Of the three Nest Mini 2 speakers I own, only one needed additional activation steps. A little-known issue affected a small group of Nest devices with outdated firmware, which required reactivation.

But, while the Amazon Echo kickstarted the smart speaker revolution, Google offers a range of smart speakers of its own — like the relatively affordable and ultra-compact Google Nest Mini.

The Google Nest Mini is both a decent smart speaker for casual listening and a low-cost anchor for any smart home. As with any gadget though, glitches sometimes get in the way. When this happens ...

Perplexed Nest users had been turning to Google’s support team for possible solutions, but with little success. Luckily, Google just told Android Authority that it’s deployed a fix and that “all users ...

with gadgets like Nest Audio and Nest Mini for music, Nest Hubs for smart display, and the likes of Nest x Yale, Nest Cameras, and doorbells for security. Recently, however, a new and frustrating ...

Strap in to check out the Google Home products Google and the companies it owns make. The Nest Mini is perhaps the classiest of budget smart speakers. It’s less of a show-off than the latest Echo Dot, ...

It does seem to be affecting users across various regions and multiple devices as well, including Google Home, Nest Hub Max, Home Mini, Nest Audio, and Nest Hub.

OK Google, show us the list. Want all the skills of Google Assistant in a small fabric blob? Mount a Nest Mini on your wall and you’re away. With a textured cover that’s crafted from recycled plastic ...