Google Nest Mini Review - 6 Months Later

Long term review of the Google Nest Mini, the main features, sound comparison to other Google speakers, setup experience, what we've used it for, downsides, and our recommendations.
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[@6MonthsLater]

If you want to learn what the Google Assistant can actually do, check out our video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXjHp6yNfZqkaLc

[@bobbymunoz8316]

L

[@seymurali7308]

@@bobbymunoz8316 what?

[@coltsfanudig]

Me too

[@elprincipedejehova07]

How??

[@kiaramendez5603]

It's priced for $19 before Cyber Monday, will it be lower on Monday?

[@rjeffries90]

KZbin premium just gave me one of these for free

[@TheodorosAA1]

Same

[@rickjames2931]

Me to

[@zivag2675]

Same just now

[@PsychicThursday]

Just got it, too

[@rekordno1]

Redeemed mine 🤙🏽

[@TutTutorialz]

Who came straight here after redeeming one from Spotify?? ☝🏼👌🏼✌🏼

[@majidhussain1166]

Just did it right now but they’ve ran out of nest mini’s bruh. They told me they’ll notify me in a few days when one is available so I can accept receiving it. I’m very disappointed lol.

[@HHumii]

Majid Hussain It does that for everyone, just keep going back and trying again. It’ll work eventually.

[@MegaBytesMe]

@@HHumii Just claimed mine, and it says I will receive it on the 17th.

[@supersmashmaster43]

MegaBytesMe that a long wait. I ordered mine on Friday and got it yesterday

[@abidoyle4651]

Majid Hussain they only had one colour left when I went to order mine 😩

[@zeze_merci]

Spotify premium just gave me one for free like literally just now

[@bestlyricstoday3469]

Same

[@ohdammembarassingfr]

Same

[@uncledezza5267]

Yup

[@chanaldochan8797]

Yep

[@rileylm8028]

Same here

[@Piolindf]

Who's here Because They've got one free from KZbin premium?

[@Indy721]

Yep!

[@jessicagold83]

Me too!

[@adriannaalba2649]

Meeeeee

[@TheGreatGatsbySSB]

Yessir

[@4kteezy777]

Me

[@MyWastedFantasy]

Thank you for not saying the word “ ok google “ your the real MVP

[@jesusalexis6917]

Wht didnt he say it?

[@LiljanaWood]

Jesus Alexis i think so it won’t wake up theirs

[@TheBoUTz]

You 're*

[@haziqikhwan96]

I honestly like how you review products thoroughly, and u actually used it for 6 month more or less. Some ppl review it after buy was nonsense. Subscribed.

[@geovannycastle4831]

It’s very nice of them to give them away for free for those of us that are subscribed to KZbin premium, just ordered mine ! I’ll definitely enjoy it.

[@mattwenner8291]

For people in my shoes that have been using it since it was called youtube Red, we've pretty much paid up front for atleast 2-3 of them lol

[@LyricalBlock32]

How much does YTred cost?????

[@geovannycastle4831]

Lyrical Block 32 I’m subscribed to the family package which is $22.99 a month but you can link up to 5 devices to the account, the regular one-device package is worth $11.99 a month, and it gives you the best experience ever, no adds, you can download videos to your phone so that you can watch offline and it also includes the KZbin music app within the same package is it’s basically a win win.

[@TheBonelessChikn]

@@geovannycastle4831 its not free at all. Google gets tons of free money from the FED with quantitative easing and the new cares act bill that gives out "250 billion" to corporations to buy their stocks

[@TheBonelessChikn]

@@geovannycastle4831 then they make money by spying on you to sell your information

[@august6278]

who here getting a free mini thanks to spotify premium?

[@tfromthasix1956]

Came straight to the comments to check lmao

[@RifatChowdhury]

mee

[@bestlyricstoday3469]

Me

[@anjumnabila1072]

me hahaha

[@tiki-takafc]

Need more promos like this from Spotify

[@bradto36]

Josh, I enjoyed your 6 month review of the Google Nest Mini very much. I have 4 of them myself, and like you, I am constantly changing their location in my apartment as I think of better ways to use my Google devices. Yesterday for the first time, I paired two of them in my bedroom. It will be an interesting experiment to see how that works. Just like you, I have placed my other two Nest Minis in my two bathrooms. Thanks for all you do.

[@inspiredbychrist1986]

Hey Brad do you mind checking out just one of my motivational videos ? I would really appreciate your opinion .

[@Dylz1997]

Who else is here because they have no idea what a google nest does but got it for free anyway? 😂

[@reggiemiller134]

Me 😂😂😂😂

[@sherriebalaity9408]

Need to learn...lol

[@dlpate29]

Count me in!

[@azeemjaafar14]

So whats actually its for then 😅

[@azeemjaafar14]

Is it like smart bluetooth speaker or like something like "alexa" ??

[@abdulcustom]

I like that the songs perfectly transitioned from speaker to speaker. it makes it easier to compare

[@frenchiegirlintheusa]

I am in the process of purchasing a house, And I am learning a lot of what I want and don't want in a smart home. I appreciate that your videos are very though. I do know that google is what I like and I will find items that deal with google.

[@nonfictions]

What a great, comprehensive review! Thank you!

[@RobertSander]

Well done, I have 3 older mini's, love them, not sure I need more, but they sound pretty good.

[@Indy721]

Received my Google Nest Mini today 6/20! Thanks Google! That free offer was legit!

[@ayjaygame]

Thank god I finally found a channel that does a lot of long term reviews.

[@luisrincon4672]

They laughed at me for having premium. I can't hear them over the music I'm playing on this device.

[@CalixLuv]

😂😂😂 that's right

[@TheResetWithEmi]

😂😂😂😂

[@ravjayakodi2746]

tell em

[@bestlyricstoday3469]

I got it on Spotify premium

[@lasakau272]

Yeah don’t get too loud, it has the shittest quality sound💀💀💀

[@wesleylouis6609]

I just got one for free for having a premium.

[@inspiredbychrist1986]

Check me out u will be glad you did

[@the_one_and_onlypmj6395]

Ha! Same here. Came here to see what it was.

[@jessicagold83]

@@the_one_and_onlypmj6395 me too! Lol

[@TheRcCrazyFan]

Premium for only a month?

[@skullcrusher_1]

Redeemed my offer too only problem is I already have 2 OG homes 2 smart displays one mini and one max. I have nowhere to put the new one! 😜. Talk about the ultimate first world problem

[@qquitaward1]

Just received mine today. Thanks Google!💖

[@Bovorn.S]

Great video, you actually used it and came up with a great list of common uses, along with setting one up. I send this youtube video to family and friends who ask me about mine.

[@mischievousamoeba]

Giving out the free speaker was like a stimulus check for anyone with a review on it.

[@denisemccormack9022]

I love my Google Home Mini.

[@tomm5517]

H Josh, i have a new google/nest mini coming. I have had the google mini for several years, and i love it. But i want to send that one to my sister-in-law and keep the nest mini for my self. Thanks for the review, very informative. Have a great day.

[@MXR_Sparky]

UK Spotify just gave me one for free, can’t wait.

[@zckom]

Great video as always. Really like the way you present yourself and the products. Btw, I have subpar experience on my Nest Mini compared to my Home Mini. I am renting a room at my workplace. I got both Home Mini and Nest Mini as my Christmas present, so I have it them in the same room. Nest Mini definitely have better sound quality but it is less sensitive to the key word for trigger. More oftern, my Home Mini response to me rather than my Nest Mini. The Ultrasound sensing doesn't work on me consistently too. Mostly not responding to me when my hands go near by but it will respond to me when I clap my hands, this is weird.

[@m2tt7]

Meanwhile here I am paying for spotify premium for 5 years and had to buy the nest myself.

[@GBrayJ]

Same lmao tho i got it on sale

[@sshah2545]

Just like everyone else, I got one of these for free from Spotify so I’m not complaining, but that home max is something else for sound quality. Blows the mini away, which is to be expected of course, but still. Wow!

[@6MonthsLater]

Home Max is on sale rn if you wanna jump on it. $199 on the Google store.

[@oyukigarcia5601]

We just got ours!! Super exited!!

