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Google Audio Bluetooth
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Google Nest Audio
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Key specs
Multiroom
YesMost commonTrue100%
True is the most common — on 100% of the 30 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).
Display
NoMost commonFalse86%True14%
False is the most common — on 86% of the 29 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).
Streaming Services
Amazon music12%Spotify connect12%Apple airplay 211%Apple music9%
Apple music appears on 9% of the 114 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).
Power Source
AC mainsMost commonAc mains90%Rechargeable battery10%
Ac mains is the most common — on 90% of the 30 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).
Features
- Multiroom
- Yes
- Display
- No
- Intercom
- Yes
- Voice Assistant Support
- Google Assistant
Connectivity
- Streaming Services
- Spotify Connect, YouTube Music, Deezer, Apple Music, Chromecast built-in
- Connection Type
- Wifi, bluetooth
Design
- Power Source
- AC mains
- Color Options
- Chalk, charcoal, sage, sand, sky
- Dimensions Depth
- 78 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 175 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 124 mm
- Mounting Type
- Bookshelf/tabletop
- Weight
- 1200 g
Sound
- Driver Count
- 2
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Adaptive Audio
- Yes
Microphone
- Count
- 3
- Physical Mute
- Yes
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