Best for Google Home
Google Home Speaker
By the Plugged-In Home editors · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Google’s Gemini-powered speaker: better sound and more natural voice control.
Usually under $150
8.2/10How we score
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Our take
For Android and Google Home households, this is the speaker to anchor the home around. Just be clear-eyed that the most impressive Gemini features sit behind Google Home Premium after the trial.
Our take
For Android and Google Home households, this is the speaker to anchor the home around. Just be clear-eyed that the most impressive Gemini features sit behind Google Home Premium after the trial.
What we like
- Louder, bassier sound than the Nest Mini
- Gemini makes voice control more conversational
- Supports Thread
Watch out for
- The best AI features need a subscription
- No cheaper entry model yet
- Google Home has had recent bugs
Skip it if you don’t want another subscription. The free features are fine, but the headline ones cost monthly.
See alternativesSpecifications
- Made by
- Audio
- 360° sound
- Assistant
- Gemini for Home
- Smart home
- Thread, controls Google Home and Matter devices
Google Home Speaker
8.2/10Usually under $150
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