The google home mini smart assistant in charcoal has everything a smart assistant device requires in a small package. the mini is a smooth flat disk measuring about 4 inches in length and 1.5 inches in height. the top half is a 360 degree speaker that has hidden led status lights to help communicate when the mini is working or listening. the mini has a single switch that will disable the always-on microphone, and a micro usb port. it requires only a power supply and to be synced to your home wi-fi network. it also has bluetooth support, and functions as a chromecast device. it responds to all voice commands and will listen actively for the phrase “ok google”, which will let it know to follow the next command. the mini can, on request, search for answers online, set alarms and manage appointments, play music, and fetch news and weather