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Google Unveils Gemini-Powered Home Speaker at $99.99, Shipping June 25

June 18, 2026 at 02:53 EDT

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On June 17, 2026, Google announced the "Google Home Speaker," its first dedicated audio device with the Gemini generative AI built in natively, and opened preorders at $99.99. Shipping begins June 25, making it the first standalone smart speaker since Nest Audio in 2020—roughly six years.

June 17, 2026 · Google

Google Home Speaker: betting on Gemini to reinvent the smart speaker

Google's first standalone speaker built for its generative AI assistant arrives at $99.99 — its first all-new smart speaker in roughly six years, built around "Gemini for Home" and natural, multi-step conversation.

$99.99

Price (US) / £99 (UK)

~6 yrs

Since the last new model (Nest Audio, 2020)

New voices for Gemini for Home

Audio leap vs Nest Mini

Launch specs claim more drivers and far stronger bass.

Nest Mini
1×

Home Speaker
2× drivers

Nest Mini
1×

Home Speaker
2.5× bass

Launch terms

Pre-order

June 17, 2026

Ships / Retail

June 25, 2026

Home Premium

$10/mo · $100/yr

First 6 months free

Early praise

Natural conversation is easy to follow and accurate
Handles multiple commands at once
An improvement over Google Assistant

Early criticism

Device-control reliability has dropped
Errors in weather forecasts; hallucination concerns
Continued Conversation disabled; weaker on facts

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