CraveHub Score51
Specs
- AI
- Gemini
- Audio
- 360-degree
- Price
- $100
- Design
- HomePod-style
HomeJun 17, 2026
The Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally Here
Summary
Google's first new smart speaker in six years, priced at $100, features 360-degree audio and deep Gemini integration. The redesigned device positions itself as a competitor to the HomePod mini and Echo speakers, though reviewers note the Gemini assistant's capability as a smart home controller remains uncertain.
Pros
- ✓First major speaker update from Google in six years with modern design
- ✓360-degree audio for improved sound distribution
- ✓Deep Gemini integration for conversational AI capabilities
- ✓Competitive pricing at $100
Cons
- ✕Uncertain whether Gemini is an effective smart home assistant compared to competitors
- ✕Described as 'modest update' suggesting incremental improvements
- ✕Competes in crowded market against established HomePod mini and Echo alternatives
Sources
- BlogTen months later, the $100 Google Home Speaker is finally available for preorder↗
- BlogGoogle Home Speaker review: A modest update for the Gemini era↗
- Reddithttps://www.reddit.com/r/gadgets/comments/1uf0uen/google_home_speaker_review_a_modest_update_for/↗
- BlogThe all-new Google Home speaker has finally arrived for $100↗
- BlogThe Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally Here↗
- BlogGoogle's New Smart Home Speaker Is Here, a Challenger to the HomePod Mini↗