Google Nest Mini (2nd Generation) Smart Speaker - Charcoal

Great for people that struggle with smart phones, laptops and tablets

I bought this for my elderly mum, as she now struggles to use her iPad and iPhone. She loves using it to: set timers when cooking in the kitchen, reminders for doctors and hospital appointments, asking general 'google' questions, listening to the radio, getting weather and news updates, and also to speak to people upstairs (via a second nest mini), using the 'broadcast to...' function. Personally I think the Google nest Voice recognition is more reliable than the Amazon Echo Dot's. Music sound quality is good, but obviously with limited base response due to size, weight and design. Setup is very easy via your Google Home app on your smart phone, (although my elderly mum wouldn't have been able to cope with it). My mum liked being able to adjust the volume either by touching the sides of the nest, or via voice control.Read full review

Stick with Amazon

Had Alexa and loved her ❤️ but she wouldn’t announce a Nest Hello doorbell ring as not compatible. So bought a Nest Mini as it would.

Drops the setup every third day, says it’s not been set up at all and have to go through the motions of setting it up again in Google Home app. Also claims sometimes it isn’t connected to Wi-Fi when app says it is. Randomly turns itself off when playing radio.

I only bought it to stop the dogs being triggered to bark when the doorbell rang, so I thought would be a good idea to disable the doorbell chime and have a gentle announcement instead. Wish I hadn’t bothered!Read full review

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Great addition to our Google Home system

A few years ago we received a Google Home Hub as a gift and have found it very useful, adding various devices to the system. We have bought other Google Nest Mini speakers and wanted another for our living room. This fits in well with the room decor, works as we would expect it to and was an excellent price.Read full review

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Alexa V's Nest

I got a bargain with the Nest, it was a returned item, So yes good value.. There are significant difference's between the Google Nest & Alexa, (I've had both) if you have music account's (Amazon Music) then Alexa.. I only listen to free music & Ask for information & facts. Nest uses the internet, Alexa uses Wikipedia so Nest gets a tick. With Alexa you can change the "wake up word" Nest only has "OK Google & Hey Google, shame!, but Value & internet info wins it, So Nest was my final choice. Although there are many more comparisons to consider.
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Great little smart speaker that works really well but could do with having a rechargeable battery.

Great product and really useful. Speaker quality isn't too bad considering the small size so long as the volume isn't set too high. Really surprised at how well it understands voice commands and with the range of things it can do. Marked down 1 star because I think at the full recommended retail price of around £50 it should have a rechargeable battery to allow it to be portable. If you can get it on offer for around £30 or less it's good value for money. I personally wouldn't pay £50 for it.Read full review

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Google Mini - Brilliant!

Excellent value, easy to set up, easy to use, loads of options with Google Home. Arrived before due. Love it!

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Genuine Product

Always weary of these types of devices sold at a price below most major retailers on Ebay.

However, this is a genuine product, sealed Google packaging and UK plug!!

What more can I say - exactly as advertised. Blimey. Would recommend. Read full review

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A review without the hype

Replaced all my old google home speakers for these identical looking 2nd generation speakers. All I can positively say is that they have much more bass than the old ones. They haven't solved the problems with Bluetooth or voice recognition. I am still swearing at her. Other changes from the old google homes are not that significant to justify changing. The charger is no longer USB but the volume adjustment has been made is easier to locate and there is now a mounting hole on the back - wow! Read full review

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Great little product!

Great sound, far better bass than the previous Google Mini. Coupled up to Google Home gives us voice control of several items within the home. We have two other smart speakers and can group them together to give room to room music.Read full review

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Great, but better options available

I'm completely tied into the Google ecosystem, but even I will admit when a better option is available.

I love using the Google assistant and appreciate how it ties in with every other Google product (Gmail, Calendar, etc.) but in my opinion Alexa is much better.

You can get the Echo Dot for much the same price, and it offers faster responses, more accurate and detailed answers, better voice recognition, and better sound quality.Read full review

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