Google Home speaker may launch June

Google’s long-delayed Home Speaker appears to be nearing release, based on retailer listings that surfaced this week. Best Buy Canada listed June 25, 2026, as the release date for the Gemini-powered device, according to reports from Android Authority and 9to5Google. Google has not announced a specific launch day and its own materials still describe the speaker as coming in “Spring 2026.” Best Buy’s U.S. site also continues to show the product as “Coming Soon.” ### What exactly showed up at Best Buy? Best Buy Canada attached a June 25, 2026 date to the Google Home Speaker product page, the first specific day tied publicly to the device’s launch. Android Authority said the listing was visible on the Canadian site, while 9to5Google reported the same date from that retailer page. Both outlets noted that retailer dates can be placeholders, but said this was the clearest sign yet that the speaker may ship this month. (androidauthority.com) Best Buy’s U.S. website did not show the same date. The U.S. listing described the product as “Google - Home Speaker (Coming Spring 2026)” and marked it “Coming Soon,” with a $99.99 price. Search results on Best Buy’s site also showed the speaker in multiple colors with the same coming-soon status. (androidauthority.com) ### Why is this notable now? Google unveiled the Home Speaker in October 2025 as its first audio device built specifically for Gemini. In its product post, Google said the speaker would bring “more natural, fluid conversations” to the home and positioned it alongside new Nest cameras and doorbell hardware built around Gemini for Home. (bestbuy.com) October 1, 2025 was also when Google and outside publications began describing the device as scheduled for a Spring 2026 release. Android Authority said at launch that buyers would have to wait until Spring 2026, and 9to5Google reported the same timing and a $99.99 price. As of June 3, that spring window had effectively run out without a formal release announcement from Google. (blog.google) ### What has Google officially said about the speaker? Google’s official product posts describe the Home Speaker as “the first audio device built specifically for Gemini.” The company said the speaker would support 360-degree audio and more conversational voice interactions through Gemini for Home. Google has not publicly updated the release date beyond the original seasonal window in the sources reviewed. (androidauthority.com) Android Authority reported that when it recently asked Google about availability, the company said it would share more details soon. That leaves the Best Buy Canada date as an unconfirmed retailer signal rather than a company-announced launch. (blog.google) ### What do we know about the hardware itself? Google said the Home Speaker is designed around Gemini rather than the older Assistant-first approach used in prior speakers. Retail and press listings say the device includes 360-degree sound, stereo pairing, multi-room support and the ability to pair with Google TV Streamer for a home-theater setup. (androidauthority.com) The device is expected in four colors: Porcelain, Hazel, Berry and Jade. Google and 9to5Google said the speaker was planned for 19 markets, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia and several European countries. ### What should readers watch next? June 25, 2026 is now the key date to watch because it is the only specific launch day attached to the speaker in current retailer listings. (androidauthority.com) A confirmation would most likely appear first on Google’s store pages, Google’s devices blog, or updated Best Buy listings in the United States and Canada.