Google’s next-generation smart speaker is finally available to pre-order. The new Google Home Speaker launches with Gemini built in, costs $99.99/£99.99, and comes with a six-month subscription to Google Home Premium for a limited time.
The speaker was first teased last year, with Google recently hinting that more details were just around the corner. Now, pre-orders are officially live ahead of general availability from June 25.
Gemini is the headline feature here, bringing Google’s AI assistant directly to the speaker. Buyers will also get six months of Google Home Premium, which unlocks additional features including access to Gemini Live.
Google is promising a noticeable audio upgrade over the Nest Mini. The Home Speaker features a centrally positioned 58mm driver. It claims to deliver 2.5 times stronger bass than its smaller smart speaker. While it lacks the dedicated tweeter found in the larger Nest Audio, Google is clearly positioning it as a more capable option for music playback. It is more capable than the Nest Mini.
One feature that could help it stand out is its integration with the Google TV Streamer. Unlike Google’s existing smart speakers, which rely on standard Bluetooth connections, the Home Speaker can pair directly with the streaming device. As a result, it allows it to output TV audio more seamlessly.
The speaker will be available in four colours and is priced at $99.99/£99.99. Customers who place an order before the end of September will receive six months of Google Home Premium at no extra cost.
Pre-orders are now open on the Google Store, while general availability begins on June 25 through Google and other retailers.
After months of teasers, Google’s Gemini-powered smart speaker is finally ready to land. Given its focus on Gemini and the broader role it will play within Google’s smart home ecosystem, the speaker is arguably the company’s biggest smart home launch since the Nest Audio.
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