On October 1, 2025, Google announced a new smart speaker, the "Google Home Speaker," powered by Gemini. Priced at $99.99, it is slated for release in spring 2026.
June 17, 2026 · Google Home
Google's First Smart Speaker in 6 Years, Built Around Gemini
The $99.99 Google Home Speaker — a spherical orb with 360° sound — hosts Gemini for Home, replacing the classic Assistant. Pre-orders opened June 17, with sales expected June 25.
6 yrs
since last standalone speaker (Nest Audio, 2020)
10
selectable Gemini voices
Early-access traction
Engagement DOUBLED vs the old Assistant
3.5M+
households joined early access
Hardware at a glance
Audio 360° balanced sound · drivers 2× Nest Mini
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.4 · Thread/Matter hub
Controls Capacitive touch · LED ring · mic mute switch · 3 far-field mics
Colors Berry · Jade · Hazel · Porcelain
What's praised
Smoother complex instructions & follow-ups
More convenient smart home control
Natural recipe guidance & camera-footage search
Clearly better audio than Nest Mini
What's criticized
Reduced accuracy on some commands
Missing legacy Assistant features
Gemini Live & camera search need paid Premium
Not on par with larger speakers
Note · Buyers get a 6-month free trial of Google Home Premium. Future focus: surround support via pairing with the Google TV Streamer.
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