This is the Gemini Home Speaker. @9to5Google

This is the Gemini Home Speaker. @9to5Google

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

The new Google Home Speaker is here and here's everything you need to know.

Audio test tracks used

Track: Wiguez & Ric Waves - Shadow Of Ages [Arcade Release]
Music from Arcade by NoCopyrightSounds.
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Track: Lo-Fi Chilled
Music from Royalty Free Background Music.
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Track: Cajun Country
Music from The Orchard Enterprises.
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This is the Gemini Home Speaker.