{"id":4185,"date":"2019-12-26T19:25:11","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/?p=4185"},"modified":"2020-03-16T15:20:41","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T14:20:41","slug":"google-nest-mini-avis-test-configuration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/technologie-internet\/google-nest-mini-avis-test-configuration\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Nest Mini: review, test and setup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Following a promotional offer from Google, like millions of people around the world, I was able to get the Google Nest Mini connected speaker for free. Here is my feedback, as well as my tips for properly configuring this speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I give you my opinion on this speaker that Google has managed to impose on millions of people with this pretty marketing feat. I also explain how to configure it, so as to take full advantage of it, without giving all your personal data to Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing the Google Nest Mini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"222\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/boite-google-nest-mini-1-222x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/boite-google-nest-mini-1-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/boite-google-nest-mini-1-757x1024.jpg 757w, https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/boite-google-nest-mini-1-768x1039.jpg 768w, https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/boite-google-nest-mini-1-1136x1536.jpg 1136w, https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/boite-google-nest-mini-1-1514x2048.jpg 1514w, https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/boite-google-nest-mini-1-1320x1785.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Google Nest Mini speaker is more than just a speaker. It is actually a connected speaker that acts as an assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It allows you to listen to music, set an alarm, know the weather, get information on current events and also control the connected objects of the house, if they are compatible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of characteristics, this speaker has three touch buttons: Volume Plus, Volume Less and Play \/ Pause. The enclosure is 42 mm high and 98 mm in diameter, weighing 181 g. It has indicator lights which are used to know whether the Assistant is active or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Google Nest Mini has a Quad-core ARM 64-bit 1.4 GHz processor, three ultra-sensitive microphones and a physical button on the side to enable \/ disable the microphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is available at 59 euros on the <a aria-label=\"Google Store (link to the product sheet) (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/fr\/product\/google_nest_mini\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Google Store (link to product sheet)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google offered one to its Premium Youtube subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After several days of testing, I must say that I am not disappointed with this speaker. I didn&#039;t really know what to expect before using this product, so I was guided by its functionality to test it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The enclosure is rather well studied, despite some slight faults. Here is the summary of the positive and negative points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Google Nest Mini works over Wi-Fi, so there is no distance limit between the phone and the speaker. Both devices must however be on the same WiFi coverage.<\/li><li>A physical switch on the speaker makes it possible to activate \/ deactivate voice recognition mechanically.<\/li><li>The speaker is capable of hearing and distinguishing sounds as well as a human (if not even better). It is possible to chat with the speaker more than 3 or 4 meters without raising your voice, if the sound is not too loud. Or even being in a room next door.<\/li><li>There is a notch on the back of the speaker so you can attach it to a wall with a screw.<\/li><li>Thanks to the Voice Match function, the speaker is able to distinguish the voices of different users to offer them a personalized experience. This feature can be turned on \/ off in the Google Home app settings.<\/li><li>It is possible to send (to cast) the sound on the speaker from a smartphone, a tablet, a computer or any other device which is connected to your Google account, and which is on the same home network (wifi)<\/li><li>The speaker can operate in complete autonomy (without smartphone or other device) when configured on the network.<\/li><li>It is possible to cast a video from your PC or smartphone to the speaker. <a href=\"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/technologie-internet\/enceinte-chromecast-comment-caster-le-son-methode-universelle\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">More informations<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Negative points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Too invasive: the enclosure requires a lot of personal information. This speaker is made to be your best personal assistant, so Google needs to know a lot about you, your tastes, and your habits to be relevant.<\/li><li>The speaker works with Wifi, so it is impossible to use it in a place without Wifi. In addition, if you take it to friends, you will have to redo the entire network configuration of the speaker.<\/li><li>The speaker must be connected to the power, there is no battery. That said, once the ideal location for connecting the speaker has been found, this allows users with no time restrictions. This makes the Google Nest Mini available 24 hours a day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unpacking and first configuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the box you will find the speaker, the power cable and a quick user guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/accessoires-google-nest-mini-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/accessoires-google-nest-mini-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/accessoires-google-nest-mini-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/accessoires-google-nest-mini-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/accessoires-google-nest-mini-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/accessoires-google-nest-mini-1320x1760.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Google Nest Mini accessories<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To configure and use your new speaker, just follow the steps below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Connect your speaker to the mains using the power cable.<\/li><li>Download and install the Google Home app if you haven&#039;t already. This application, available on Android and iOS, allows you to configure and manage your connected devices.<\/li><li>On the application, add a house (it is a virtual space in which you can add all your connected devices). Then in this house, add the speaker and configure it. Take the time to read each option carefully to be sure that the application meets your needs in terms of functionality and confidentiality.