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Google Cast or Google Assistant compatibility was mentioned positively, though voice assistant use often requires external devices.
Pros: Amplifier power requirements, HDMI ARC)
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Google Assistant support is present alongside Alexa, making Google voice control part of the Beam Gen 2 smart feature set.
Pros: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Google support appears through Google Cast, Google Home/Assistant references and Works with Google Assistant certification.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Detail retrieval
Cons: Weight convenience, Status indicators
Google Assistant support is confirmed by multiple reviews and one reviewer specifically says it worked well.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Distortion at high volume
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Video passthrough support
Google-related support appears through Google Home, Google Assistant, or Chromecast, with regional caveats.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, HDMI ARC)
Cons: Status indicators, Weight convenience
Google Assistant support is a genuine advantage, although reviewers note users must choose between Google Assistant and Alexa rather than run both at once.
Pros: Weight convenience, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Dolby Atmos height effects
Google compatibility is present through Google Cast/Home mentions, with one review noting external voice-control dependence.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Google-related support comes mainly through Chromecast/Google Cast, while Google Assistant itself is not available.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, AirPlay compatibility
Cons: AI Room Calibration, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Google-related support is limited because Google Cast is specifically called out as unsupported.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Detail retrieval
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Google Assistant support is not present in the cited evidence, with the review stating users cannot use Alexa or Google Assistant.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility