Google has confirmed the discontinuation of the Nest Home Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers following the introduction of a new smart home speaker. These devices, originally launched around five years ago, will no longer be produced as the company shifts focus to its latest generation products, particularly enhancing its Gemini chatbot functionalities.
Despite the discontinuation, existing Nest Mini and Nest Audio devices will remain operational. A Google representative stated, “Existing Nest Mini and Nest Audio devices will continue to be fully supported with regular software updates, security patches and customer care.”
The newly launched Google Home speaker is priced at $100, matching the price of the outgoing Nest Audio. The Nest Home Mini originally retailed for $50, often available at lower prices.
