- Google officially withdraws its range of Nest Audio speakers
- That includes Google Nest Audio and Google Nest Mini.
- They will be replaced by Google Home Speaker when it launches soon
It’s fair to say that there are a lot of expectations surrounding the Google Home Speaker; After all, it’s the company’s first smart speaker in six years and we’ve been waiting since its August 2025 announcement for it to arrive. But its launch next week means bad news for the Google Nest Audio range, as we’ve just learned it’s finally being retired.
Speaking to Tech Advisor, a Google spokesperson said: “As we continue to build the future of the smart home, we are refining our portfolio of Google Home and Nest devices. As part of this evolution, we have ended production of the Google Nest Mini and Google Nest Audio.”
Yes, that means both the Nest Mini and Nest Audio are out of stock on Google’s online store and redirecting to the Home Speaker page instead. Not only that, but Google is apparently phasing out the Nest brand for its speakers and displays, with Home taking its place.
Interestingly, Google Gemini for Home, the tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI) model designed for smart home use, is compatible with all existing Google speakers and displays, meaning it will still work well on Google Nest audio devices.
What does this news mean to you?
It’s not all bad news for Google Nest speaker owners. Google said it remains “deeply committed to our smart home ecosystem and the millions of people who use our products every day.” To that end, “existing Nest Mini and Nest Audio devices will continue to be fully supported with regular software updates, security patches, and customer support,” the company added.
Since Gemini for Home is still working on Nest products, you won’t miss out if you already own one of these speakers, at least from an AI standpoint. And while Google’s online stores no longer carry the Nest Mini and Nest Audio, you can still find them at third-party retailers.
But considering the age of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio (they were first released in 2017 and 2020, respectively, and neither device has been updated since the latter date), it’s perhaps not surprising that Google has finally asked these speakers for time. With the Google Home Speaker set to land at any moment, we’ll soon see if its replacement is up to the task.
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