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G.Y. LandGarran 2605, ACT
- 82 reviews
- 85 likes
Google Home, the entire House linked - Would be Nice if it Works - But very temperamental.
Since about one year, I have the entire house linked up with the top of the range Google Max and other Google Home devices. My intention to be always on the forefront in technology was good and I purchased all my items from JB Hi-Fi. The service at JB Hi-Fi was as always very good.
Nevertheless, Google Home is at best considering my experiences to be described as "experimental". If it works, and it does at times, it is working fine, but many times it does not do anything and will not follow my embedded voice. Often I have to repeat myself seve...
Purchased in March 2020 at JB Hi-Fi for $389.00.
John BSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
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- Verified purchase
Perfect addition to the kitchen.
If you can get over the privacy concerns over using this device, its a useful little thing - kind of like a swiss army knife but for the kitchen. Besides all the benefits of hooking it up to a smart home set up (controlling tv and lights and all your other gadgets) it has many, many benefits.
When we first bought it my wife was rolling her eyes telling me telling me off for wasting money on this toy. But after a few months of using it, we can't do without it.
The feature that gets used the most in our household is the timer. You can tell Goog...
Read morele to put on multiple timers simultaneously, so you can put a timer for your slow cooker, your boiled egg and whatever else. If you have toddlers roaming the kitchen - the next feature is a lifesaver - YouTube. When a toddler needs a distraction, all you need to do is to command it to play Cocomelon or Wiggles Nursery Rhymes on YouTube. Perfect distraction. Very essential when cooking and you need that instant distraction. It can entertain the kids - you can ask it certain facts, make animal noises, recite the ABC's, answer math questions, count to 100 and so on. It's like having a handy mini-tablet in the kitchen. When it's not being used and by linking it up to Google Photos you can use it as a digital photo frame. And the sound quality is decent enough to listen to radio or to songs on YouTube.Purchased in December 2019 at Harvey Norman for $168.00.
DamoonTwoWide Bay-Burnett, QLD
- 28 reviews
- 16 likes
What a game changer!!!!!
Last year I was stuck for ideas for the wife for her birthday, I looked at a few things and ended up buying the Google Home Nest and a chromecast as I thought it would be something interesting. She opened it and it was lukewarm, it got hooked up and it was just something to toy around with in the kitchen for a while. It played YouTube, music, answered some questions, told jokes etc so I thought I would add a light to it, well we haven't really stopped since then. Let's say that our house now is pretty much controlled or able to be controlled by...
Read more this. We have lights in around 90% of the areas, mini speakers in all the rooms, security cameras, motion sensors, tv's, stereos and more all linked up to this one little device (with a bit of help from the app too). Now I can hear some saying, that it is just lazy but at times it is a real luxury but it is also a necessity. I come home very late and instead of leaving lights on, I can turn them on via the app when I get home, I can also see via the cameras if the kids have done their jobs and also see what they are playing on the tv or speakers. A great option is that the kids can ask google to turn their bedroom lights on or off without using the switch which is awesome when their beds are not within arms length of the light switch and by saying goodnight to Google they can also read them bedtime stories or play relaxing music to help them sleep and for those of us who do night shifts and can't be there all the time that is a great help. The Nest itself is pretty much a 7 inch tablet that is voice activated to do pretty much anything you ask, it can be a stereo, it can be a mini tv and it can also help the kids with assignments, homework etc by being instant access to the internet. If you have ever considered having a central control hub for everything then this is a great starting point and you're not limited to where you can go from there.Purchased in July 2019 at Officeworks for $150.00.
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Sparkyv8Perth, WA
- 8 reviews
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- Verified purchase
Excellent device for use in the kitchen
I bought this to sit on top of a coffee machine in my kitchen and what a useful addition it has been. Everything from displaying the time, watching/listening to youtube music videos and food recipes, to displaying my photos functions very well, especially for the bargain basement price! Love it!
Purchased in April 2020 at JB Hi-Fi for $129.00.
