Google Nest Audio – Smart Speaker

Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker

In the ever-evolving world of smart speakers, Google has made a significant impact with its latest offering, the Nest Audio. Positioned between the compact Nest Mini and the powerful Home Max, the Nest Audio strikes a perfect balance in terms of price, size, and audio output. In this blog post, we will explore the features, design, and sound quality of the Nest Audio, based on information from The Verge and RTINGS.

Google Speaker Design and Build

The Nest Audio boasts a unique yet inoffensive design, resembling a loaf of ciabatta bread standing on its end. Its soft corners, rounded sides, and five different color options make it a versatile addition to any room. The speaker’s housing is made from partially recycled aluminum and magnesium, ensuring sturdiness and thermal dissipation. The fabric cover, made from recycled plastic mesh, remains dust-free even with regular use.

Google Nest Sound Quality

According to The Verge’s review, the Nest Audio offers a significant improvement in sound quality compared to its predecessor, the Google Home. Despite its compact size, the Nest Audio delivers impressive audio performance, with clear vocals, enhanced bass, and a fuller sound profile. It outperforms the Nest Mini and even rivals more expensive options like the Sonos One. However, for larger rooms or parties, the Home Max still reigns supreme.

Smart Features:

As a Google Assistant-powered device, the Nest Audio offers a wide range of smart features. With three built-in microphones, it responds to voice commands for playing music, controlling smart home devices, setting timers, and more. The machine learning engine accelerates response time, making it faster than the Google Home. Additionally, the Nest Audio supports music-specific voice controls, allowing users to move the currently playing music from one room to another with ease.

Integration and Connectivity

The Nest Audio seamlessly integrates with various music streaming services like YouTube Music, Spotify, and Pandora. Users can control the speaker through voice commands, casting audio from their phones, or pairing it directly via Bluetooth. However, unlike some other speakers, the Nest Audio lacks physical inputs for connecting external sources.