[@Von1o1]

Got one of these for free, had to come here and figure out what it does 😂

[@ebonis7705]

Righhhttttt 😂😂

[@LeviBulger]

@Quincey A. Allen Keep both. Bluetooth speakers are way more portable and useful imo. That said I like the nest for the bathroom. Can find out whatever I need to for the day and get my shower voice going with YT music.

[@IndyShepherd]

Same here ... I found out that it supports Bluetooth, while my Apple HomePod still doesn't!! LOL

[@danidopolous]

Who’s here because Spotify is giving them away for free with premium 😂

[@sshah2545]

Pretty much everyone haha

[@marcus4752]

It says it's not available 😪

[@sshah2545]

Marcus they’ll email you really soon, like an hour lol. Probably already got it by the time I’m leaving this msg

[@Gleyi07]

I loveeee KZbin premium!! Thank you for the Nest mini.

[@bestlyricstoday3469]

Spotify is better

[@hilwa3411]

Just discovered this channel, really enjoy your reviews. Keep up the good work!!

[@luissajche2922]

got it for free rn man wtf, was scared it was a scam

[@nijaxxsounds886]

Yes me too!

[@jcrjr383]

Same😕

[@ricardoromo96]

I'm about to start a smart home 'project' in my house but still can't decide between Alexa or Google. What would you recommend or what would be the top pros/cons of each? I just want them for basic stuff like turning on AC, lights, music and smart outlets

[@geovannycastle4831]

Just received mine in the mail today ! Oh and it was free !!

[@gheagizella3915]

just ordered mine after watching this video! aaaaaa excited!

[@camlife6930]

How are you enjoying it so far? What do you like and dislike about it?

[@skullcrusher_1]

I got my nest mini for free for having Google fi. 😊. I love it. I have never been late to a zoom meeting for being too long in the shower since!

[@4WarriorofGod4]

You already got yours how long did it take to receive your google mini

[@skullcrusher_1]

@@4WarriorofGod4 Google is really quick on shipping usually. (In the US anyway) They claimed if would take a week to get here, and it took about 4 days.

[@skullcrusher_1]

@@4WarriorofGod4 I just redeemed the KZbin premium one so I'll keep you posted if I get it within the next few days.

[@TheBlairWenchProject]

_i too, just claimed my free nest. I’m excited._

[@islandboi_268]

How long did it take before u got it?

[@linhdatruong41]

Vance Joseph it took 20 days for me lol

[@islandboi_268]

@@linhdatruong41 o wow lol hey atleast its free. I redeem mines 3 days ago it says it will come August

[@mjai1120]

Mine took 3 weeks. Got mine 2 days ago!

[@TheBlairWenchProject]

_just got it. Not impressed. It has to be plugged in._

[@Hugs_4_Bugs_]

Just got mine as a gift today! About to unbox it 😁✌

[@VeezyTheGreat]

Claimed my free Mini 2 days ago. I picked the light blue one.

[@lauren-ru6tw]

Just claimed my free Nest Mini from Spotify!

[@ShamBell]

Purchased two Nest Minis to create a speaker "pair" for stereo sound & quite enjoy it. Question: do you experience the Google Home app not linking w/ your devices even though wi-fi internet is "on" and emitting a signal?

[@inspiredbychrist1986]

View my vids for a little inspiration we all need it during this time

[@Tgoat550]

Sounds like a great gift. Thank you f.b. I! You ain't slick bud

[@paizhadancingdiva]

My amazing friend bought me one! I can’t wait to get it!!

[@nlee4566]

Sorry! Your friend got it for free for having You tube premium lol Now there giving it to u

[@paizhadancingdiva]

Nick Lee lol no but I know my other friend got it free

[@TobiTheHuman]

"Hey Google, start sexy time" Nice one.

[@alvief4972]

Who's here because spotify is giving them away?

[@laurenlouisecrawford3715]

Alvie F I am but I’m beginning to think it’s a con.... why are they suddenly giving away free ai devices? Maybe it has a tracker on it ....

