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Google Home Speaker
Google Home Speaker is Google's smart speaker built for Gemini for Home, released on June 25, 2026 at $99.99 in the US; it is Google's first new standalone smart speaker since the Nest Audio in 2020.
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- June 2026
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What is Google Home Speaker?
Google announced the speaker in October 2025 and put it on sale on June 25, 2026. It comes in Porcelain and Hazel, with Jade and Berry exclusive to the US.
Gemini for Home handles multi-part commands, lets people correct themselves mid-sentence and remembers context for follow-up questions. A Google Home Premium subscription adds Gemini Live conversations, camera history search and Home Briefs.
Google Home Speaker key facts
| Maker | |
|---|---|
| Type | Smart speaker |
| Released | June 25, 2026 |
| US price | $99.99 |
| Assistant | Gemini for Home |
| Colours | Porcelain, Hazel; Jade and Berry (US only) |
| Subscription features | Google Home Premium: Gemini Live, camera history search, Home Briefs |
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Google Home Speaker FAQ
When did the Google Home Speaker come out?
Google released the Google Home Speaker on June 25, 2026, priced at $99.99 in the US, after first showing it in October 2025.
Do I need Google Home Premium to use Gemini on the speaker?
No. Gemini for Home works on the speaker without a subscription. Google Home Premium adds Gemini Live free-flowing conversations, camera history search and Home Briefs.
Is there a Nest Audio 2?
Google has not released a Nest Audio 2. Its Gemini-era speaker is the Google Home Speaker, launched in June 2026.
Sources
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- Meet the new Google Home Speaker, built for Gemini — Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-home-speaker-gemini-features/
- Google Home Speaker — Google Storehttps://store.google.com/product/google_home_speaker?hl=en-US
- Google unveils its new Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker — TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/10/01/google-unveils-its-new-gemini-powered-google-home-speaker