Google Mini captures top spot in connected speaker market: survey


(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 4, 2017 Google's new Home and Pixel products are seen at a product launch event at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, California. - Devices such as Amazon's Alexa-powered speakers, Google Home and Apple HomePod are increasingly delivering news flashes and summaries, and giving users the option to get more in-depth news, just by asking. For beleaguered news organizations, voice could be a new channel to connect with consumers seeking updates or specific information on demand. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP)

WASHINGTON: Google Home Mini has vaulted to the top spot in the global market for connected speakers, edging out a rival device from Amazon, a survey showed on Sept 19. 

The Strategy Analytics report for the second quarter of 2018 showed the smallest device from Google captured 20% of the market with sales of 2.3 million. 

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