# Palm-Sized Home Assistant Speakers The Google Home Mini is Inexpensive and Compact in Size By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-home-mini References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/04/say-hello-to-the-home-mini-googles-49-answer-to-the-amazon-echo-dot/) & [google](http://google.com) The [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-omni-smart-speaker) [Home Mini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-home-mini-2) comes as a compact and inexpensive new product from the brand that will enable consumers to foray into the world of [smart speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-smart-home-screen-8-ptz) without having to shell out too much money. The mini voice assistant speaker is about the size of a hockey puck and comes in three color options to suit different design preferences. The speaker weighs in at less than a pound and is intended to be a device that can be used in smaller, more specific areas in the home. This could include bedrooms where a large unit might not be required or desired. The Google Home Mini is set to hit the market on October 19 at a cost of $49 to make it a strong competitor with other solutions hitting the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mini Voice Assistant Speakers:** Compact and inexpensive home assistant speakers that cater to smaller, more specific areas in the home. - **Affordable Smart Speaker Market:** The emergence of budget-friendly smart speakers that offer similar functionalities as high-end options at a fraction of the price. - **Personalized Design Options:** The availability of different color options and design preferences for home assistant speakers to match consumers' personal styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the growing demand for mini voice assistant speakers. - **Smart Home:** The smart home industry can leverage the popularity of affordable smart speakers and promote their integration into homes. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can explore opportunities to incorporate personalized design options for home assistant speakers into their product offering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Home Theatre Subwoofers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sub-mini.md) - [Portable In-Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-home.md) - [Smart-Designed Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-portable-speaker.md) - [Leaked Touchscreen Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-home-mini-2.md) - [Entry-Level Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-pop.md) - [Travel-Friendly Mini Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-ears-1.md) - [Ultra-Compact Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-mino.md) - [Auxiliary Display Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-omni-smart-speaker.md) - [Pocket-Sized Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniroll.md)