Google Home Max
Great sound, really big speaker. I love the speaker pad underneath. No complaints yet
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Item # 806MAXCRL | MFR # GGL-GA00223-CHAR
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$399.00 Earn up to 399 Rewards points
I loving having voice control over music, but I can't use the original Google Home speaker for anything past background tunes. (I'm part of the “seriously into audio” crowd after all.) Enter the super-sized Google Home Max. It offers the same voice-command convenience of the Google Assistant, inside a much larger powered speaker with some real-deal sound credentials.
An impressive full-range driver array delivers sharp, detailed sound. It boasts impressive thump in the low end and a pretty spread-out, open soundstage for a single speaker. And it will optimize itself to your living room, study, den, or wherever you choose to put it.
Google's "Smart Sound" technology helps correct acoustic challenges, such as hard surfaces that can make bass sound too "boomy". The speaker's built-in mics will read and analyze your room, then adjust the sound accordingly — all automatically.
Just say, "Okay Google," or "Hey Google," and the Google Home Max's six far-field mics are ready for your next music request. You can stream from several top music services. For my Google Assistant, I've set Spotify® as my default music service, so I can request by song, artist, or album.
You can also group other Google Home speakers together and play music in other rooms throughout the house. It will even give you voice control over powerful audio gear with Chromecast built-in — like A/V receivers, sound bars and powered speakers. (I've written about why I'm a fan of Chromecast bulit-in.)
The Google Home Max also makes it easy to stay in the know. Weather, traffic, stock information, sports scores — Google's vast wealth of knowledge is one question or command away. Simply talk to your Google Home Mini in a conversation-level voice and it will delight you with news, facts, and even a bit of humor.
Set an alarm, play a podcast, or even make a call to someone in your phone contacts — the number of tasks grow every day.
The Google Home Max can recognize up to six different voices. Each person in the household can sync up their calendar, music services, and phone contacts to their voice. So when I say "Hey Google, call work," I'll get Crutchfield. When my wife says the same phrase, she gets the medical spa.
The Google Home Max can control compatible smart home devices from WeMo, Philips Hue, Samsung SmartThings, Nest, and more. Setup is easy through the Google Home mobile app.
I synced up my Logitech Harmony Elite to the Google Home app. So whenever my kids hide or lose the remote, I don't have to tear up the house looking for it. I can just say "Hey Google, tell Harmony to turn on ESPN," and watch SportsCenter.
Great sound, really big speaker. I love the speaker pad underneath. No complaints yet
Anonymous, Whittier, CA
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Great sound, really big speaker. I love the speaker pad underneath. No complaints yet
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The Google Home Max is awesome! The clarity of sound, is impressive, and it has fit in nicely with my living room. I barely have the volume to 25% and it nicely fills the room with sound. It is also very good at picking up your voice, even from the other side of the house if necessary. I also have the other Google Home devices, and this pairs perfectly with them. I would definitely recommend it, if you're looking for a great smart speaker. I've been using it for a few weeks now, and I've had no complaints. It's a great device!
Pros: Great sound, fits in nicely with just about any decor. It sounds as great as it looks!
Cons: The cost is a bit higher than I would normally pay, but I had a few bonus rewards to use, and I've had my eye on this. So, cost is definitely a Con - but, you do get what you pay for.
Google Home Max Powered Speaker: Google Home Max is a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant that has been engineered for great sound quality. Ask it questions or tell it to do things. It's your own personal Google assistance that is always ready to help. Thanks to Google's rich history in search, Google Home is ready for your questions. Get real-time answers including the latest on weather, traffic, finance, sports, local businesses and more.
Voice Activated w/ Far-Field Microphones: A simple voice request triggers Google Home Max to play music, podcasts, radio and more. Far-field microphones and industry-leading natural language processing ensure Google Home Max hears you reliably. You can mute the microphone for privacy.
High Fidelity Stereo Audio w/ Smart Sound: Google Home Max delivers high fidelity audio thanks to its two-way, stereo-configured driver design. It features two 0.75" custom tweeters for crystal-clear highs and dual 4.5" woofers for deep, balanced bass powered by a built-in amplifier. All of this is inside a sealed rigid housing with an acoustically transparent fabric grille. With Smart Sound, Google Home Max uses its built-in microphones and audio software to automatically adjust the equalizer settings to match the acoustics of your room. This gives you the most balanced sound, wherever you put it. You can even pair two Google Max speakers for an even wider stereo image for room-filling stereo separation.