[@chetanpatteparapu7600]

@@laurenlouisecrawford3715 lol

[@Yas-ei3st]

@@laurenlouisecrawford3715 free is free🤷🏾‍♀️

[@mgw2024]

Lauren Louise Crawford It’s a voice assistant device. What more needs to be said?

[@WolfedOut]

Lauren Louise Crawford You’re already being tracked by multiple devices, might as well add one for convenience.

[@mystikmeg]

Great review, appreciated.

[@makola1970]

Thanks this was very helpful

[@JH.handiman]

I’ve never heard of this thing until KZbin gave me one for free 😂

[@bridgeth8323]

Same here. Lol I'm on here like whats this ? Mmm

[@theinquisitor18]

Same, I was like free??? All right, deal.

[@vincentredgrave1094]

Same lmao just got mine today as a matter of fact!

[@wolfrem1991]

kind strange google is giving those for free, almost like they want to know what you like and what you do 24/7

[@Roland-2001]

exactly what i thought💯💯💯💯

[@SpunkyGo0se]

No it's obviously because it's a gateway to all sorts of other google products.

[@commondirtbagz7130]

I’m fine with that lol.

[@minanes6549]

If you're on the net, or got a smart phone, 'they' already know. Unless you're going to dump your phone and go offline permanently it's too late now to get paranoid!

[@jaycorbin5361]

@@minanes6549 Yep. Unless you want to dump all electrics and live out in the woods, there's nothing they don't already know.

[@ricardoromo96]

If you set a timer/reminder in a nest mini, will it remind you in another google home devices you have connected and on your phone?

[@darealcuttyqueen]

Pandora offered me one for free, I can’t wait to use it!

[@completesentences2125]

Damn dude, you have a dedicated Bluetooth speaker in every room? I just carry my Bose soundlink in whatever room I’d like to listen to something in.

[@McChud87]

Just got one for free for being a Spotify premium member

[@fefiliaiyeli7632]

Same

[@apw7260]

What’s the bass like

[@Waveripper36]

arnyda wenazo they ship on 22nd

[@apw7260]

Enimsay coolcool

[@cornishpasty4344]

That powerstrip dude... danger danger lol!

[@coyote2]

I like your review series very much, but have a suggestion about the audio clips you use for sound comparisons. They're so noisy and muddled and cluttered that all the devices end up sounding so bad that I find these sound comparisons useless. I do audio work, and when comparing sound quality I like to use clips that aren't cluttered, but instead have distinct sounds like piano keys or guitar cords. I think the moments of silence between sounds are important (your clips are continuous sounds). To compare speakers, I'd add some discrete bass noted such as on a drum or a bass guitar.

[@Derperinohi]

Yooo KZbin premium is pog!! I literally got this thing for free without even looking at what it is!!!

[@burningokane6320]

Funny to see we all check our Email to see what exactly we’re getting for free.

[@T0RNADO7]

is it still available!?

[@thillyvillaranda9119]

Love your review

[@Indy721]

Same here! Free! Thanks KZbin!

[@senior_ranger]

I've got three of them now; they're great. One weakness so far is foreign language -- pronunciation is pretty bad, and it won't properly translate decently spoken French.

[@LeahRebecca]

we’re all getting tracked looool

[@laurenlouisecrawford3715]

Leah Rebecca fr

[@LeahRebecca]

@@laurenlouisecrawford3715 ngl gonna sell mine loool

[@noabaak]

Excellent review, thanks! - nyc, 7/11/2020

[@optimistic6787]

Should i get this one or wait for HomePod mini from apple

[@desiharris7774]

Pandora just said they giving me one.

[@blainemoore97]

Spotify sent me here

[@AntiVexX]

Oh Wow I just got dis and itz so GOOD🤩

[@willnunez6358]

Thanks KZbin just got my free Google nest mini

[@dhruv_]

spotify literally just gave me this for free

[@Puertorican._.1998]

Who’s here bc KZbin premium gave you one for free ?

[@dakotastorms1255]

🙋‍♀️

[@adamstevens8765]

Same

[@zacharylee1995]

It's a good thing that Christmas is Coming Up, I'm thinking about buying The Nest Mini whenever I get a Chance Just in Time for The Holliday's 😁

[@darrylsharpjr5887]

They just shipped mine good looking KZbin

[@killakam07]

Who's here after getting one off spotify premium

[@Lafemme17]

No one else thinks anything is suspicious about these items being given away for free? I got a free one from spotify last year. And I was just sent an email from my auto insurance Nationwide that they want to give me a free Amazon echo for my car. We know these corporations are not that generous. Definitely ulterior motives here.

[@choforogabriel]

Can you do one of these on the samsung active 2? That'd be amazing!

[@VerGiel]

Hi Josh, I'm looking for best practices to use Google Nest mini (and other Google Nest audio devices) in combination with my iPhone en iPad. I'm not sure if it works as well as it does with Android devices. One of the things I've noticed is that when I play KZbin videos from my iPad and stream the audio (via bluetooth) to my Nest Mini, there's a slight delay. This is an issue I don't have with other bluetooth audio devices, but that may just be a software issue... Anyway, if you have tips, I'd be more than interested. I couldn't find much on the net. Thank you!

[@Hi-nh7wu]

I feel dumb for spending 40 bucks on one of these with all these people with free ones lol

[@diartaha9245]

to be fair you gotta pay for something else to get it for free

[@gocalm2555]

I'm also sad that I missed the free time. You can't do it anymore. I paid 25 for mine

[@muhammaduwaismuhsinmuaz4385]

If you're from the USA, you can get it for free (if you're one of the youtube premium subscribers). The promotion ends in 2022.

[@hussainkhondoker3723]

who's here after they ordered one from Spotify for free 🤣

[@dannycaguiat2627]

Hey I was wondering does this device have an expicit filter?

[@hisnameisdesmond]

my google home always disconnects to wifi and i have to set up continuously will i have the same issue with this?

[@subomiabiodun1356]

UK spotify premium members where you at

[@Jesse921]

Seems like Googles giving these bad boys out to Premium users

[@amethyst574]

Shout out from Raleigh NC 😊

[@6MonthsLater]

City of 🌳🐿️!! 😁

[@ladyg3645]

So, what's the difference between this and Amazon Alexa?

[@elliotearles8302]

That moment when iPhone users can’t use the caste system 😳 clearly at the bottom of the social pyramid 2:50

[@laughingwizzy5885]

I’m here cuz I just got one and idk wtf this is or how to use it when it gets here lol

[@camlife6930]

Can I set configure a Google Mini to greet me by name when I walk through the front door? Can my phone’s locations settings be used to trigger this action?

[@JacksonWalter735]

How do you cast your audio to the nest mini on an Android device?

[@ane1172]

Spotify premium just gave me one of these for free😂

[@BlackBeerTravelers]

Shoutout to Google for giving me one for free through KZbin premium. I have a new bathroom speaker on the way 🙌🏾🤣

[@bestlyricstoday3469]

Shadow nah Spotify premium

[@follownicca]

Hey , Please make a vid of how-to cook with the Google Nest mini.

[@GoodKingMort]

I wish the original Home Mini had it's top button enabled.

[@AndrewB23]

Premium Gang

[@asiandavidp]

What if Google is just sending those nest mini and using them to spy and listen to private conversation and store them into their database. Giving away nest mini sounds sketchy.

[@raizalrahim]

They are already spying on you thru your mobile devices bruh.

[@leonardbrinkman4410]

So what are some I have a question about the next mini is will it work for my current cell phone because I have Google anyway.

[@its.vaeh_1234]

How long till we get our nest

[@asli353]

Lmao thanks spotify I guess

[@fergotti]

Who thinks Google is trying to listen to us by giving them away for free? Definitely gonna hit that mute switch! 🤐🤫

[@googleman359]

I felt that it was a trap to get 5g in your home.

[@fergotti]

@Billy West yes I already knew this. But nothing is free my man. They have some sort of agenda for giving them away

[@GodfatherActua]

Get ready to hear my farts Google, this is going in the bathroom.

[@jwarrior319]

@@GodfatherActua maybe a little more than farts lol 💩🤣

[@SanjayRajuMakes]

Does anyone think that the Google nest mini will become portable in the next version ?