Google Home

DEAL: 2 Google Home Minis for $48, $30 Off Home, $150 Off 2 Maxes (Updated)

Kellen July 9, 2018

Not interested in up to $300 off the Pixel 2 XL? How about a discount on Google Home products? As I was saying earlier, there are so many good deals on electronics right now and that includes all of Google's smart home speakers. Google and its retail partners...

Google Home is Down, Chromecast is Struggling Too (Updated: Fixed!)

Kellen June 27, 2018

At some point last night, Google Home and Chromecast units across this fine Earth stopped working. Google says they are working on fixing them both. Users who fired up a Home, Mini, or Max with "Hey, Google," were either told that "there was a glitch" and...

Google Assistant on Google Home Now Speaks Spanish

Kellen June 26, 2018

This morning, Google made Spanish an officially supported language for Google Assistant on Google Home devices, including Mini and Max. Home and Mini are also now available in Mexico as a part of this new support. To get started, should you rather speak to...

Google Assistant Now Works With Less “Hey, Google!” Screaming

Kellen June 21, 2018

At Google I/O in May, Google introduced a new feature for Google Assistant called Continued Conversation. As the name suggests, this would allow you to carry on a longer conversation with Google, thanks to one big change - less repeating of the Assistant hot...

DEAL: Google Home Drops to $99, Home Mini to $39, or Bundle and Save $65

Kellen June 4, 2018

Best Buy may have been giving away Google Home Mini units last week, but their current Google product deals might be even better this week. If you bundle a Google Home and a Google Home Mini, you'll save $65. If you don't need two and want to buy individually,...

DEAL: This Google Home Mini Mount is Under $10 Right Now

Kellen June 1, 2018

One of the best accessories we've shared in recent months was this Google Home Mini mount that allowed you to plug units directly into an outlet, moving them up off your counter or shelf. I've got those bad boys all over my house. While I don't have a deal on...

DEAL: Best Buy is Just Giving Away Google Home Minis When Bundled

Kellen May 31, 2018 34

Best Buy is running a series of deals right now that will get you either a free Google Home Mini or a deeply discounted one. Considering buying a Nest Thermostat at $50 off? Get a free Google Home Mini. Buying a Philips Hue A19 Kit? Get a free Home Mini....

Thursday Poll: Do You Own a Smart Speaker?

Kellen April 5, 2018 120

I'm one of those weirdos who blindly ignores any and all privacy concerns that come with products like Google Home or Amazon Echo because I'm a fan of future tech, especially when it allows me to control my smart home without ever lifting a finger. In fact,...