Ten months later, the $100 Google Home Speaker is finally available for preorder
- company Google
- location US
- product Google Home Speaker
- product Googlebook laptops
- product Nest Audio
Google is set to launch its new smart home speaker, powered by Gemini AI, on June 25 for $99.99. The device marks the company's first standalone smart speaker since the Nest Audio in September 2020[1].
The Google Home Speaker features a compact, round design covered in a partially recycled fabric available in four colors. It includes three far-field microphones, a mute switch, and a light ring around the bottom that indicates when the device is listening, thinking, or responding[1]. The speaker supports natural language requests and can understand multi-step commands and mid-sentence corrections. For example, users can say 'turn off all the lights except for my bedside lamp' or 'dim the kitchen lights, play some relaxing music, and set a timer for 20 minutes'[2]. The device will ship with 10 new voices for two-way conversations and a 'Continued Conversation' feature that allows for follow-up questions without needing to reactivate the speaker. Google will offer Google Home Premium subscription plans for $10 per month or $100 per year, providing additional AI features such as Gemini Live and enhanced Nest camera functionality. The premium features will be available for free for six months, after which users will be required to subscribe[2].
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