Gemini will get new third-party smart speakers, early listing reveals ahead of Google Home Speaker
Gemini is set to expand beyond Google's first-party hardware with the upcoming release of third-party smart speakers, including a new Onn Smart Speaker from Walmart. The device, revealed through an early listing, will feature Gemini voice controls, audio streaming, and smart home functionality. This marks a potential revival of the third-party Google Assistant speaker market that has been largely dormant since 2023.
- ▪The Onn Smart Speaker by Walmart will feature Gemini voice controls, a 10W speaker, and far-field microphones.
- ▪It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Google Cast for Audio, with physical controls and a microphone privacy switch.
- ▪The product was revealed in a listing on the CSA’s website, ahead of any official announcement from Walmart.
- ▪Third-party Google Assistant speakers largely disappeared after the 2023 JBL Authentics lineup.
- ▪The Google Home Speaker, Google’s own new device, is expected to launch in the near future.
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