Google Home Speaker arrives June 25 with Gemini AI and 40% faster commands
First new smart speaker in six years ships next week with Gemini AI and 360-degree sound.
Deep Dive
Google launches the $99 Home Speaker on June 25, its first new smart speaker in six years, designed specifically for Gemini for Home. It offers 360-degree sound, can be paired for stereo or used with Google TV Streamer for spatial surround, and acts as a Matter controller and Thread border
Key Points
- Ships June 25, preorders open today, priced at $99 in four colors.
- First Google smart speaker built for Gemini for Home; latency improved by 40% with 2,500+ issues fixed.
- Supports 360-degree sound, stereo pairing, and spatial surround with Google TV Streamer; also a Matter controller and Thread 1.3 border router.
Why It Matters
Google’s first smart speaker in six years brings AI-driven natural conversations and enhanced smart home control to everyday users.