Google Home Hub

JDxtra · 24-11-2018 1:55pm

jogdish wrote: »

When did you order, mine was delivered to my address pal location yesterday, no idea how long An Post take for it to come here.

It could take a week, but who knows if they are back logged with black Friday parcels.

bk · 24-11-2018 3:13pm

Last week, AddressPal took a week from receiving a package in the UK to ending up at the local post office, very slow.

Meanwhile, Parcel Wizard just delivered today (yes Saturday!) after receiving it in Northern Ireland yesterday!

The PW was the hub, but I'm not allowed open it until Christmas, booo....

Moreilly · 24-11-2018 5:31pm

whatawaster wrote: »

Got my hub via parcel motel last night.

First thought was ... This is too small. It's tiny

But having used it I actually find the size perfect. I'm not ever going to sit and watch YouTube videos on this. I have a phone, a laptop, a chromecast and an iPad for that. It will be very handy for the kids to watch on though.

The screen is amazing. Photos look absurdly stunning.

Even a little thing like seeing what song is playing on Spotify makes a huge difference over the mini.

Sound seems comparable to the mini to me. I use a chromecast audio to a Sonos Play 5 so the sound is not a big deal to me.

This one is going in the living room but I'm already planning on getting one for the bedside locker

Delighted so far

Quick question - can you specify a specific folder for the photos that it uses for the slideshow instead of all the photos on the google photos account?

whatawaster · 24-11-2018 5:40pm

Moreilly wrote: »

Quick question - can you specify a specific folder for the photos that it uses for the slideshow instead of all the photos on the google photos account?

Yes you have specify one or more albums, same as on chromecast. It won't just loop through all your photos

copacetic · 24-11-2018 9:59pm

Same here, felt it was small but it’s perfect for most spots around house due to it being small, display makes all the difference being able to see what it thought you said. Would nearly be worth the 99£ Deal price for the google photos integration alone with the good quality screen.

adox · 25-11-2018 12:55am

Canceled again by Google despite using Revolut.

Frustrating.

Atomic Pineapple · 25-11-2018 3:10pm

adox wrote: »

Canceled again by Google despite using Revolut.

Frustrating.

Did you use parcel motel? The address pal and revolut combo worked for me after parcel motel and my regular debit card order was cancelled

adox · 25-11-2018 4:49pm

Atomic Pineapple wrote: »

Did you use parcel motel? The address pal and revolut combo worked for me after parcel motel and my regular debit card order was cancelled

Yeah it was Parcel Motel both times. I gave up and ordered with Littlewoods instead so hopefully that one works out.

adox · 25-11-2018 7:22pm

Stories now on the bargains thread of people getting their orders cancelled by Littlewoods.

Do Google actually want to sell these products?

It’s farcical at this stage.

Frunchy · 25-11-2018 7:24pm

I don't think Google has authorised selling the Hub in Ireland yet.

adox · 25-11-2018 7:40pm

Anyone get their order from Littlewoods dispatched?

CantGetNoSleep · 25-11-2018 7:53pm

Where else can you order from? Do the BT store deliver? I see they had a special on the Hub + Mini

I was in London yesterday and got one for myself, would have gotten a few more but I thought I could order online for almost the same price and not have to carry them home

bk · 25-11-2018 8:08pm

Well I got mine from the Google Store.

I used ParcelWizard + Revolut Card with the address on the Revolut card set to the same as my PW address, so that both billing and delivery address could all match.

CantGetNoSleep · 25-11-2018 10:16pm

I just ordered another from Currys via Parcel Wizard and Paypal payment so hope that works

Dr_Colossus · 25-11-2018 10:17pm

Just ordered the hub from Littlewoods so will see if that goes through.
Might try pick up two of the minis for €60 from Currys during the weeks, decent price there.

cherryghost · 26-11-2018 10:34am

I just ordered from Google UK Store without any need for Revolut etc, just used my regular bank Visa...

CantGetNoSleep · 26-11-2018 10:35am

cherryghost wrote: »

I just ordered from Google UK Store without any need for Revolut etc, just used my regular bank Visa...

Will get cancelled

jogdish · 26-11-2018 10:39am

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Will get cancelled

I used my irish address MasterCard CC, hub was delivered to my address Pal account - hopefully will have it this week.

Sheep Shagger · 26-11-2018 11:47am

Littlewoods order currently says is processing (not dispatched) but is supposed to arrive tomorrow?

Am in London today for the work and am wondering whether to just cancel and go and buy them in person assuming John Lewis Oxford Streer has then in stock.

cherryghost · 26-11-2018 11:50am

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Will get cancelled

No it wont. When I 'just', I mean I ordered it Thursday evening. Arrived this morning

CantGetNoSleep · 26-11-2018 12:11pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Littlewoods order currently says is processing (not dispatched) but is supposed to arrive tomorrow?