KazGeelong
- 14 reviews
- 4 likes
- Home Hub Chalk
- Verified purchase
Great Digital Photo Frame
I have hundreds of photos on Google Photos and it's great to have them displayed on the Home Hub. It has a good quality speaker which is plenty loud to fill a living room. It functions OK as a smart assistant.
Purchased in November 2019 at The Good Guys for $307.00.
AndrewCentral Queensland, QLD
- 107 reviews
- 33 likes
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- Verified purchase
Does exactly what it says it will do on the box
This is not the loudest smart speaker, nor does it have the largest screen, but at its price point it is just right. You can pay more if you want louder or larger, but for me it is not too large to be obnoxious whilst still being large enough to read without glasses. As for audio volume, well I have an audio system for that - this is just for issuing instructions / asking questions to.
Some reviews have indicated that the WiFi capability of this device is lacking, but I have never experienced that.
One problem that I do agree with is that the...
Read more wall plug for 240v to 5v micro USB cable is too large to fit in between other plugs. I solved the problem by using a different adapter / cable - it works, but would be better if the consumer didn't have to solve these sort of simple problems that the manufacturer imposed upon us. The display is clear, 1024 x 600, bright enough for reading / watching in the middle of the day, can easily watch YouTube / surveillance camera / calendar / shopping list / timer / alarm / smart lights ect. The microphone can easily pick up everybody's voice, from anywhere in the Kitchen / Family Room area. I have had this for a little over a year now (Christmas 2018), and there have been 0 issues with it. No mechanical / electrical / electronic problems at all.Purchased in December 2018 at Harvey Norman for $199.00.
Matt WSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 4 reviews
Brilliant
Does what it says on the box. Nice photo frame and clock face. Entertains the kids when needed. Speaker could be better but that’s what the Max model is for.
Purchased in November 2019.
rubbish instructions
tried to install hub, no instructions given except on phone which are no existent. no help information. would not ever purchase again will be looking for a refund from supplier
Purchased in January 2020 at JB Hi-Fi for $199.00.
Paul D.Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Works great...shame plug doesnt fit AU wall socket
Responds quickly to voice commands.
Excellent photo frame and Google photo integration.
Pairs with bluetooth speakers.
Would give 5 stars if the wall plug fitted properly in a twin wall socket. Whoever designed the plug didnt do proper research. Epic fail.
Purchased in December 2019 at Officeworks Physical store for $200.00.
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jakeGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 10 reviews
- 2 likes
Does what it says
The speaker is alright and the screen size isn't too big or small. I like that the clock dims at night and it doesn't light up the room. My only issue with this is that I can't select the music I wish to listen to unless I ask Google to do it
Purchased in December 2019 at The Good Guys for $124.00.
Yani23Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 5 reviews
I'd recommend
We have used our google home hub for 12 months now and love it.
Pay for a google music subsricption and get any music at your feet.
We use it daily to set timers, alarms, ask the weather, watch you tube.... Everything. We love it. We don't have any of the other start devices, but will get some lights soon.
Purchased in December 2018 at JB Hi-Fi for $199.00.
papaSydney
- 13 reviews
- 2 likes
- Home Hub Chalk
- Verified purchase
Good potential but not there yet
The idea is good, the implementation not really.
For instance, it automatically detected my 2 Android Smart TVs but it cannot manage them. I have researched the issue and discovered that TV management was working fine until the latest Android update. The update was released months ago and the issue has not been fixed yet.
Also, since Android is Google, I believe they should test their own products compatibility and interoperability a little bit better before releasing them to the public.
Also, when you add a new Lighting Device to Mirabell...
Read morea Genio it does not automatically appear. You have to unlink Mirabella Genio and re-link it in order for the new device to appear and be manageable via Google Hub. I tried to contact technical support for assistance with a few other things but they never replied to me. The only way I was able to get some assistance was via the user forum. Google is obviously not putting enough effort in developing and maintaining this product.Purchased in September 2019 at JB Hi-Fi for $139.00.
Lauren W.
- 2 reviews
Love it! But sometimes hard to find a recipe I already use frequently.
