Our Google Home Mini is utilized for both business and personal purposes. In terms of business, my partner and I use it to schedule appointments and create lists that can then be accessed on the go through synching with our smartphones. Additionally, we commonly use it to get directions and check the weather before commuting. We have purchased other smart home technology that is compatible with the Google Home so that we can do things like turn lights on/off and control TV's through verbal commands. It makes a great alarm clock (especially since you have to respond in order to get the alarm to shut off). In the mornings, we often use it to give reminders or information about our calendar and things that we have scheduled for the day.

For personal use, it's great for listening to music and entertainment in general. We have used it to learn fun facts, ask silly questions, and even play games (trivia, quizzes, etc). It also comes in handy in the kitchen for setting timers, getting easy recipes, etc. It's also great for doing quick calculations or conversions (money, volumetric).

We've even used it for translation purposes !