{"id":44878,"date":"2018-03-26T12:00:51","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T16:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=44878"},"modified":"2018-06-20T04:26:48","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T08:26:48","slug":"heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-google-home-google-home-mini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-google-home-google-home-mini\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s What You Need to Know About the Google Home &#038; Google Home Mini"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Google is known as one of the most innovative companies in the world. And in a move that surprised no one, the Internet giant brought us one step closer to a more automated and voice-operated world by coming out with their own smart speaker-slash-voice assistant\u2014the Google Home (and more recently, the Google Home Mini).<\/p>\n<p>Consumers have long clamored for such smart home devices, and now many of those who haven\u2019t tried any of these babies are wondering which of the two is the better option.<\/p>\n<h3>Google Home or Google Home Mini: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h3>\n<p>Aside from the size and price difference, what really separates the two and what are each of them good for? We\u2019ll discuss below.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ga3a00417a14.html\">Google Home<\/a>,&nbsp;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"GA3A00417A14\"><\/span> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ga3a00417a14.html\">Shop Now<\/a>)<\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44880\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44880\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ga3a00417a14.jpg\" alt=\"Google Home in White Slate\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ga3a00417a14.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ga3a00417a14-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Google Store<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ga3a00417a14.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the company\u2019s flagship smart speaker and was specifically designed to work with the intuitive Google Assistant. At first glance, the device looks like an air freshener that\u2019s rounder at the bottom and with a white upper half, which makes it easy for it to blend in with your home decor. The base comes in different colors and can be changed depending on your preference. It also features just one button for muting the microphone and is powered by a dedicated DC connector, both at the back of the device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best characteristics of the Google Home are its two far-field microphones, which allow it to pick up (and recognize!) your voice even with ambient noise in the room or with noise coming out of the speaker, and an angled touch-sensitive surface at the top that features four colored dots that light up and dance when the device is activated or when the volume is manually adjusted with a circular motion of a finger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond its physical and technical attributes, what really makes people spend on the Google Home is its ability to work with third-party smart home products through the Google Home app. Presently, it can work with over 1,000 smart home devices from more than 150 third-party brands You can command it to play any of your Spotify playlists or your favorite Netflix TV show on Chromecast-enabled devices like your TV or home speaker. It can also turn on your home lights, control your thermostat, automate your kitchen appliances, and pretty much control any of your other smart home devices, using the hot words \u201cOK Google\u201d or \u201cHey Google.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" style=\"width:1280px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_9I20frbeawg\"><div id=\"lyte_9I20frbeawg\" data-src=\"\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/9I20frbeawg\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9I20frbeawg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/9I20frbeawg\/0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:1280px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As if that isn\u2019t enough, it syncs with multiple apps and is optimized for the Google Assistant, so you can ask direct questions as well as command it to remind you about where you kept your keys, add events to your calendar, or list down items for your in-app grocery shopping list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its speaker also has impressive low-end bass sounds, thanks to its 2-inch driver and dual 2-inch passive radiators. Finally, it utilizes your router\u2019s dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity so you can command and receive information at high speeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Far-Field Voice Recognition Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-User Capability (in selected countries)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual-Band WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1 <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wireless Audio Streaming<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One (1) 2&#8243; High-Excursion Driver, Two (2) 2&#8243; Passive Radiators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multifunctional Touch Control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controllable via Google Home App<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works with Google Assistant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diameter: 3.79 in (96.4 mm) \/ Height: 5.62 in (142.8 mm)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ga00210us.html\">Google Home Mini<\/a>,&nbsp;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"GA00210US\"><\/span> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ga00210us.html\">Shop Now<\/a>)<\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44882\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44882\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44882 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ga00210us.jpg\" alt=\"Google Home Minis in Chalk and Charcoal\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ga00210us.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ga00210us-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Google Store<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ga00210us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home Mini<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is noticeably much smaller and more compact, which obviously sets it back a bit in terms of physical power and features. It\u2019s basically a round, 1.65-inch tall, 360-degree speaker that has a mesh top and fits comfortably in your hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t have a fully touch-sensitive top, but it features four light dots to show when the speaker is powered up and the volume level when it is being adjusted with finger taps on the front left and right side of the speaker. And unlike the Home, it is powered by a more energy-saving Micro-USB connector instead of the DC plug and has a mute switch instead of a button. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its size, the Mini can be placed virtually anywhere or hidden away discreetly, but it doesn\u2019t provide the same emphatic low-end sound that bigger, bass-generating woofers do. Nonetheless, it provides access to all of the same Assistant-powered features and is equally amazing as a home control device\u2014and is a great steal at less than 50 percent of the Home\u2019s original price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The color of the Mini can\u2019t be changed, but you can purchase it in one of the three colors that allow it to either blend in or stand out: chalk, charcoal, and coral. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Far-Field Voice Recognition Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-User Capability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual-Band Wi-Fi <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wireless Audio Streaming<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One (1) 1.58&#8243; Driver for 360-Degree Sound<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touch Volume Control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works with the Google Assistant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diameter: 3.86 in (98 mm) \/ Height: 1.65 in (42 mm)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Google Home vs Google Home Mini: Comparison<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44883\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44883 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gahmepminiw.jpg\" alt=\"Google Home and Google Home Mini comparison\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gahmepminiw.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gahmepminiw-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Google Store<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly, the Google Home Mini is the more affordable option, which is one of the biggest reasons why some consumers choose it over the bigger Google Home. Then again, both are fully functional as Google Assistants, capable of supporting a growing number of smart home products and answering questions that begin with the \u201cOK Google\u201d or \u201cHey Google\u201d commands. Google also improves both devices and keeps them up to date with software updates. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their main differences, however, are their physical characteristics, touch capabilities, and sound quality, which obviously can\u2019t be upgraded after purchase. You can change the default gray-colored base of the Home for color and material (fabric or metal) customization, whereas the Mini\u2019s color can\u2019t be replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Home also noticeably has a wider range of sounds compared to the Google Mini, which makes the bigger device better for music playback. Still, the Mini does offer impressive sound quality compared to other speakers of its size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we compare some of their other capabilities and functions:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Features &amp; Specs<\/th>\n<th><center><strong>Google Home<\/strong><\/center><\/th>\n<th><center><strong>Google Home Mini<\/strong><\/center><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Google Assistant Compatibility<\/td>\n<td><center>\u2713<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>\u2713<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wireless Audio Streaming<\/td>\n<td><center>\u2713<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>\u2713<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Multi-User Capability<\/td>\n<td><center>\u2713<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>\u2713<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Supported Audio Formats<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><center>HE-AAC, LC-AAC, MP3, Vorbis, WAV (LPCM), Opus, FLAC with support for high-resolution streams (24-bit\/96KHz)<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Touch Sensitive Surface<\/td>\n<td><center>\u2713<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>\u2713<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Volume Control<\/td>\n<td><center>Touch (Circular Motion)<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>Touch (Tap)<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mute<\/td>\n<td><center>Button<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>Switch<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wi-Fi<\/td>\n<td><center>\u2713<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>\u2713<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bluetooth<\/td>\n<td><center>\u2713<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>X<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ports<\/td>\n<td><center>DC Power Jack, Micro-USB<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>Micro-USB<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Supported OS<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><center>Android 4.4 and higher \/ iOS 9.1 and higher<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Colors<\/td>\n<td><center>Carbon, Copper, Snow (Fabric Base), Coral, Mango, Marine, Violet, Slate (Metal Base)<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>Chalk, Chrome, Coral<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Size<\/td>\n<td><center>3.8 (diameter) x 5.6 inches<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>3.9 (diameter) x 1.7 inches<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td><center>1.05 lbs<\/center><\/td>\n<td><center>6.1 oz<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>Finding the Best One for You<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_44891\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44891\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-27-at-2.jpg\" alt=\"Google Home and Google Home Mini connected to smartphone\" width=\"610\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-27-at-2.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-27-at-2-300x274.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Google Store [Image Composite]<\/figcaption><\/figure><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Google Home and Google Home Mini are functionally identical when it comes to being a highly impressive smart home device, and both are clearly worth their corresponding price tags. As long as you don\u2019t use them mainly for music playing, they make great tools for making your daily life a little bit easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undeniably, there <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> good use for having one of each, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ga00210us2.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two of each<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/gahmepminiw.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">both devices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in every home, especially since Google\u2019s Home ecosystem supports multi-speaker groupings to allow users to utilize its functions in virtually every part of the house.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the Google Home would be perfect for your living room and\/or kitchen while the Google Mini can extend the voice assistance and sound coverage to smaller areas like the bedroom or bathroom. Two Google Minis will also work, although many find the Google Home to be better for larger living areas thanks to its better sound quality and wider range of sensitivity to voice commands. Or, if you were to spend on just a single device, the Google Home would do great (especially for smaller to medium-sized apartments) thanks to its perfect sound speaker balance and simplicity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line is that neither of them are entirely better than the other. It all boils down to your budget, your needs, and where you plan to place it in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google is known as one of the most innovative companies in the world. And in a move that surprised no one, the Internet giant brought us one step closer to a more automated and voice-operated world by coming out with their own smart speaker-slash-voice assistant\u2014the Google Home (and more recently, the Google Home Mini). 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