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Google Home Mini User Manual

Google Home Mini
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How to... Protect your privacy on Google Home
Anyone in your household can use the Google Home, and using a
device with so much personal information saved can be a problem.
But what is Google doing with your data and what can you do to
make your information safe?
Stop Google Assistant from listening
By its nature, the Google Home is always listening for its
wake word but there may be times when you don’t want
the Assistant to hear what you’re talking about. For peace
of mind, Google included a mute button on the back
of the Google Home and a switch on the base of the
Google Home Mini that allows you to stop it. When on,
the LEDs on top of the device will turn to a static orange
to indicate that the device isn’t currently listening and
cannot respond.
What does the Assistant know?
As you use your Google Home more and talk to
Google Assistant on a regular basis, it will get better
at responding. This is because the Google Home
records everything you ask or tell it to do. If you opted
to allow Google to see your personal information,
Google will use this along with your interaction history
with the Assistant to provide more accurate responses
to questions. You can view your Google Assistant history
by going to myactivity.google.com and going to the ‘My
Protect your
privacy on
Google Home
Here are some tips to keep your personal data
secure when using Google Home

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Google Home Mini Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power5V, 1.8A
ColorsChalk, Charcoal, Coral, Aqua
MaterialsFabric top, plastic base
PortsMicro-USB
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant
CompatibilityAndroid, iOS
Dimensions98 mm diameter, 42 mm height
Weight173 grams
Speakers40 mm driver
Microphonesfar-field microphones
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz/5 GHz), Bluetooth
Operating SystemGoogle Cast

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