Google Discontinues Nest Mini and Audio, Support Continues
WHO:
TechRadar - Google is the organization involved in the discontinuation of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio speakers.
WHAT:
Android Authority - The Google Home Speaker is priced at $100 and is described as a "spherical and stylish speaker" designed to fit in any home.
Android Authority - The Home Speaker features a quad-core A55 2.0GHz processor with a neural processing unit (NPU) for on-device AI and has a gigabyte of memory.
Android Authority - The Home Speaker's audio quality is described as falling between that of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio.
Android Authority - The Home Speaker can be paired with another Home Speaker to create a stereo output for the Google TV Streamer, supporting Dolby Atmos and other surround sound formats.
Android Authority - The Home Speaker has an audio driver that’s twice the size of the Nest Mini’s.
Android Authority - The Home Speaker costs the same as the Nest Audio when it launched, but it’s smaller and can’t match its sound quality.
Android Authority - Google describes the Home Speaker’s audio as “punching above its weight,” with the power to fill mid-sized rooms.
Android Authority - The Google TV Streamer “converts HD audio to a proprietary spatial audio format to deliver immersive cinematic sound out of just two Google Home Speakers.”
Android Authority - The Google Home Speaker is priced at $100 and is described as a spherical and stylish speaker designed to fit in any home.
Android Authority - The Home Speaker features a quad-core A55 2.0GHz processor with a neural processing unit (NPU) for on-device AI and has a gigabyte of memory.
Android Authority - The Home Speaker's audio quality is described as falling between that of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio.
Android Authority - The Home Speaker can be paired with another Home Speaker to create a stereo output for the Google TV Streamer, supporting Dolby Atmos and other surround sound formats.
TechRadar - Google has officially discontinued its Nest Audio and Nest Mini speakers.
Techmeme - Google has ended production of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio.
Techmeme - Existing devices will continue to be fully supported.
WHERE:
TechRadar - The discontinuation pertains to Google’s Nest-branded smart speakers.
WHEN:
Techmeme - The launch of Google’s new Home Speaker is approaching.
WHY:
TechRadar - The discontinuation was anticipated by observers in the tech community.
HOW:
Android Authority - The Home Speaker connects with the Google TV Streamer over Wi-Fi to deliver high-definition audio, utilizing a new software protocol for this functionality.
Techmeme - Google confirmed the discontinuation through official communication.
(UPDATED June 18, 2026 21:41 UTC)
Google has introduced the new Google Home Speaker, a stylish and spherical device priced at $100, designed to seamlessly fit into any home. It features a powerful quad-core A55 2.0GHz processor with a neural processing unit for on-device AI, and while its audio quality sits between the Nest Mini and Nest Audio, it boasts an audio driver twice the size of the Mini's. Additionally, the Home Speaker can be paired with another unit to create a stereo output for the Google TV Streamer, which enhances the listening experience with Dolby Atmos and other surround sound formats.
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 19:47 UTC)
Google has introduced the new Google Home Speaker, priced at $100, featuring a stylish spherical design that fits seamlessly into any home. This speaker is powered by a quad-core A55 2.0GHz processor with a neural processing unit for on-device AI and offers audio quality that sits between the Nest Mini and Nest Audio. Additionally, it can be paired with another Home Speaker to create a stereo output for the Google TV Streamer, delivering high-definition audio and supporting Dolby Atmos and other surround sound formats through a new Wi-Fi connection protocol.
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 18:05 UTC)
Google has officially discontinued its Nest Audio and Nest Mini speakers, marking the end of production for these popular smart devices. However, the company assures users that existing devices will continue to receive full support. As the tech community anticipated this move, attention now turns to the upcoming launch of Google’s new Home Speaker.