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Google Home Speaker - Light Porcelain
GA09978-AU
NEW PRODUCT
$199
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Rich 360° sound
- Compatible with Google Home and Matter
- 86.6 height x 107 diameter (mm)
- Comes with Gemini, Googles new voice assistant1
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Model Number:
- GA09978-AU
- Supported Systems:
- Supported operating systems for Google Home app: iOS, Android
- Voice Assistant:
- Gemini
- Connections:
- Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2.4 GHz/5 GHz), Bluetooth® v5.4, Thread 1.3 border router (2.4 GHz)
Smart Features
- Works with Google Assistant:
- Yes
General Information
- Type:
- Smart Speaker
- Family:
- Google Home
- Colour:
- White
- Supplier Colour:
- Light Porcelain
- Sensor Technology:
- Capacitive touch controls (3 touch areas)
- Subscription:
- 6-month Google Home Premium Standard trial for new users via redemption. Offer ends 30/09/26*
- Additional Features:
- Gemini voice assistant, 3 far-field microphones, 2-stage mic mute switch (hardware mute), Omni-directional sound with 58 mm full-range driver^, Quad Core A55 2.0 GHz with NPU Processor, Google Home Speaker glows from underneath to let you know when it’s listening or speaking.
- What's In The Box:
- Google Home Speaker, Power adapter, 1.5 m captive power cable (connected to speaker), Quick start guide, Safety & warranty document
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Smart Features
- Works with Google Assistant:
- Yes
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 86.6
- Product Width (mm):
- 107
- Product Depth (mm):
- 107
- Product Weight (g):
- 396
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 148
- Box Width (mm):
- 114
- Box Depth (mm):
- 114
- Box Weight (kg):
- 1
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At a glance
The Google Home Speaker in Light Porcelain is a smart speaker for music, voice help and connected home control. It suits families, casual listeners and Google-based households wanting simple everyday assistance and 360-degree sound. Key strengths are natural voice interaction, smart home routines and multi-speaker pairing. A limitation is that some newer assistant features and advanced functions may depend on subscriptions, compatible devices or Google services.
What it’s great for
- Music Streaming
- Voice Assistance
- Smart Home Control
- Daily Reminders
- Multi-Room Audio
Where it works best
- Living Room
- Kitchen
- Bedroom
- Open-Plan Home
- Family Areas
Who it’s for
- Google Smart Home Users
- Families
- Casual Music Listeners
- Busy Households
- First-Time Smart Speaker Buyers
Things to consider
Some advanced assistant and automation features may require a subscription, extra setup or other compatible Google devices, so it is less self-contained than more specialised premium smart speakers.
Smart home ecosystem compatibility
Best suited to Google Home-compatible devices and households already using Google services
Voice assistant performance score
8.5/10 - strong for natural voice interactions, daily help and smart home requests within the Google ecosystem
Music quality rating
8/10 - clear, room-filling 360-degree sound that suits everyday listening well
Multi-room flexibility
8/10 - well suited to multi-speaker setups and broader Google Home audio use
Family friendliness
9/10 - easy voice access, shared household usefulness and simple everyday task support make it family-friendly
Key benefits
- 360-degree Sound: Helps fill a room more evenly so music and spoken audio are easier to enjoy from different positions.
- Gemini Voice Assistant: Supports more natural voice help for daily questions, reminders and general hands-free tasks.
- Smart Home Control: Lets you control and automate compatible smart home devices with simple voice requests.
- Media Streaming: Makes it easy to play music and other audio content without needing to use your phone constantly.
- Natural Voice Options: Offers a choice of more natural-sounding assistant voices to better suit household preferences.
- Stereo Pairing Support: Can be paired with another compatible speaker for a wider, more immersive listening setup.
- Home Theatre Pairing: Can work with up to two speakers and a compatible Google TV Streamer for a more cinematic TV audio experience.
- Hands-Free Household Help: Useful for setting and editing reminders, checking information and managing everyday routines while multitasking.
Q: Can this Google Home Speaker be used as a portable speaker?
A: No. This model does not include a built-in battery, so it needs to stay connected to mains power to work. It suits rooms where you want a permanent smart speaker, rather than carrying audio around the house or outdoors.
Q: Can the Google Home Speaker act as a smart home hub for Matter or Thread devices?
A: Yes. It supports Matter with Google Home and works as a Thread 1.3 border router, which can help connect compatible smart home devices more directly. You will still need the Google Home app, Wi-Fi and supported products.
Q: Can this speaker be paired with another speaker or used with a Google TV Streamer?
A: Yes. It can be paired with another compatible speaker for wider sound, and Google states up to two speakers can be paired with a supported Google TV Streamer setup. The streamer is sold separately and supported content is required.
Q: How does microphone privacy work on this Google Home Speaker?
A: It has a physical two-stage mic off switch on the bottom, so you can mute the microphones when you do not want voice listening active. The glowing base also gives a visible cue when the speaker is listening or responding.
Q: What does Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 mean in everyday use on this speaker?
A: Wi-Fi 6 helps with stable streaming and smart home responsiveness on compatible home networks, while Bluetooth 5.4 gives a direct wireless connection from supported devices. For voice assistant features, the speaker still needs Wi-Fi and internet access.