Google Home.
Google — cylindrical assistant speaker with capacitive controls on the top face; a rear button physically cuts every microphone; removable base grille sold as separate fabric and metallic covers
DISCONTINUED $129 2016-11-04
Key specs
Identity
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Category | Smart Speakers & Screens / Smart Speaker |
| Model numbers | — |
| Price (USD) | $129 |
Body & power
| Dimensions | 96.4 x 142.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 477 |
| Battery | None (mains powered) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi dual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ac |
What it does
- cylindrical assistant speaker with capacitive controls on the top face
- a rear button physically cuts every microphone
- removable base grille sold as separate fabric and metallic covers
- groups several units for whole-home audio
- separates voices for up to six household members
- doubles as a smart-home hub
Status & channels
| Device status | DISCONTINUED |
|---|---|
| Vendor status | Active |
| Cloud dependency | Core needs vendor cloud |
| Subscription | Subscription optional |
| Official page | vendor listing |
Common questions
Is Google Home still supported?
Google Home is no longer sold, last checked 2026-10-23. The device still works fine. If it relies on the maker's cloud, that part lasts only as long as the company keeps the servers running. It was released on 2016-11-04 at a price we verified on the maker's own page: $129. Main functions need the maker's cloud — if their servers go down, those features stop working. A subscription is optional and unlocks extra features on top of the base product. The company is still in business and shipping normally. Brick-risk scores 2 out of 5, from these: Core function depends on cloud. This entry is backed by 2 source links plus the official product page. No third-party review has been cited for this model. Its accessory ecosystem is rated Active. Within Smart Speakers & Screens it is filed as Smart Speaker.
Which accessories fit Google Home?
Google Home has 1 accessory checks on record: 1 fit, 0 do not fit, 0 not yet confirmed. The checks cover mount (1). The accessories named in those verdicts: HIDEit steel magnetic wall mount (discontinued SKU, made in USA), ZahoTse wall bracket/rack for the full-size Google Home speaker. By how sure each one is: 0 confirmed against a first-hand page, 1 resting on a maker or press statement, 0 flagged as speculation. 1 of the 1 carry the link to the source actually used. The most recent check on this model is dated 2026-11-01. Categories still without a verdict here: Case / cover, Screen protector, Charging case / dock, Prescription lenses, Strap / retention, Protective film. All of them are listed one by one on the device-accessories page, each naming the accessory and the source behind the answer.
Device accessories
Timeline
- 2016-11-04Launched
Sources & verification
- Official product page
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Nest_(smart_speakers)
- https://store.google.com/product/google_home
- Last verified: 2026-10-23
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