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Reliable voice detection improves user experience in smart home devices.
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The Google Home Speaker sounds good and looks great — but it’s finicky
The new Google Home Speaker offers excellent sound quality and stylish design with four color options. It reliably detects the wake word even at high volumes and in noisy environments like the bathroom. However, it can be finicky in very quiet or whispering conditions.
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Better voice recognition can increase adoption and satisfaction of Google smart speakers.
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Consider integrating advanced microphone arrays for improved wake word detection.
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The Google Home Speaker sounds good and looks great — but it’s finicky
The new Google Home Speaker offers excellent sound quality and stylish design with four color options. It reliably detects the wake word even at high volumes and in noisy environments like the bathroom. However, it can be finicky in very quiet or whispering conditions.
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The Google Home Speaker sounds good and looks great — but it’s finicky
The new Google Home Speaker offers excellent sound quality and stylish design with four color options. It reliably detects the wake word even at high volumes and in noisy environments like the bathroom. However, it can be finicky in very quiet or whispering conditions.
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