After a wait of ten months, the Google Home Speaker is finally set to hit the market, available for preorder at a price of $99.99. First announced in August, this device will officially launch on June 25, marking Google's return to the home audio scene after nearly six years, following the Nest Audio's debut in September 2020.
The Google Home Speaker features a unique oblate spheroid shape and is covered in partially recycled fabric, offered in four color options: hazel, porcelain, jade, and berry (note that jade and berry are exclusive to the U.S. market). Designed to deliver "360-degree sound," this speaker promises a consistent listening experience throughout any room.
In addition to its audio capabilities, the speaker incorporates a light ring at the base that illuminates when the device is actively listening, processing information, or responding to commands. This design choice aligns with Google's latest trend in smart devices, as seen in their forthcoming Googlebook laptops, which will also include similar light features.
Equipped with three far-field microphones, the Google Home Speaker ensures that your voice commands are picked up clearly. For those times when you prefer silence, a mute switch is conveniently located for easy deactivation of the listening function. As Google continues to innovate in the smart home audio space, the anticipation for this release has certainly built excitement among consumers.
