Google Home Speaker launched, comes w/ built-in Gemini for Home voice assistant

Google just launched the "Home Speaker," its first smart speaker in six (6) years. Now, it comes with built-in Gemini for Home voice assistant. 

Google Home Speaker in Jade

Google Home Speaker is now official

According to the company, it is designed to bring help, immersive audio, and privacy to the user's daily routine.

The device is made with sustainably built 3D-knit textile, available in Hazel, Porcelain, Jade (US), and Berry (US). It comes with 360-degree balanced sound, adaptive microphones, and pairing with the Google TV Streamer for surround sound.

There is also a light ring underglow which signals activity, and a physical mute switch ensures privacy.

Google Home Speaker colors

It features advanced language understanding and reasoning, which can adapt to how the user speaks to make it easier and more intuitive to get the help needed.

A more conversational AI speaker

Gemini understands natural speech, logic-based requests, corrections mid-sentence, and multi-step commands and offers 10 natural-sounding voice options.

This is also a "conversational AI" that can handle complex questions, remembers context for back-and-forth chats, and supports Continued Conversation in all languages.

It also supports Gemini Live for free-flowing chats, Camera History Search for Nest cams, and Home Briefs for household updates.

Users can also make the most of it by planning trips, managing shopping lists, discovering recipes, and finding entertainment.

Note: This device requires Google Home Premium (sold separately; 6‑month trial included with new Google Home Speaker activation until Sept 30, 2026).

China price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):

Google Home Speaker - USD 99.99 (around PHP 6K)

The new speaker is now available for pre-order in select regions for USD 99.99 (PHP 6K). 

There is no information regarding its availability in the Philippines yet.

Source: Google