[Everywhere] (Warm) Google Home Mini - $25

Jan 11th, 2020 12:10 pm

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jin628 [OP]: Sr. Member; Nov 7, 2006; 530 posts; 676 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 11th, 2020 12:10 pm

[Everywhere] (Warm) Google Home Mini - $25

Didn't see this posted yet, but it looks like Google is clearing it's Mini to make room for the Nest Mini. All the stores I've checked (BestBuy,ca, Staples.ca, TheSource.ca, HomeDepot.ca, Visions.ca) seem to have lowered their prices. If you did purchase one within the last 30 days, you may be able to get it price adjusted (depending on your store's price match policy, of course).

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Jan 11th, 2020 12:14 pm

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jin628 [OP]: Sr. Member; Nov 7, 2006; 530 posts; 676 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 11th, 2020 12:14 pm

Just noticed Lowes.ca hasn't adjusted their prices yet (still $29), so price match opportunity there to get an extra 10% off!

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Jan 11th, 2020 12:15 pm

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RiCHC3: Deal Addict; Mar 31, 2007; 4965 posts; 3080 upvotes

Jan 11th, 2020 12:15 pm

Worth it just for "Okay Google, set timer 10 minutes."

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Jan 11th, 2020 12:18 pm

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redkulat: Deal Addict; Feb 1, 2009; 3994 posts; 3366 upvotes; Ajax

Jan 11th, 2020 12:18 pm

They finally re-introduced integration with different List apps like Google Keep. It was super annoying using the browser based shopping list.

We have multiple lists for different stores so it's useful in that sense.

Check out my List of Helpful Smartphone Apps for Travelling.

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Jan 11th, 2020 12:19 pm

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Daf: Deal Addict; Aug 18, 2006; 3029 posts; 1055 upvotes

Jan 11th, 2020 12:19 pm

redkulat wrote: ↑ They finally re-introduced integration with different List apps like Google Keep. It was super annoying using the browser based shopping list.

We have multiple lists for different stores so it's useful in that sense.

What do you mean ?

Jan 11th, 2020 12:26 pm

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redkulat: Deal Addict; Feb 1, 2009; 3994 posts; 3366 upvotes; Ajax

Jan 11th, 2020 12:26 pm

Daf wrote: ↑ What do you mean ?

You add a service under Notes and List. We created multiple checklists in Google keep so we have seperate ones for stores like Walmart, Costco, No Frills, etc.

For some reason when we did "hey Google add item to grocery list" it was giving errors so we renamed it to No Frills and it was fine.

Check out my List of Helpful Smartphone Apps for Travelling.

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Jan 11th, 2020 12:55 pm

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peppersmith: Newbie; Dec 21, 2011; 35 posts; 36 upvotes

Jan 11th, 2020 12:55 pm

Good thing you don't own a cellphone, then. Always-on voice assistants have been around a lot longer than smart speakers.

Great deal OP! Grabbed one from Staples to pair with my other Home Mini in L/R speaker mode.

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Jan 11th, 2020 1:03 pm

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Angultra: Deal Guru; Mar 1, 2002; 10928 posts; 8177 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 11th, 2020 1:03 pm

Not bad, the source eBay has it for $25 free ship if you just want a single.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3032113506

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Jan 11th, 2020 1:21 pm

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ktokes12: Deal Addict; Dec 27, 2005; 1604 posts; 873 upvotes; MB

Jan 11th, 2020 1:21 pm

RiCHC3 wrote: ↑ Worth it just for "Okay Google, set timer 10 minutes."

More like, Okay Google, Okay Google, for ****sakes why do I always have to ask 3 times, Okay Google.

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Jan 11th, 2020 2:26 pm

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Kwirky: Deal Fanatic; Feb 11, 2005; 7162 posts; 1811 upvotes; BC

Jan 11th, 2020 2:26 pm

Angultra wrote: ↑ Not bad, the source eBay has it for $25 free ship if you just want a single.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3032113506

Chalk is sold out, but they still have charcoal and coral

Jan 11th, 2020 2:56 pm

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deal_with_singh: Deal Expert; Feb 11, 2009; 19265 posts; 7689 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 11th, 2020 2:56 pm

This is the last generation. I was told Nest Mini is better.