The functionality of everything is really great with the home hub. I'd definitely buy it again. My only complaint is locating recipes I already use has been hard and some I can still not add to my cookbook no matter how many different searches I try.
Purchased in September 2019 at JB Hi-Fi Online Store for $139.00.
MichellePerth, WA
- 4 reviews
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- Verified purchase
Love it !
I have only had the Google Home Hub for a few days, but I am loving it so far.
I have synced my LIFX lights and can turn them on and off by voice command from my lounge room where the hub is situated.
I can easily get the weather forecast just by talking to it. I no longer need to pick up a device and search, Google Home Hub does this for me.
So for the Google Home Hub is a winner for me !
Purchased in August 2019 at The Good Guys for $139.00.
Jo_LSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 8 reviews
- 2 likes
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I was left feeling like I would have happily paid more for some better thought out features
An attractive looking device with a nice screen. Where it falls short are its missing some features that would really make it useful eg (1) It has no battery backup at all, If you happen to need to move it even a short distance it powers off until you plug it in again. Same in a black out (2) There is no native search engine. Oddly you cant directly access Google even though its a Google device. You can however say 'Hey Google, what is .... ' and it will open a relevant Wikipedia page on that topic. You can then click on the links in ...
Read morethat Wikipedia entry to get to related web pages (3) For most things you have to use voice commands. You cant type a short command on the touch screen. In a shared family environment there are times when you might not want to talk out loud to the hub (eg someone sleeping in the same room, others in mid conversation)....but then maybe I am expecting too much for something that only costs $147Purchased in July 2018 at Officeworks for $147.00.
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CyberKingKongCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
- 19 reviews
- 12 likes
Great Start for Google Ecosystem in a Smart Home
This is my first smart home device I purchased. It comes with a voice command, decent size display, and not-too-bad sound. I think Google Assistant is smarter than other assistants in the current market. I am quite happy with the purchase.
Purchased in November 2018 at Officeworks Online store for $218.00.
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Michael TranSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
Good Product for Voice and integrates well with devices - However, limited in language and response
Good Product for Voice and integrates well with devices - However, limited in language and response. Disappointed that they did not have any chinese on this device yet. Voice sometimes is a hit and miss, as I have had to repeat myself, however it is pretty good AI when you do ask it a question as it comes up with answers you generally want to know and is pretty accurate.
Purchased in May 2019 at Ebay for $150.00.
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Gary LGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 12 reviews
- 5 likes
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Limited use. Don't use for appointments
This is an oh so sexy piece of technology. However, it's uses are very limited in my view. Sure, it can do a lot of things, but if you want just want something simple, you might be very disappointed.
In my case, I just wanted it to show upcoming appointments for my stepfather who is 88 to help him easily keep track of things. While it does have a function to do that, you have to dig deep. to enable it.
It is useless for the elderly who have trouble coming to grips with the smart technology of today.
In all honesty, how hard would it be to...
Read more provide a customization option that allows you to choose what is shown on screen? It also is fully voice activated, so touching the screen will not always give you what you want. It will actually ask you to ask it instead. Great of us, but not so great for those who have alzheimer's and may not remember things.Purchased in April 2019 at Catch for $158.00.
KhurramGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
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Makes life so much easier
I primarily use it to control my smart home products (which are increasing by the day). Performance and reliability are excellent. Google AI and continued conversation are what make it much better than other smart home ecosystems. Addition of screen makes it much easier to see what Google understood. Without the screen, it could sometimes be frustrating, but not anymore.
Screen also works as an excellent photo frame and a bed side clock when needed.
Only downside is, it is making me even lazier, now I want everything to be done by voice.
Purchased in January 2019 for $178.00.
Darcy
- 2 reviews
Terrible
Garbage Product my husband was conned into buying! Do not purchase! its just a basic clock that can barely maintain an internet connection! Honestly I wouldn't re gift this nightmare of a product. They sell it as a finished item but all the reviews say how it cannot hold an internet connection so please DO NOT waste your hard on money on this under developed piece of detritus. I love my husband but im thinking about sending him back with this ridiculous WASTE of money.
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