Google Nest Mini (Home Mini 2nd Generation)

Features

Voice Control: The primary feature is hands-free control using the Google Assistant. You can activate it by saying “Hey Google” or “OK Google.”

Audio: It features a 40mm driver, providing 360-degree sound with 40% stronger bass than the original Google Home Mini.

Smart Home Control: It acts as a hub for your smart home, allowing you to control compatible devices like lights, thermostats, and other appliances with voice commands. It is compatible with devices that work with Google Home and the Matter standard.

Touch Controls: The device has capacitive touch controls on the top surface. You can tap to play/pause music and adjust the volume.

Far-Field Microphones: The Nest Mini is equipped with three far-field microphones, which are designed to recognize your voice from across a room.

Voice Match: This technology allows the speaker to recognize different voices and provide personalized responses, such as your calendar, commute information, and reminders.

Intercom/Broadcast: If you have multiple Google Nest speakers, you can use the broadcast feature to send a voice message to all of them at once, turning them into an intercom system.

Routines: You can create custom routines in the Google Home app, so with a single command (e.g., “Good morning”), the Nest Mini can perform a series of actions like playing the news, giving you the weather, and turning on the lights.

Voice Assistant

Voice Assistant: The Google Nest Mini is powered by the Google Assistant.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi: It supports dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g/n/ac) on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.

Bluetooth: It has Bluetooth 5.0 for streaming audio from a connected phone or other device.

Chromecast Built-in: This allows you to cast audio directly to the speaker from Cast-enabled apps on your phone.

Ports: The device has a DC power jack for its 15W power adapter.