Wireless Network Connection: The Google Home Max is equipped with built-in WiFi for a wireless connection to your home's wireless router and network. It uses dual band (2.4GHz/5Ghz) Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/ac) for high-performance streaming. WPA2-Enterprise is not supported.
Google Home Max App: Use the Google Home Max App for Apple iOS 9.0+ and Android OS 4.2+ to connect the Google Home Max Speaker to your home's wireless WiFi network from your Apple iOS or Android device. You also get to configure compatible apps within the Google Home Max App, plus adjust various settings.
Multi-User Accounts: Google Home Max has added the ability for up to six people to connect their Google account to one Google Home Max. So now when you ask the Google Assistant for help, it can distinguish your voice from your spouse or kids, and you'll be able to hear your own personal playlists, your own commute time, your own schedule and more.
Chromecast Compatible: Using only your voice, you can initiate and control audio to any powered speaker, receiver, or TV with Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, or Chromecast built-in. You'll have access to Play, Pause, Skip, & Volume control of each compatible speaker.
Multi-Room Audio: Multiple Google Home Max devices can be grouped together to enjoy the same song in every room. Group any combination of Google Home Max, Chromecast Audio or Speaker with Chromecast built-in together for synchronous music throughout your home. Your favorite music and audio from Chromecast-enabled apps are instantly available to stream.
Note: Multi-room sync with video devices isn't currently supported.
Mobile App Audio Streaming: Stream audio from your smartphone to Google Home Max from 100+ Chromecast-enabled audio apps or through phone mirroring.
Notes:
- Some music providers, like Spotify and YouTube Music, require a subscription to play music from its Chromecast-enabled app. Also, you must cast from the YouTube Music app, not the YouTube app.
- You can block explicit music and video content from YouTube, Google Play Music, and other music/radio services from playing on Google Home Max and linked devices.
Streaming To Your TV: You can even use Google Home Max to control your TV with Chromecast or Chromecast built-in. You can initiate and control YouTube videos, as well as select TV shows and movies from Netflix with simply using your voice. In addition, you can enjoy a slideshow of your personal photos from your Google Photos library.
Hands-Free Calling: Google Home Max supports hands-free calling, so you can call friends, family, and businesses using just your voice. Call your own personal contacts or millions of businesses thanks to Google's extensive business listings. You can also call a number by speaking it aloud. Google does not record any of the phone conversation. Answering incoming calls and calls to emergency services are not supported.
Smart Home Automation: Google Home Max lets you control devices around your home from compatible smart home automation partners.
Manage Tasks & Plan Your Day: Start your day the right way with Google Home Max. Wake up and hear the information you need without going online or opening your calendar. Also, set alarms and timers for things you need to do.
Get Answers: Google Home Max can help you find answers for many of your daily questions - including calculator, translations, unit conversions, nutrition, dictionary, and more.
Games: Lighten up your day or test your trivia smarts with jokes, trivia, games, and other fun on Google Home Max.
Guest Mode: Guest mode makes it easier for your friends to cast their favorite media to your Google Home Max from an Android or Apple iOS device without connecting to your Wi-Fi network. As the host, you can keep your password private. Guests can cast from their Android or Apple iOS device as long as they are in the same room as the Google Home Max.
Bluetooth Audio Streaming: Thanks to built-in Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP, you can wirelessly stream stored music, music apps, podcasts, and other audio content from your Bluetooth source device (such as a smartphone, tablet, computer, or laptop) to the Google Home Max. You also ca control basic playback functions from the speaker, like Play/Pause & Volume Up/Down.
Note: The Google Home Max does not support Bluetooth hands-free phone communication for taking and answering phone calls via Bluetooth.
Aux Input: In addition to WiFi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, the Google Home Max is equipped with a rear-panel Aux input for a wired connection to almost any audio source with an analog line-level or headphone output.
Touch & Remote Control: The top touch surface gives you total control, and a mute button lets you put Google Home Max's microphones on standby. You can also use your Android smartphone/tablet or Apple iPhone/iPad as a remote and operate everything from playback to volume.
Mounting Options: With a carefully crafted shape and sensor for orientation, you can place the Google Home Max vertically or horizontally. A small rubber base is included that provides a non-slip surface for secure placement.
Note: The rubber base adds approximately 0.1875" to the overall height of the speaker when positioned vertically or horizontally.
Detachable AC Power Cord: The included 6.5" detachable AC power cord plugs into the back of the Google Home Max and into an AC wall outlet or surge protector (sold separately).
Note: The Google Home Max is not battery powered.
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