Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) smart speaker

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Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)

Name: Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)
Brand: Google

Google · Speakers · Model GA01140-US

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Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) lists Mic Off Switch; Home Assistant: Partially; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
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Recorded year: 2019
Recorded warranty: 1 year
Dimensions: 98 x 98 x 42 mm
Weight: 183g

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Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) 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 Mini (2nd gen): 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 Mini (2nd gen)

Does Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) 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 Mini (2nd gen) 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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Does Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) include a Zigbee coordinator?

No, according to the listed specifications. Confirm the supported device list and firmware before pairing accessories.

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Does Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) 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 Mini (2nd gen) work with Apple Home?

No, according to the listed specifications. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements.

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Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) 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	Yes Details & conditions The integrated wall mount makes it easy to put in any room.
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 Mini (2nd gen) vs Other Similar Models

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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

Wall Mount: 3 of 19 known answers are Yes

Features: 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.

Brand representation in this directory

2 of 19 models are from Google

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What Should You Verify Before Buying Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)?

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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.
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