Devices · 1h ago
Google Home Speaker vs Nest Mini: Gemini upgrade or sidegrade?
Google's new Home Speaker brings Gemini AI to the smart home at a lower price than the Nest Mini. It offers improved voice recognition and smart home controls, but lacks the Nest Mini's wall-mounting option. The upgrade is worthwhile for new buyers, but Nest Mini owners may not see a compelling reason to switch.
Meridian48 take
This is a modest hardware refresh that prioritizes Gemini integration over raw performance, making it more of a platform play than a must-have upgrade.
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