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Google Home Speaker

Name: Google Home Speaker
Brand: Google

Google · Voice Assistants · Model GA09978-US-2

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Google Home Speaker 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: 2026
Recorded warranty: 1 year
Dimensions: 86 x Ø107 mm
Weight: 0.9lb

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Google Home Speaker Quick Features

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Voice Match: Yes; View details →
Thread border router: Yes; View details & conditions →
Zigbee coordinator: No; View details →
Glass Breaking: Subscription required; View details & conditions →
Smoke Co Alarm: Subscription required; View details & conditions →
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: Yes; View details & conditions →

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Google Home Speaker: Capabilities And Limitations

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What it offers

Thread border-router functionality is listed, relevant when connecting a Thread network to the rest of the home network. A border router connects Thread to other IP networks. Check Matter-controller functions separately. Thread 1.3 border router (2.4 GHz)
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A microphone-off switch is listed, providing a physical privacy control to inspect. Check how the control works and which microphones it affects. 2-stage mic mute switch (hardware mute) on the base of the device.
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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. Works as a hub for Matter with Google Home
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What to consider

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. Not listed in the Works with Apple Home accessory catalog. The speaker acts as a Matter hub inside Google Home rather than joining another Matter fabric as an accessory.
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A screen is listed as unavailable; check how information is accessed instead.
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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 Home Speaker

Does Google Home Speaker 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. Bluetooth 5.4

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Does Google Home Speaker work with SmartThings?

No, according to the listed specifications. Confirm the integration method, hub requirements and supported functions for the exact model. The Works with SmartThings catalog lists Google Nest hardware only in the Camera, Doorbell and Thermostat categories, with no speakers or displays.

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Does Google Home Speaker 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. The official specs list Works with Google Home, and the speaker runs the Gemini for Home voice assistant.

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Does Google Home Speaker 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. The Home Assistant Google Assistant integration lets you control Home Assistant devices from a Google Home speaker, but the speaker itself is not managed from Home Assistant.

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Does Google Home Speaker act as a Thread border router?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. A border router connects Thread to other IP networks. Check Matter-controller functions separately. Thread 1.3 border router (2.4 GHz)

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Google Home Speaker Specifications

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

0 of 41 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 →

Features7 fields

Features specifications
3 5 Mm Line In Out	No
Volume Controls	Yes Details & conditions Tap the white light on the right or left side of the device to raise or lower the volume in 5% steps.
Play Pause Controls	Yes Details & conditions Tap the top center of the speaker to play or pause media.
Mic Off Switch	Yes Details & conditions 2-stage mic mute switch (hardware mute) on the base of the device.
Wall Mount	No
Voice Match	Yes
Programmable Buttons	No

Hub3 fields

Hub specifications
Zigbee coordinator	No
Thread border router	Yes Details & conditions Thread 1.3 border router (2.4 GHz)
Matter bridge	Yes Details & conditions Works as a hub for Matter with Google Home

Alerts2 fields

Alerts specifications
Glass Breaking	Subscription required Details & conditions Sound detection for glass breaking is part of the paid Google Home Premium Standard plan.
Smoke Co Alarm	Subscription required Details & conditions Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sound detection is part of the paid Google Home Premium Standard plan.

Connectivity5 fields

Connectivity specifications
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Details & conditions Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2.4 GHz/5 GHz)
5 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Details & conditions Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2.4 GHz/5 GHz)
6 Ghz Wifi	No
Bluetooth	Yes Details & conditions Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet	No

Conversation Agent2 fields

Conversation Agent specifications
Local	No Details & conditions Google states that the Gemini for Home assistant requires the Google Home app, Wi-Fi and an internet connection.
Cloud	Yes

Display6 fields

Display specifications
Screen	No
Screen Type	Not applicable / unspecified
Color Screen	Not applicable / unspecified
Touch Screen	Not applicable / unspecified
Screen Size	Not applicable / unspecified
Screen Resolution	Not applicable / unspecified

Integrations5 fields

Integrations specifications
Google Home	Yes Details & conditions The official specs list Works with Google Home, and the speaker runs the Gemini for Home voice assistant.
Alexa	No
Apple Home	No Details & conditions Not listed in the Works with Apple Home accessory catalog. The speaker acts as a Matter hub inside Google Home rather than joining another Matter fabric as an accessory.
SmartThings	No Details & conditions The Works with SmartThings catalog lists Google Nest hardware only in the Camera, Doorbell and Thermostat categories, with no speakers or displays.
Home Assistant	Partially Details & conditions The Home Assistant Google Assistant integration lets you control Home Assistant devices from a Google Home speaker, but the speaker itself is not managed from Home Assistant.

Sensors4 fields

Sensors specifications
Motion	No
Temperature	No
Humidity	No
Ambient Light	No

Speech To Text2 fields

Speech To Text specifications
Local	No
Cloud	Yes

Text To Speech2 fields

Text To Speech specifications
Local	No
Cloud	Yes

Video3 fields

Video specifications
Camera	No
Field Of View	Not applicable / unspecified
Camera Off Switch	Not applicable / unspecified

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How this device compares

Google Home Speaker vs Other Similar Models

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

Recorded feature coverage

Google Home: 5 of 19 known answers are Yes

Integrations: 26% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 19 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Play Pause Controls: 9 of 19 known answers are Yes

Features: 47% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 19 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Thread border router: 12 of 19 known answers are Yes

Hub: 63% 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

5 of 19 models are from Google

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What Should You Verify Before Buying Google Home Speaker?

These checks describe voice assistants requirements. Confirm each one against the exact model’s current manufacturer documentation and your installation.

Check the supported platform, languages and regional features.
Verify controls for microphones and stored recordings.
Confirm which commands and routines require an internet connection.
Check Matter controller, Thread border router and Zigbee functions separately.

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