The Best Google Home Speaker (2026)

There's now only one worth buying--but you can still access new features on older models you might already own. Google's smart speaker approach has always been minimalist. With the Google Home Speaker's arrival in June, the tech giant's lineup is now simpler than ever: just a single speaker and two smart displays. That's not the only change Google has made to its smart home ecosystem this year. It also rolled out a new AI-powered assistant, Google Gemini for Home, replacing the longtime Google Assistant.