The Google Home Speaker sounds good and looks great — but it’s finicky

The review examines the new Google Home speaker, praising its sound quality and attractive design. In testing, the device reliably detects the wake phrase "Hey, Google" even at full volume. However, the author notes that the microphones occasionally miss whispered commands from another room, indicating a finicky responsiveness.

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