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Google Fast Pair earned a positive setup note because pairing with a Pixel phone was described as very simple.
Pros: Google, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Backwards compatibility, Stereo imaging accuracy
Google Fast Pair was praised in one Android-focused review because pairing with a Pixel phone happened instantly.
Pros: Google, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Wired input, Remote control usability
Google Fast Pair receives limited but positive mention as a useful setup convenience.
Pros: Voice clarity, Bluetooth range
Cons: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Inter-speaker connectivity
Google Assistant support received a positive hands-on assessment when used as the Arc’s selected assistant.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support
Google Fast Pair is praised for making Android connection fast and uncomplicated.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Multi-speaker pairing reliability
Cons: Energy efficiency, Amplifier power requirements
Google Assistant support was praised where tested, mainly because it broadened assistant choice and worked well for basic commands or music control.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity
Google Fast Pair was confirmed in one review and treated as a convenient setup feature.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Cohesive presentation
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Microphone
Google Fast Pair was mentioned positively as helping setup speed.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Water resistance rating
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Microphone
One review found Google Assistant support convenient for voice commands.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Stereo imaging accuracy
Cons: Surround sound simulation, App reliability
Google-related voice control was similarly limited in one review because it required an external device.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, Setup simplicity
Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming
Google-related setup is the main weakness, with reviewers calling Android/Google Home onboarding more fiddly or forced.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Cons: Spotify Connect reliability, Status indicators
Google integration is mixed: Google Cast support is praised as part of the wireless set, while one reviewer could not connect Google Home.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Cons: Google, Cabinet construction / bracing
Google support was the most repeated smart-feature complaint, with reviewers consistently criticizing the lack of Google Assistant or Chromecast.
Pros: Control button responsiveness, Smart features
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Reviewers repeatedly criticized the absence of Google Assistant or Google-style casting support.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Wi-Fi streaming reliability
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Google support was a consistent weakness where mentioned, with reviewers noting that Google Assistant is no longer available.
Pros: Voice assistant responsiveness, Wi-Fi streaming reliability
Cons: Wired input, Float capability
Google support is viewed as limited where voice assistant support is discussed, with one reviewer objecting to the Alexa-only setup.
Pros: Chromecast compatibility, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Google, Privacy and data
Google-related support was marked down because one reviewer specifically found the lack of US Chromecast support irksome.
Pros: Soundstage height, Surround sound simulation
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Google-related streaming support was criticized because Google Cast was unavailable.
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Voice clarity
Cons: Spotify Connect reliability, Chromecast compatibility