Hack your old Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant-ready offline smart speaker with this DIY kit

You can now order an $85 kit to convert your Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant-compatible offline smart speaker.
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Google is rolling out an unexpected update for Nest Mini and Audio smart speakers – and it’s all thanks to Gemini

Google recently treated us to new Nest smart home devices ahead of the arrival its new Gemini for Home assistant in late October – and now the company has started rolling out firmware updates for its ...
9to5Google

Gemini will get new third-party smart speakers, early listing reveals ahead of Google Home Speaker

Gemini is reviving the idea of a smart speaker for Google, with the upcoming “Google Home Speaker” being the first new ...
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Are Old Google Home Speakers Still Supported? Here's What You Need To Know

In early October 2025, Google confirmed that the Gemini AI assistant would officially be replacing Google Assistant in its smart home products. This has already been happening with Pixel phones like ...
Engadget

Is this Google's first Gemini-powered smart speaker?

Google held its annual Made by Google showcase this week, during which it unveiled the latest Pixel phones and various new AI features. What it didn’t announce is a Gemini-powered smart home speaker, ...
Android Authority

Google’s new Home speaker promises a do-over, but you can’t buy it anytime soon

Google has unveiled the new Google Home Speaker, which runs on Gemini. The speaker features 360° audio and can be paired with the Google TV Streamer in stereo. The Google Home Speaker will become ...
MacRumors

Google Announces $100 Home Speaker With HomePod Mini-Like Design and Gemini AI

Google today announced the launch of a new Google Home Speaker, which has a more HomePod mini-like design than prior versions of the smart speaker. Priced at $100, the speaker has a squat, rounded ...