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Google Home Max - Smart Speaker & Home Assistant

8.8

Main Features

Loudspeakers can communicate over several rooms and be controlled centrally (e.g. via smartphone).

Multi-room

Controller app for Apple iOS devices.

iOS App

Controller app for Android devices.

Android App

Compatible with the Google Assistant.

Google Assistant

IFTTT stands for "If This Then That" and is a service that allows you to link simple statements. Example: When I enter my house in the evening, all the lights should turn on.

IFTTT

This product can communicate with other Bluetooth devices wirelessly.

Bluetooth

This product can communicate wirelessly with other devices over an existing WiFi network.

WiFi

Easy Installation

The Google Home Max is a powerful speaker and home assistant in one package. Impressive components, auto-equalization, and access to 40 million songs via streaming services makes it ideal for music lovers. The built-in home assistant also allows you to control your smart home and have your day run more smoothly.

All advantages at a glance

Powerful components
'Smart sound'
Voice-controlled home assistant
Play all of your music

Expert Reviews

8.8

Tested by tink expert
Moritz

This is the perfect smart speaker for music lovers who are ready to start their connected home. The Google Home Max gives you access to over 40 million songs via various streaming services while also giving you access to your own local music via Bluetooth and AUX port. The built-in home assistant lets you do things like get up-to-date traffic information, hear the latest news, and order things online - all via voice command.

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Product Information

Serious power: The Google Home Max has made it clear that Google is to be taken seriously on the speaker market. This smart speaker has dual 4.5-inch woofers for deep bass and customized tweeters for clear and pleasant highs. An acoustically transparent fabric mesh keeps playback smooth.
The future of sound: Google Home Max uses machine learning to adjust the equalizer settings to the speaker's surroundings. EQ settings are readjusted each time you move the speaker, giving you crystal clear sound no matter where you place it.
Make life easier: The voice-activated assistant is designed to make your home life easier. All you have to say is "Ok Google" to get accurate traffic information, the latest news, or see what's on today's schedule. You can even use Google Home Max to order everyday essential from stores such as Target and Walgreens.
Music lovers rejoice: Stream music from popular services such as Spotify and Pandora or listen to your local music library via Bluetooth or AUX cable. You can even ask the Google Assistant to play a specific song for you over Spotify (with a Spotify Premium subscription).
The Google Home App: In the app, you can see all music and entertainment services available, as well as view a breakdown of all voice-commands and features.

The Google Home Max in action

The latest iteration of the Google Home gives you a breathtaking music-listening experience and a convenient home-assistant in one package. Powerful components and smart software combine to make the Google Home Max a speaker that simply outclasses the competition. The Home Assistant can be used to control your smart home, access music & entertainment, and get the latest information from the largest database on the planet.

How does 'Smart Sound' work?

The walls and objects placed around a speaker amplify the bass frequencies of the audio being played, resulting in bass-saturated sound with indistinguishable highs. To counteract this effect, the Google Home Max is equipped with 6 microphones which measure the acoustics of a room. It then uses machine learning to adjust the equalizer settings, balancing out any possible bass-amplifying effect. It does this automatically every time you move the speaker so you'll have the best sound quality possible throughout your entire home.

The Google Home products work particularly well with the Google Chromecast. The Chromecast is a device which turns any conventional TV into a Smart TV. Using the Google Home Max together with the Chromecast allows you to ask the Google Assistant to play particular content from streaming services such as Netflix, HBO Now, and CBS using only your voice.

Expert Reviews

8.8

Tested by tink expert
Moritz

Installation 8

All you need to do is plug it in and download the Google Home app to get started. You'll then be taken step-by-step through the process and given a few voice-commands to try out.

Product Quality 10

Two 4.5 inch woofers and two custom tweeters deliver awesome sound quality. 6 built-in microphones auto adjust EQ settings to fit the speaker's surroundings.

App/Software 9

With a simple and intuitive user-interface, the Google Home app allows you to manage and control all of your connected devices, as well as providing access to useful features and functionalities.

Functionality 8

The Google Home Max is a powerful speaker with access to a wide-ranging music library via services like Spotify. You can also use it to plan your day and control your smart home.

Reliability 9

Connects directly to WiFi. You can play music from your local devices using Bluetooth. Far-field voice recognition lets you use the home assistant even if you play music loudly.

Design 8

The speaker has the same soft look as the other Google Home products. The white plastic cover and grey mesh material look great in every room you place it in.

Data Protection 9

Google Nest devices are equipped with a firewall that is always automatically updated. Data is encrypted in accordance with modern, standard regulations.

Value for Money 9

A terrific device for music lovers looking for a powerful speaker who want to stream from services such as Spotify and Pandora. Also great for owners of any of the Chromecast devices.

All you need to do is plug it in and download the Google Home app to get started. You'll then be taken step-by-step through the process and given a few voice-commands to try out.

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Technical Details

Product dimensions	Google Home Max: 13.2 x 7.4 x 6.0 in. Power cable: 6.56 ft.
Article weight	11.7 lbs.
Power supply	AC Power 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Speaker	Two 4.5 in. high-excursion (+/- 11 mm) dual voice-coil woofers Two 0.7 in. custom tweeters Sealed rigid housing Acoustically transparent fabric
Supported audio formats	HE-AAC, LC-AAC, MP3, Vorbis, WAV (LPCM), Opus, FLAC with support for high-resolution streams (24-bit/96KHz)
Inputs and ports	USB-C, 3.5mm jack, AC power
Processor	1.5 GHz 64-bit quad-core ARM® Cortex™ A53
Included at delivery	Google Home Max, Quick start guide, Power Cable, Magnetic Base

Installation

FAQs

What music streaming services is the Google Home Max compatible with?

You can access over 40 million songs through the Google Home Max's compatible streaming services. Currently, the following streaming services are supported:

Youtube Music
Spotify
Pandora
Google Play
TuneIn
iHeartRadio

Which smart home manufacturers is the Google Home Max compatible with?

Google Home works with 5,000 smart devices from more than 150 brands. Here's a selection of major manufacturers whose products can be controlled using the Google Assistant: