Whether you’re just beginning to take advantage of innovative home technologies or have already been using bright lighting, thermostats, and doorbells, Google Home Max can help you get the most out of your innovative home systems. This voice-controlled device connects to your wireless network and gives you access to virtually all smart devices in your home. You can use it to check the weather, make phone calls, play music, prevent traffic, and control compatible smart home devices.
Design
Designed to be a seamless piece of furniture, Google Home Max’s design is minimalist. The speaker itself is a single block of plastic. The grille is a fabric-covered front with an ambient light sensor that adjusts the brightness of the LEDs.
The speaker also has a 3.5mm audio jack and USB-C port. The speakers are compatible with a range of smart home devices. This includes Philips Hue light bulbs, Nest thermostats, and Google’s smart home hub.
Google Home Max also features an intelligent sound feature. This feature adjusts the sound settings based on where the speaker is placed. The sound is drawn out for 30 seconds before being released. This allows the speaker to create a robust presence for lower register instruments.
Sound quality
Whether you’re using it as your digital assistant or a speaker, Google Home Max is a well-made smart speaker with excellent sound quality. The speaker produces great bass, and its audio quality is better than other smart speakers on the market.
While Google Home Max lacks EQ control, the Smart Sound feature works to tune the speaker to the room. In addition, the speaker has an Ethernet adapter, which allows you to stream music from devices like an iPod or turntable. It can also be hooked up to a TV without a remote.
The speaker also includes Bluetooth and USB-C inputs and can charge devices. It’s also a Cast speaker so that you can pair it with other Cast-enabled speakers.
Cost
Those looking for a big, loud, smart speaker might want to look at Google Home Max. The speaker delivers a rich sound for high-register instruments and subtle bass depth for lower-register instruments.
The speaker also has six far-field microphones that ensure voice pick-up in various environments. The speaker is also compatible with Google Assistant, which can order food, control lighting, and synchronize music between rooms.
The speaker is also compatible with Chromecast and Bluetooth, allowing users to send music via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to other devices. The speaker can also play music from YouTube Red, Spotify, and Pandora.
Home Max has a capacitive touch strip that works similarly to the touch ring on Google Home. It also has a volume control, a microphone on/off switch, and a 3.5mm input jack.
Sold out on the Google Store
Those hoping to get the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are out of luck. Google has run out of inventory on both flagships. Luckily, there are some options for extra shipping.
For those who have already gotten their hands on a Pixel or Pixel XL, there are some options for trading in your unit. The trade-in process allows you to recycle your old model and save money.
If you’re interested in a Pixel or XL but can’t get your hands on one, you may want to join the waitlist. This will allow you to be notified when the phone becomes available. You’ll also be able to choose the color and configuration of your new device.