Jan 11th, 2020 3:16 pm

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jin628 [OP]: Sr. Member; Nov 7, 2006; 530 posts; 676 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 11th, 2020 3:16 pm

deal_with_singh wrote: ↑ This is the last generation. I was told Nest Mini is better.

This is the gen 1 Mini. Nest Mini is gen 2, with better speaker & improved bass.

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Jan 11th, 2020 3:24 pm

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Richard1986: Deal Addict; Mar 18, 2011; 1721 posts; 1312 upvotes; Pickering

Jan 11th, 2020 3:24 pm

RiCHC3 wrote: ↑ Worth it just for "Okay Google, set timer 10 minutes."

Lol... honestly never really saw the big deal with it either until I started using it more. Although, I still don't see it as something I'd buy for myself, my wife bought one for me, and find it slightly more useful than I initially believed. I set it up to Chromecast to turn my TV on/off (well as volume controls, etc). Also used it as an intercom one time to tell my son to get upstairs to bed... f--cking hilarious, he freaked out, lol.

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CTC employee
Sport Chek / Canadian Tire / Party City discount
Telus EPP $50/20GB/BYOD
Bell EPP $50/20GB/BYOD

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Jan 11th, 2020 3:31 pm

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nigeljoiner: Newbie; Nov 21, 2014; 66 posts; 61 upvotes; Cambridge, ON

Jan 11th, 2020 3:31 pm

Successfully did this.

Jan 11th, 2020 3:36 pm

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Loomy: Deal Addict; Jan 13, 2003; 2633 posts; 2064 upvotes

Jan 11th, 2020 3:36 pm

RiCHC3 wrote: ↑ Worth it just for "Okay Google, set timer 10 minutes."

all that does for me is set it on my phone in my pocket

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Jan 11th, 2020 4:46 pm

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roedoe: Member; Jun 8, 2019; 416 posts; 528 upvotes

Jan 11th, 2020 4:46 pm

Back when I was reading 1984 in highschool, I thought it was extremely fictional that everyone would have a surveillance device in their home or in their pocket. Doesn't seem that fictional now...

I own a service with Public Mobile and with Fido.

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Jan 11th, 2020 5:40 pm

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heymanwuzup: Deal Addict; May 2, 2007; 1392 posts; 623 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 11th, 2020 5:40 pm

decent deal!

we use them quite often in the kitchen to set timer...or have it read the news (use the app to control what news your want to listen to). Bedroom one has a recurring alarm setup and we check the weather and traffic with it often. We also have quite a few smart switches and cams around the house so its quite useful. Recently got one with a screen (@staples with coupon) to check who rung the door bell...but contemplating whether or not i should keep it

Best use i believe is to group all devices as a speaker so when we host, we can have all speakers play the same music at the same time...ghetto sonos!

Lastly, i recommend buying housings on amazon so you can mount it at the plug, reducing clutter and cable mess.

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Jan 11th, 2020 5:48 pm

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Cybersid: Deal Addict; Nov 9, 2005; 1039 posts; 390 upvotes

Jan 11th, 2020 5:48 pm

Thanks OP! I have about 8 of these ready for the new place - I don't give a crap who is listening/monitoring my online activity I have absolutely nothing to hide!

No facebook+Pihole+uBlock+Firefox (because I HATE ads) let them data mine me to their hearts content!

Jan 11th, 2020 5:54 pm

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Gooddeal2012: Member; Jun 3, 2012; 495 posts; 317 upvotes; YORK

Jan 11th, 2020 5:54 pm

I never wanted one but was gifted one for Xmas. I purchased another last week.

My mom uses it for kitchen alarm 10 minutes (alarm keeps beeping, timer beeps then stops so you might miss it), play 50's music, play elvis, everly brothers, paul anka, 680nes, chumfm, radio maria, listening to recipes.

I use it for morning weather: "good morning", morning alarm with music from my google play playlist.
Got them near cost price for around $10 from my secret seller.

was not overly impressed with speaker quality for music, but it will pair with a bluetooth speaker so I ordered one and am waiting for it to arrive.

Jan 11th, 2020 6:44 pm

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Puissance: Member; Nov 3, 2005; 458 posts; 720 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 11th, 2020 6:44 pm

Google Home can add a lot of value to everyday life. Very useful in the bathroom to listen to news, ask the time, or play music. Sometimes your shower thoughts may lead to questions and then you can ask Google immediately. The Nest Mini (gen 2) is definitely better sounding for music though.

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