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The Google Home is a Wi-Fi speaker/smart home control/personal assistant that fully integrates with all Google services.
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Pros
Pro Voice command recognition works extremely well
This speaker is really good when it comes to understanding commands, and it doesn’t feel too robotic. You won’t have to repeat the same question over and over to make it understand what you're asking. It especially excels with contextual questions. You can ask ‘’What’s the capital of Sweden?’’ and then follow it up it with ‘’What’s the weather there?’’ and the speaker will give the right answer.
Pro Doubles as a great portable speaker system
Google has implemented a quality speaker system that should make Google Home a powerful speaker for music with reportedly strong bass and clear highs. You can also connect your own speaker or stereo system via Bluetooth or an audiojack: the choice is entirely up to you.
Pro Also streams music from Google Play Music
As Home is a Google product, integration with Play Music isn't that surprising. However, it makes Home the only home-assistant to offer support for the online streaming service which is definitely a plus. However, other smart home devices could possibly add Google Play Music in an update.
Pro Controls other smart home devices
Google Home will offer native support with smart home system Nest, but will also support other third party products that have yet to be announced. It is unclear so far how easy it is for developers to integrate Google Home into their apps, but Google has announced support for it.
Pro Offers support for multi-room audio
Google Home works well with extra devices or any speaker that is connected via Google Cast. Home syncs the audio between all devices for a smooth, multi-room audio experience. This essentially allows Google Home to play music from any speaker you'd like.
Pro Always listens to your voice with "OK Google" service
Google Home doesn't require a button to be pressed in order to use it, it always listens to your voice. Just say the words "OK Google" to get started. It is possible that Google will add more of these 'action words' in the future. OK Google can also be found on mobile Google Devices and integrates well with Google Now. Users of the Google Now will find the Google Home ecosystem very familiar.
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Con Hasn't been released yet
Google Home will be released sometime in 2016, but is currently not available. As the product has not yet hit the shelves, reviewers and users haven't had the chance to take an in-depth look at the product itself and its features. The sound system and Google Assistant currently haven't been tested by the public.
Out of Date Pros + Cons
Con It only works with one Google account at a time
You can't access personal information - calendar, contacts, etc., from more than one account. This is extremely inconvenient if you have two accounts, one personal and one for work, for example. The same goes if you want a digital assistant for the whole family.
Con Ther's no Bluetooth pairing capabilities
You can’t pair a Bluetooth device with the speaker, which is a little limiting. For example, you can't import music from your phone to the speaker. This is a little frustrating because the majority of smart speakers can be paired with other devices.