Overview
- Google has begun taking pre‑orders for the Google Home Speaker at $99.99 and says units will reach stores on June 25.
- The speaker is the first audio device purpose‑built for Gemini for Home and is designed for natural, multi‑step conversations with short‑term context and Continued Conversation.
- Audio is engineered for balanced 360° sound and users can pair up to two Google Home Speakers with a Google TV Streamer to create a small home‑theater setup with spatial surround sound.
- Hardware includes privacy controls such as a physical microphone mute toggle and a light‑ring underglow, and the speaker is wrapped in a sustainable 3D‑knit textile available in multiple colors.
- Google Home Premium will add advanced AI features — including Gemini Live free‑flow chats, Camera History Search and Home Briefs — and early buyers get six months free if they buy before September 30, 2026.