problems with both of these two they did not seem to want to connect with my google nest. I removed it and set it up three different times with the same issue. It would n...

Nice combination to get started or to grow with

I have several Google Nest Mini's already and many smart plugs and smart switches from different vendors. I liked the price of this combination but I wasn't sure I wanted to add another vendor app on my phone. The nice thing about this plug is it doesn't need an app. Everything can be set up with the Google Home app. Getting the plug to connect was easy and the plug quickly connected to my Ubiquity WiFi network. I have several access points all sharing the same WiFi network name for 5GHz and 2....

Great things in a small package

It’s like having Albert Einstein sitting in my house just waiting to answer any question I could throw at him. This thing is a genius. It can track my appointments, tell me the news or tell me the weather, give me directions to the grocery store or order me a pizza. It can even help with homework and do math calculations. The mini has the same functionality as the Google Home but in a sleeker and compact design. The smaller design allows it to easily blend into any décor without being noticeable...

Google Home Mini Review - Thumbs Up

Mini Chalk: This is the standard Mini version of the Google Home device. The Mini works well as a speaker and home device. It provides weather, trivia, music, and compares well with all smart home devices. Google is easy to trust with their line of technology products. We have two minis, a Home, and a Home Max in the house. This can be confusing if you're trying to play music as you typically set one device as the primary music speaker. If you're in the bedroom and ask to play music, it will...

A great little companion

The Mini is strikingly small with a neutral, somewhat boring look, but that’s okay if you plan on putting these all over the home. The Mini’s size is perfect for getting out of the way and blending into the living room or kitchen, while still packing a decent speaker and touch controls for accessing volume. It’s also very appreciated that there’s a dedicated hardware switch to turn off the microphone, whether you just want a little privacy, or a friend doesn’t feel too comfortable house sitting ...

Affordable Option for your Google Network

I am making a switch to the Google Home service and this was a nice add-on device. I have used the Amazon Echo Dot and have made a few comparisons herein. PROS: At a high level the Home Mini does everything that the Home Hub and and the Home Max deliver with Google Assistant. Sounds better than the Echo Dot (comparatively better range, richer sound). I like the appearance with the fabric cover and color options available. The Home Mini is a very affordable entry smart home hub that can integ...