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Google Home Speaker (2026)

GoogleHome wireless speaker

Home Speaker (2026)

Released 25 June 2026.4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-home-speaker-gemini-featuresRead 21 October 2026Google blog, 17 June 2026: pre-order now, on shelves June 25. 9to5Google confirms June 25 for the United States. Last checked 21 October 2026.

Rated audio power
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Playback time (claimed)
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Dust and water rating
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Weight
396g

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General

Series
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Model numbers
G99E5, GA10554-US, GA10556-US, GA09978-US, GA10555-US7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026Speakers and displays safety and regulatory guide, Google Home Speaker: US, Canadian, EU and Japanese statements give model number G99E5. The retailer SKUs are GA10554-US Hazel, GA10556-US Berry, GA09978-US Porcelain and GA10555-US Jade. Other regions use other suffixes, such as GA10554-AU.11Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/google-home-speaker-smart-speaker-with-gemini-for-home-voice-assistant-and-360-degree-sound-berry/J39TC8JG74Read 21 October 2026Best Buy US lists Berry as model GA10556-US, SKU 6642296. Best Buy Canada lists Hazel as G99E5.12Retailer pageabt.com/Google-Home-Smart-Speaker-with-Gemini-in-Hazel-GA10554US/p/249094.htmlRead 21 October 2026Abt lists Hazel as GA10554-US. GA09978-US (Porcelain) and GA10555-US (Jade) come from retailer listings in search results (SHI, ADI Global) that block normal fetches. The numbers follow the same sequence as the confirmed Hazel and Berry numbers.
GTIN / EAN
840353926257, 84035392619612Retailer pageabt.com/Google-Home-Smart-Speaker-with-Gemini-in-Hazel-GA10554US/p/249094.htmlRead 21 October 2026Abt lists UPC 840353926257 for Hazel GA10554-US. The Porcelain UPC 840353926196 comes from an SHI listing for GA09978-US seen in search results. SHI blocks normal fetches.
Announced
1 October 20255Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-cams-home-speaker-walmartRead 21 October 2026Google blog, 1 October 2025: introducing the new Google Home Speaker, to launch in spring 2026 for $99.99. 9to5Google says it was teased earlier at the August 2025 Made by Google event. The blog post is stored as the announcement.
Status
Available3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026The Google Store US page lists the speaker at $99.99 with a buy option in October 2026.
Predecessor
Google Nest Audio15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: the Google Home Speaker is the successor to the Nest Audio, which Google recently ended. Engadget says it replaces the Nest Audio, and RTINGS calls it the spiritual successor.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$99.993Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026The page lists $99.99. This matches the launch price in the Google blog post of 17 June 2026. US prices exclude sales tax.4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-home-speaker-gemini-featuresRead 21 October 2026$99.99 in the US.11Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/google-home-speaker-smart-speaker-with-gemini-for-home-voice-assistant-and-360-degree-sound-berry/J39TC8JG74Read 21 October 2026Best Buy lists $99.99, the same as the maker price.
Launch price (EU)
€119.999Maker product pagestore.google.com/fr/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Google Store France lists 119,99 EUR. The stores in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Austria list the same price. Germany is not among the launch countries, so no German maker price exists. The price includes VAT. IT Daily reports 119.99 EUR including VAT at launch.13Reviewitdaily.com/reviews/workplace/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026The review names 119.99 euros including VAT.
Markets
US, CA, GB, IE, FR, ES, IT, NL, DK, NO, SE, FI, BE, CH, AT, JP, AU, NZ10Press article9to5google.com/2026/06/17/google-home-speaker-launchRead 21 October 2026Pre-orders from 17 June 2026 in 18 countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Colours
Hazel, Porcelain, Jade, Berry1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Hazel, Porcelain, Jade and Berry. The sheet says color availability varies by region and channel. The Google Store and press say Jade and Berry are sold only on the US Google Store.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Hazel, Porcelain, Berry (US only), Jade (US only).4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-home-speaker-gemini-featuresRead 21 October 2026Hazel, Porcelain, Jade (US exclusive) and Berry (US exclusive).10Press article9to5google.com/2026/06/17/google-home-speaker-launchRead 21 October 2026Porcelain and Hazel worldwide. Jade and Berry only on the US Google Store.
Speaker type
Home2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026The speaker has no battery and must be plugged into a wall outlet. It is sold as a smart speaker for the home, so it is a home speaker.

Audio

Audio channels
Mono14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026RTINGS review of 27 August 2026 lists as a con that the speaker downmixes stereo content to mono. It has one driver.
Audio drivers
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)
Omni-directional full-range driver158
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Driver: omni-directional sound with 58 mm full-range driver. Driver power is not published.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: a single 58 mm full-range driver with no dedicated tweeter.
Passive radiators
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Rated audio power
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Rated audio power on mains
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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Adjustable equalizer
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Equalizer bands
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Automatic sound adjustment
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Sound modes
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Wireless stereo pairing
Yes6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7559493Read 21 October 2026Pair Google smart speakers for stereo sound lists Google Home Speaker (2026). Both speakers must be the same model and in the same room. A stereo pair also works as audio for a Google TV Streamer.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: two units can pair with the Google TV Streamer only for stereo home theater audio, which Google says is software only. Google's support page lists stereo pairing of two Google Home Speakers for music.
Speaker link protocols
Google Home speaker groups3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Speaker groups feature: group the speaker with other Nest speakers, Nest displays and Google Cast-enabled devices to play music through the home. No maximum group size is published.
Max linked speakers
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Max Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity

Bluetooth audio playback
Yes14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Bluetooth: Yes. SoundGuys confirms Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC for audio.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.4 limited to the SBC codec.
Bluetooth version
5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4.7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026The EU radio table lists Bluetooth at 2400 to 2483.5 MHz, which fits the sheet.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.4 limited to SBC.
Bluetooth profiles
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Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz).7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026The EU radio table lists Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Wi-Fi: Yes.
Wi-Fi standards
802.11ax1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Only 802.11ax is named. Older standards are not listed because no maker source names them.
Network audio protocols
Google Cast3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Speaker groups: the speaker can be grouped with other Nest speakers, Nest displays and Google Cast-enabled devices. The page does not use the words Chromecast built-in.
USB audio input
No15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: no aux input or wired connections of any sort. The USB-C connection handles power only and there is no USB audio.
USB drive playback
Not available
USB audio file formats
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Ports
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Controls and software

Speakerphone
Yes14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Speakerphone: Yes. Detailed test results are members only.
Voice assistants
Gemini for Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technology: Gemini for Home and Voice Match. Needs the Google Home app, Wi-Fi and an internet connection. Features vary by country and language.16Reviewengadget.com/2200116/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: the first Google speaker made for the Gemini for Home voice assistant.
Controls
Capacitive touch controls on top with three touch areas: right side raises the volume, left side lowers it, middle plays and pauses, Two-stage microphone mute switch on the bottom1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sensors: capacitive touch controls (3 touch areas). Microphones: 2-stage mic mute switch (hardware mute). Which area does what comes from Engadget and 9to5Google.16Reviewengadget.com/2200116/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: tapping the left or right side adjusts the volume and tapping the middle pauses and resumes media playback.
Companion app
Google Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026The sheet lists Works with Google Home and the Google Home app.
App platforms
iOS, Android1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Supported operating systems for Google Home app: iOS, Android.
User firmware updates
Not available
Built-in lighting
Not available
Lighting modes
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Smart home

Matter controller
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home compatibility: Works as a hub for Matter with Google Home.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: a Thread border router with Matter support makes it a capable smart home hub.
Thread border router
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home connectivity: Thread 1.3 border router (2.4 GHz).7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026The EU radio table lists a Thread radio at 2.4 GHz.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: Thread border router with Matter support.
Zigbee hub
Not available

Battery and charging

Built-in battery
No2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Google Nest and Home device specifications: the speakers listed do not come with a battery and must be plugged into a wall outlet.14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Battery Powered: No.
Playback time (claimed)
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Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
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Nominal battery voltage
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Battery chemistry
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User-replaceable battery
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Full charge time
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Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
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Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability

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Dust and water rating
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Floats
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Drop resistance
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Drop test height
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Carry features
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Measured

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Playback time (measured)
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Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width107Height86.6Depth107mm(4.2 × 3.4 × 4.2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Product dimensions for regions outside the US: 86.6 mm height x 107 mm diameter. The body is round, so width and depth are both the diameter.13Reviewitdaily.com/reviews/workplace/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026The review gives a diameter of 107 mm and a height of 86.6 mm, the same as the maker.
Weight
396g(14 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Weight for regions outside the US: 396 g, speaker plus captive cable, without the power adapter. The US figure is 0.9 lb. The Google support specs page gives 408 g for the same 0.9 lb, which is a conversion of the rounded US figure. The sheet's 396 g is stored.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026This page lists 0.9 lb (408 g) for the device and says the figures apply to US adapters. 408 g is the rounded US pound figure converted, so it is not stored. The spec sheet states 396 g.
Body materials
3D-knit fabric3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Crafted from 37% recycled materials and wrapped in a yarn made with a 3D knitting process.

Certifications

FCC IDs
SZG-G99E517Regulatory filingfccid.io/SZG-G99E5Read 21 October 2026FCC ID SZG-G99E5, grantee Weifang Goertek Electronics, product code G99E5, original equipment grant of 12 August 2025 with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. G99E5 is the model number in Google's safety and regulatory guide for the Google Home Speaker. Goertek is the manufacturer.
Other certifications
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In the box

In the box
Google Home Speaker, Power adapter (30 W USB-C PD), 1.5 m captive power cable (connected to speaker), Quick start guide, Safety and warranty document1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026In the box: speaker, power adapter, 1.5 m captive power cable connected to the speaker, quick start guide, safety and warranty document. The adapter is listed as 30 W Type-C USB-PD PPS.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9322027Read 21 October 2026Google Hardware Limited Warranty for the USA and Canada: one year from the date of original retail purchase for a new product, 90 days for a refurbished one. The Google Home Speaker safety guide points to the Google Hardware Warranty Center for its warranty.

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