Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it
Smart speakers have spent the past few years searching for a compelling second act. Beyond music, timers, and controlling your lights, they’ve struggled to justify taking up space on the kitchen counter. AI promised to change that.
Amazon debuted its new hardware powered by a revamped Alexa last fall, and now it’s finally Google’s turn. The Google Home Speaker is the company’s first new smart speaker in six years and its first “built for Gemini.” After years of neglect, Google appears to be finally getting serious about the smart home — again. The new speaker is the clearest sign yet. Gemini for Home, however, still feels unfinished.
Verge Score
The Good
- Good sound for its size
- Appealing design
- Gemini’s conversational understanding is impressive
- A smart home controller for Matter and Thread
- Can pair with the Google TV Streamer
The Bad
- Gemini is slow and unreliable
- Several features are...
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