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
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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 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 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