Google discontinues Nest Home Mini and Nest Audio

Google has confirmed the end of production for its Nest Home Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers. These devices have been on the market for about five years (or longer, counting the 2017 Google Home Mini). The move follows the introduction of a new Google Home speaker, aligning with the company's strategy to embed its Gemini chatbot across its product lineup.

Existing Nest Mini and Nest Audio units will continue to receive full support, including regular software updates, security patches, and customer care, according to a Google spokesperson. The new Google Home speaker is priced at $100 — the same as the outgoing Nest Audio, but significantly higher than the Nest Home Mini, which retailed at $50 and often sold for less.