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Google Nest Audio

Name: Google Nest Audio
Brand: Google

Google · Speakers · Model GA01420-US

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Google Nest Audio lists Bluetooth; Google Home; Home Assistant: Partially.
Check whether Bluetooth is used for setup, local control or another function; its presence does not establish remote access.

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Recorded year: 2020
Recorded warranty: 1 year
Dimensions: 78 x 124 x 175 mm
Weight: 1200g

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Google Nest Audio Quick Features

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Mic Off Switch: Yes; View details →
Thread border router: No; View details →
Zigbee coordinator: No; View details →
Glass Breaking: Subscription required; View details →
Smoke Co Alarm: Subscription required; View details →
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: Yes; View details →

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Google Nest Audio: Capabilities And Limitations

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What it offers

A microphone-off switch is listed, providing a physical privacy control to inspect. Check how the control works and which microphones it affects.
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Matter-bridge functionality is listed, offering a route to investigate for exposing supported accessories. Check which connected accessories and features the bridge exposes. A bridge is a different role from a Matter controller.
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What to consider

Thread border-router functionality is listed as unavailable; a Thread setup may need a separate border router.
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A Zigbee coordinator is listed as unavailable; do not assume the device can form a Zigbee network.
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Apple Home support is listed as unavailable; do not assume the device appears directly in Apple Home.
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screen size: Not applicable / unspecified →
touch screen: Not applicable / unspecified →
field of view: Not applicable / unspecified →

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Questions About Google Nest Audio

Does Google Nest Audio have Bluetooth?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check whether Bluetooth is used for setup, local control or another function; its presence does not establish remote access.

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Does Google Nest Audio work with Google Home?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check which functions the integration exposes; app compatibility does not mean every device feature is available through voice control.

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Does Google Nest Audio work with Home Assistant?

Home Assistant: Partially. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.

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Does Google Nest Audio have a microphone-off switch?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check how the control works and which microphones it affects.

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Does Google Nest Audio act as a Thread border router?

No, according to the listed specifications. A border router connects Thread to other IP networks. Check Matter-controller functions separately.

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Google Nest Audio Specifications

Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.

0 of 46 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →

Features8 fields

Features specifications
3 5 Mm Line In	No
Volume Controls	Yes Details & conditions LEDs light up to show your volume controls when you approach it.
Play Pause Controls	Yes
Mic Off Switch	Yes
Wall Mount	No
3 5 Mm Line In Out	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Voice Match	Yes Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Programmable Buttons	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Hub3 fields

Hub specifications
Zigbee coordinator	No
Thread border router	No
Matter bridge	Yes

Alerts2 fields

Alerts specifications
Glass Breaking	Subscription required
Smoke Co Alarm	Subscription required

Connectivity5 fields

Connectivity specifications
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes
6 Ghz Wifi	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Ethernet	No

Integrations5 fields

Integrations specifications
Google Home	Yes
Alexa	No
Apple Home	No
SmartThings	No
Home Assistant	Partially

Sensors4 fields

Sensors specifications
Motion	No
Temperature	No
Humidity	No
Ambient Light	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Voice Assistant4 fields

Voice Assistant specifications
Google Assistant	Yes
Amazon Alexa	No
Apple Siri	No
Sonos Voice Control	No

Conversation Agent2 fields

Conversation Agent specifications
Local	Yes Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Cloud	Yes Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Display6 fields

Display specifications
Screen	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Screen Type	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Color Screen	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Touch Screen	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Screen Size	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Screen Resolution	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Speech To Text2 fields

Speech To Text specifications
Local	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Cloud	Yes Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Text To Speech2 fields

Text To Speech specifications
Local	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Cloud	Yes Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Video3 fields

Video specifications
Camera	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Field Of View	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Camera Off Switch	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

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How this device compares

Google Nest Audio vs Other Similar Models

Statistical context from 19 speakers in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.

Recorded feature coverage

Google Assistant: 3 of 19 known answers are Yes

Voice Assistant: 16% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 19 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Google Home: 6 of 19 known answers are Yes

Integrations: 32% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 19 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Local: 4 of 9 known answers are Yes

Conversation Agent: 44% among explicit Yes/No answers; 10 of 19 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Brand representation in this directory

2 of 19 models are from Google

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What Should You Verify Before Buying Google Nest Audio?

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Confirm streaming service and input compatibility.
Check stereo and multi-room pairing with existing speakers.
Verify microphone controls if voice features are included.
Check controller and radio functions separately from audio features.

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