Google Home Mini is the best smart speaker when comes to its size and price. It has some good sound quality and better yet, it is a Google product. Therefore, you can get access to a lot of voice commands such as streaming music, getting traffic report, set timers and reminders, check scores and a lot more. This device works very well but we may need it to work without being plugged in.
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What is google home mini
Google Home Mini is a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s your own personal Google, always ready to help. Just start with “Ok Google” to get answers from Google, tackle your day, enjoy your entertainment, and control your smart home.
And when you ask for help, it can tell your voice from others for a more personalized experience.Google Home Mini works on its own or you can have a few around the house, giving you the power of Google anywhere.All devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network and have Bluetooth turned on. Requires a compatible TV with Chromecast built-in or an external Chromecast device connected via HDMI port and a strong Wi-Fi connection. Compatible smart devices required (sold separately).
How Does Google Home Mini Work Without Being Plugged In?
The Google Home Mini is a little black disc that you can put in any room of your house, and it will be able to answer questions, play music, and control smart home devices. But, how does Google Home Mini work without being plugged in? Is it solar powered? Does it just run off of positive energy?
The answer is not quite as exciting as the question. The Google Home Mini has a cord and needs to be plugged into an outlet for power. It’s also worth noting that it doesn’t have a battery backup, so if you unplug it then it will cease to work until you plug it back in again.
Where can i buy the google home mini?
Google Home Mini is available for purchase on the Google Store, and can be found at more than 5,000 retail stores in seven countries.You can buy Google Home Mini from the Google Store or find your nearest store to purchase it here.Google Home Mini comes in three colors: Chalk, Charcoal, and Coral.
What are the dimensions of Google Home Mini?
Google Home Mini is a small speaker that connects to the internet and lets you play music, control smart home devices and get answers to your questions. Google Home Mini works on its own or you can have a few around the house, giving you the power of Google anywhere.Google Home Mini has built-in microphones tuned for far-field voice recognition, so it can hear you from anywhere in the room — even while music is playing. You can control Google Home Mini with your voice from up to 5 meters away by saying “Ok Google”.
If you are within 1 meter of Google Home Mini, it will hear you even when music is playing loudly.Google Home Mini is easy to set up and use. Connect it to Wi-Fi and then connect it to your smart devices. It responds instantly to “Ok Google” and you’re ready to go.
How big is the power cord of the Google Home Mini?
The power adapter is only 6′ long. It’s made to plug into a wall socket. You could buy an extension cord, but if you have the device in another room, it might be hard to run an electrical cord to it.However, if you have a USB charger in the other room, you could use that instead.
The Google Home Mini connects via Micro USB cable and can be powered via any USB port on your computer or laptop or any 5V wall charger (like the ones used for mobile phones).
Can I plug Google Home Mini into any USB port?
Yes, you can plug Google Home Mini into any USB port. The only thing to note is that the USB port must be able to provide at least 1A of current. If you plug Google Home Mini into a lower powered USB port, it will charge slowly or not charge at all.If you have a laptop or desktop computer, the USB ports on those devices will provide enough power for Google Home Mini.
Some TVs have a USB port that is meant only to supply power to attached devices. These do not work with Google Home Mini because they are not capable of providing enough power (1A) to Google Home Mini.
Are there different colored power cords for the Google Home Mini?
The Google Home Mini is powered by a micro-USB cable plugged into a wall outlet like any other electronic device (e.g., your phone). The power cord comes in white, black, and gray.If you don’t want to plug the Google Home Mini into an outlet, it will still work without it. However, it will only work for ~40 minutes at a time and then turn off to preserve battery life.
Conclusion
When it comes to setting your mini up and getting it to respond, you may have a few hiccups. But those can mostly be ironed out—Google just rolled out a software update that addresses most of the issues Google Home users have had setting up the smart speaker. And you may even be able to do it without being plugged in at all: since it doesn’t take long for this speaker to get going, there’s no need to plug it in until you’re ready for some music.