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\">More information : <a class=\"rank-math-link rank-math-link\" href=\"#\">Set up the Google Nest Mini &amp; #8211; Step by step (article to come)<\/a><br><br>Subscribe to the newsletter at the bottom of this page to be informed when the article is ready \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus: suggestion of voice commands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So that you can get a better idea of this speaker and what it offers or so that you can discover new functions offered by the Google Assistant, I have tested several varied commands for you. Here are the ones that work, and the ones that don&#039;t work yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\">Orders related to: <a href=\"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/technologie-internet\/google-nest-mini-avis-test-configuration\/\">Volume<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/technologie-internet\/google-nest-mini-avis-test-configuration\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Music<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/technologie-internet\/google-nest-mini-avis-test-configuration\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Radio<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/technologie-internet\/google-nest-mini-avis-test-configuration\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Calculator<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/technologie-internet\/google-nest-mini-avis-test-configuration\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Various<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volume control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>Turn the sound on<\/em> \u2799 This puts the sound at 100%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714 <\/span><em>Set the volume to 25%<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714 <\/span><em>Set the volume to <\/em>7 \u2799 You can adjust the volume with a number from 0 to 10. In our example, 7 corresponds to 70% of the maximum volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714 <\/span><em>Turn down the sound of 50%<\/em> \u2799 This cuts the volume in half<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2718<\/span> <em>Multiply \/ Divide the volume by 3<\/em> \u2799 &quot;Oulalalala, I pass my turn for this time, but I learn from my mistakes&quot;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2718<\/span> <em>Increase \/ Decrease volume by 20 decibels<\/em> \u2799 &quot;This is not in my strings, but I learn from my mistakes&quot; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music and Radio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>Change music<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>Make me listen to Bob Marley<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>Stop \/ Resume music<\/em> \u2799 It stops \/ resets the music<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>Put on some music that I like<\/em> \u2799 It works in my case. I imagine this only works if Google has already learned your musical preferences from using the Google Play Music app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>What is the name of this music?<\/em> \u2799 &quot;You are currently listening to (name of music) from (name of artist)&quot;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>I like this music<\/em> \u2799 &quot;I noticed that you like this type of content&quot;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2718<\/span> <em>What can I listen to?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>What is the result 14 times 2<\/em> \u2799 &quot;14 times 2 is 28&quot;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miscellaneous functions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>Are you a dangerous person?<\/em> \u2799 &quot;I would rather describe myself as someone useful and helpful&quot;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>Can you read books?<\/em> \u2799 &quot;There are no audiobooks in your Google Play Book library, you can buy one from the Google Play Store&quot;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>Why do you exist?<\/em> \u2799 I&#039;m here to help you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>Can you repeat?<\/em> \u2799 &quot;No problem&quot;, then she repeats what she said last<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2714<\/span> <em>Do you like someone ?<\/em> \u2799 &quot;I like to remember this advice from William Shakespeare: <em>Love everyone, trust very little; don&#039;t hurt anyone.<\/em>&quot;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical characteristics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2718 <\/span><em>What is the ideal distance to speak to you?<\/em> \u2799 &quot;I don&#039;t see how you help, to tell you the truth&quot;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2718 <\/span><em>How far should you speak?<\/em> \u2799 &quot;And there is the bug&quot;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"tadv-color\">\u2718 <\/span><em>Can I unplug you?<\/em> \u2799 &quot;Ouch ouch ouch, you put a glue on me&quot;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Google Nest Mini is fascinating and bodes well. She is an extraordinary assistant and rather practical. It is already full of potential despite some small gaps. The enclosure repeats it when it has not understood a question: &quot;I am not perfect, but I am improving day by day&quot;. It is very practical for listening to and controlling your music, as well as for doing other tasks without having your eyes fixed on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite all these positive points, one thing bothers me in this type of enclosure: it is the total intrusion into privacy. To function properly and offer so many features, the Google Nest Mini must be anchored in the home and in the daily life of the user. She must constantly listen to what is around her, so that she can respond to you when you speak to her. Note that only voice commands said after &quot;OK, Google&quot; are saved in your personal history. You can deactivate or delete voice backups on <a aria-label=\"myactivity.google.com (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.google.com\/activitycontrols\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">myactivity.google.com<\/a>, by unchecking the option &quot;\u00a0<em>Include voice and audio recordings<\/em>&quot;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more she knows about you the more it will be functional and relevant. But without this intrusion into our personal space, all the services offered by the speaker would not be functional and the Google Nest Mini would be just one speaker among many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I rather trust Google and I do not think that the data collected will be used for bad purposes. However, even if Google is very secure and transparent with regard to the data collected and their use, zero risk does not exist. If a hacker or a government succeeds in accessing its data, you might as well be exposed. All this data collected provides enough information to trace your life and know who you are: habits, history of voice commands, preferences, history of GPS positions, etc. &amp; #8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell me what you think of the concept of this speaker in the comments \ud83d\ude09<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Suite \u00e0 une offre promotionnelle de Google, comme des millions de personnes \u00e0 travers le monde, j&rsquo;ai pu obtenir gratuitement l&rsquo;enceinte connect\u00e9e Google Nest Mini. Voici mon retour d&rsquo;exp\u00e9rience, ainsi que mes astuces pour bien configurer cette enceinte. Dans cet article, je vous donne mon avis sur cette enceinte que Google a r\u00e9ussi \u00e0 imposer [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4369,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[869],"tags":[94,747,190,744,280,746,742,745,546],"class_list":["post-4185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technologie-internet","tag-avis","tag-commandes-vocales","tag-donnees-personnelles","tag-enceinte-connectee","tag-google","tag-google-home","tag-nest-mini","tag-objet-connecte","tag-test"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4185"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4185\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/currenttrends.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}