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No WiFi is needed but yes you can work it as a Bluetooth speaker. But for that you have to give it command which can be done only when it is connected to an wifi. The Google Home Mini works great with smart home products from Philips, TP-Link and D-Link. You can stream content from entertainment and music providers, such as Netflix, YouTube, Saavn, Gaana and much more. My only issue it that some of the interfaces could be better.
This seems especially true with the chalk-colored speaker. Both assistants -- and thus both speakers -- are very capable at this point and will adequately respond to most questions and commands you can think to throw at them. If you already own a Dot or an Echo, the Mini doesn't offer you anything compelling enough to warrant throwing away your current investment. If you're a Google fan, the Mini is the obvious choice.
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By comparison, the Home Mini makes the Google Assistant sound warmer and more natural. Music playback was more passable with the Home Mini, too -- though, like the Dot, you really shouldn't plan on using it for anything more than close-range, casual listening. Small speakers like the Mini aren't going to replace your full-scale home audio setup anytime soon. Still, Google made a point of saying that people would be surprised by how much sound the Mini can put out. Sure enough, it sounded stronger than I expected -- and noticeably stronger than the Echo Dot -- as I began testing it out. One other small concern -- from a distance, it isn't always easy to see the indicator lights on the top of the device that tell you it's ready for a command.
Both did a great job in a quiet setting, but required the occasional raised voice during music playback. To wake it up, you say "OK, Google" or "Hey, Google," and then you give it a question or command. It puts the power of the internet just an utterance away, with the Google Assistant as your concierge. You can now get hands-free help to get more things done at home in Hindi as well.
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You can even broadcast messages to Google Home Mini devices in the house. For instance, “Ok Google, broadcast that it’s dinner time” will let everyone at home know that the meal is ready. From setting reminders to getting news updates, get all the help you can from the Google Home Mini. You can set up a routine such that when you say “Ok Google, good morning”, your personal Google Assistant will manage multiple actions at once.
It can turn on your lights, tell you about your commute and update you with the latest happenings in the world. All you have to do is ask and the Google Home Mini will be ready for all your questions. With the power of Google Search, Maps and much more built right in it, you can use your voice to find out about the weather, news, sports and other updates. The difference is clear when you listen to the two assistants speak. With the Echo Dot, Alexa's voice is a little tinny-sounding, and music playback not much better than what you'd get from your phone.
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Right from finding your phone to keeping your family entertained, the Google Home Mini is here to offer all the help you need. This powerful little helper, which features the Google Assistant, will answer all your questions as it is equipped with the power of Google Search, Maps and much more. You can even control your smart devices at home with your voice. The app is really good but there are a few things I'd like to see different. You should have the ability to pick a default setting for the live camera status when clicking on a nest cam device.
I would like to be able to see all my best thermostat on one screen. Also the interface with light switches and ceiling fan could be better. Overall I enjoy using and easy to use, just would like to see a little improvement. Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age.
Apart from that there are no complaints what so ever. It's one of the best product, sound quality is amazing for a speaker of such size. Use the Home app to control on/off, volume, playback, inputs, and more for your connected streaming and media devices. Create Routines that allow you to turn on compatible lights, check the weather, play the news, and more with one simple command. For the most part, though, Alexa and the Assistant are more or less interchangeable. Much of that stems from the fact that the two are locked in a fencing match for features, thrusting with each new trick and parrying to match the tricks of the other.
It's an oblong orb of plastic and fabric with no visible buttons, save for a slider to mute the microphone that's hidden in the back. It comes in your choice of three colors -- chalk , charcoal , or coral . It’s a half-decent mini speaker, it’s cheap, and it does everything that last year’s $129 Google Home does.
The Google Home Mini is ready to take its place alongside the Dot as one of the best affordable smart speakers out there. You can only control volume function by touching the device. It doesn't change TV volume when connected via chromecast. It works like a magic, wish it could have had a small better to make it completely portable. But as the name suggests, it's Google HOME, so it stays at home, and powered always.
To adjust the volume, you tap the sides of the device, or you can long press the sides to play and pause music. Every thing is awesome.it works great just can't make calls yet but the update will come to India soon as it has already come to US and UK. It works well Chromecast and don't get mistaken with the small size of the mini. It's loud enough to fill a 300 sq feet room with sound. Got a piece without the connecting Cable but gat it replaced with a new one. To get access to a couple of more useful features set your language settings to English US. Great deal and also got a Jio...
It’s the best way to voice control Google Play Music, and Google’s wealth of internet knowledge provides more answers to queries than any other voice assistant. For those looking to buy into Google’s smart home ecosystem, the Home Mini is the cheapest way of buying into the Assistant yet. While it is a good value for the price, its poor sound performance makes it a better desk buddy than a standalone speaker. The Google Home Mini is a no-brainer for anyone who’s already enjoying a Google Home, but it’s not the right smart home controller for everyone.
The option to delete a video is too deep in the settings. A long press or a swipe to delete specific clips would be nice. The Home tab gives you shortcuts for the things you do most, like playing music or dimming the lights when you want to start a movie.
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