Considering purchasing a Google Nest Audio (maybe 2) for watching movies. Curious if worth it?

[Wonka]

Hey Google community!
I am considering buying a Google Nest Audio or buying a pair for watching TV and movies with! I see that they use bluetooth and I was wondering if it is a good decision to buy them for entertainment (i.e. Movies, TV, Netflix, Youtube, etc.). I ask as I have seen many positive reviews and negative reviews about them in relation to video.
If you have any experiences from purchasing them, I would love to know so I can make a proper informed decision!
Thank you!
P.S.: I have also asked this on Reddit to see if they have similar thoughts and experiences!

[pgm944 · Accepted solution]

Lots of reviews on-line from reputable reviewers.
I'm not a fan of smart speakers that can get "bricked" at EoL.
Sonos had a huge backlash when they did that with Gen1 speakers.   They "unbricked" them, but then you find out that you are only left with crappy speakers with **bleep**ty components that were "compensated" with DSP. 

My alternative was a $30 Bluetooth amp (Fosi via Amazon) which has advanced BT for improved sound quality plugged into affordable speakers (but not from BestBuy).  I have two of those set-ups - one in the screened in porch with resurrected Advent mini speakers.   The second in a fireplace den with in-wall speakers.  Everyone is always amazed at the sound quality when I stream lossless audio from an on-line service (Prime, Apple, Spotify, etc)  
I guess if getting responses - "hey google" - is important to you, they go for it.  I have a few mini's and hubs for that.  Gen2 seem to have better sound using DSP to compensate for tiny speakers.  My guess is that the Google Audio speakers will seem to sound just great.

My best set up is my old Google Audio "dongle" - like ChromeCast, but audio only.  Plugged into a HiFi amp driving high end speakers.  WiFi, streaming lossless from any service you want to use.  You could find a used one on eBay, but they are getting pricey.  Google should bring them back!

[Muddi]

Hey Wonka,

Thanks @pgm944 for sharing your thoughts.

Please note that we don't officially support pairing any of our Google Home and Nest speakers with TV as an audio output for video playing. Our Google Home/Nest devices are standalone speaker/displays, and it is best to add it on your TV with a Chromecast device in a speaker group to play music, podcasts, and other audio entertainment.

We're always looking for ways to improve -- we'll take this as feedback, and we'll gladly pass it along to the team. You can also send feedback using your device by saying, "Hey Google, send feedback." Visit this link for more steps.

Let us know if you have additional questions and concerns about the Google Home/Nest devices, otherwise; I'll close the thread after 24 hours.

Cheers,

Muddi