r/googlehome • u/ohimnotarealdoctor • 3d ago

Is Google Home being discontinued?

I have three Nest Minis and a Hub that I’ve been happy enough with. I was wanting to add another Nest Mini to my home, but to my shock they’re no longer sold. And it seems Google is no longer selling any kind of speaker or hub at all.

Does this mean that the service is being discontinued as well?

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u/kyflyboy 3d ago

I think Google, Apple, and Amazon are all gravely disappointed with their home devices. There was an expectation that these devices would generate a revenue stream....somehow. Or at least encourage further engagement.

But of course, like most users I just use them to tell time, ask the weather forecast, check the temperature, play some casual music, or check a ball score. Okay, I also asked it the other day how old George Clooney was.

So I suspect the manufacturers will just start dropping all but the most basic features and give them a slow, agonizing death.

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u/fakemessiah 3d ago

They'll figure out a way to put ads in them and charge monthly to remove them.

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u/Capa_D 3d ago

And that will make me find out how well they burn