Am in London today for the work and am wondering whether to just cancel and go and buy them in person assuming John Lewis Oxford Streer has then in stock.

They had a lot of them on Saturday - place was crazy but they were restocking shelves quickly

adox · 26-11-2018 1:10pm

I was going to cancel the Littlewoods order(no movement on it) and try google store again, this time with Parcel Wizard and Revolut as it seems to work for others but when i tried to cancel the Littlewoods order it wouldnt let me and said it was too late and that I could just refuse delivery when it arrives.

Hopefully thats a sign that the order will be completed.

I just want a Hub at his stage.:) I`m not really bothered who supplies it.

Bored Accountant · 26-11-2018 1:14pm

Had my first Google order cancelled. So I've ordered from Littlewoods. I'm afraid it will also be cancelled, so I've re-ordered from Google to Parcel Motel, using my credit card as normal.
The description showing up on statement is different this time for google than it was last week, so I could end up with 2 homes yet!!

Kintarō Hattori · 26-11-2018 5:29pm

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Will get cancelled

That's how I ordered mine when it was launched a few weeks back.

OffalyMedic · 26-11-2018 5:35pm

My littlewoods one is out for delivery. Happy Days

Sheep Shagger · 26-11-2018 6:30pm

Bought two in John Lewis Oxford Street and looks the the two ordered by Littlewoods are out for delivery.

As much as I'd like 4.......Littlewoods do free returns which I'll use but if anyone wants to buy them for €115 or whatever the exact amount was and can collect either in Dublin city centre or Dublin 18 let me know.

Snaga · 26-11-2018 7:08pm

Id take one off you for 115. I can pick up around Dub 18 this weekend. (Possibly earlier)

Just spent 3 days going through the Google Store support motions on my cancelled orders, they just responded saying they wont deliver to PO boxes, known mail forwarders or military locations.

Moreilly · 26-11-2018 7:23pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Bought two in John Lewis Oxford Street and looks the the two ordered by Littlewoods are out for delivery.

As much as I'd like 4.......Littlewoods do free returns which I'll use but if anyone wants to buy them for €115 or whatever the exact amount was and can collect either in Dublin city centre or Dublin 18 let me know.

ive one on order from littlewoods, currently Order Placed
Delivery by Wednesday 5 December (Delivery date checked on 25/11/2018) - hoping it get dispatched......

Frunchy · 26-11-2018 7:24pm

Why are people here so eager to get the Home Hub?

Moreilly · 26-11-2018 7:29pm

Frunchy wrote: »

Why are people here so eager to get the Home Hub?

integrates nicely with existing setup, ie will show my nest hello video stream when the doorbell is pushed, also good controls of the lights and heating in the house and can start my vacuum all from one control panel, plus i was looking for a digital photo frame for the kitchen (just uploaded 4500 photos to google photos!!) and the screen quality is supposed to be superb, so it all comes together nicely

Frunchy · 26-11-2018 7:31pm

Moreilly wrote: »

integrates nicely with existing setup, ie will show my nest hello video stream when the doorbell is pushed, also good controls of the lights and heating in the house and can start my vacuum all from one control panel, plus i was looking for a digital photo frame for the kitchen (just uploaded 4500 photos to google photos!!) and the screen quality is supposed to be superb, so it all comes together nicely

So it's basically for lazy people?

Moreilly · 26-11-2018 7:37pm

Frunchy wrote: »

So it's basically for lazy people?

yes

adox · 26-11-2018 7:58pm

Frunchy wrote: »

So it's basically for lazy people?

You seem fixated on putting it down which is a little strange.

The high horse brigade · 26-11-2018 8:05pm

adox wrote: »

You seem fixated on putting it down which is a little strange.

It's called trolling, posting comments to get a reaction

slicedpanman · 26-11-2018 10:00pm

Just got a notification from Littlewoods that mine is dispatched... Finally, easy in the end after all the Google store messing

Dr_Colossus · 26-11-2018 10:15pm

They're no longer listed on Littlewoods website which is strange. My order says it's been processed at supplier so we'll see.

Moreilly · 26-11-2018 11:21pm

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

They're no longer listed on Littlewoods website which is strange. My order says it's been processed at supplier so we'll see.

noticed that about the littlewoods site, mine is still order placed delivery by the 5th, does anybody know how long it will be discounted on the google play store? if littlewoods falls through might get it from there somehow ....

CantGetNoSleep · 27-11-2018 12:03am

Moreilly wrote: »

noticed that about the littlewoods site, mine is still order placed delivery by the 5th, does anybody know how long it will be discounted on the google play store? if littlewoods falls through might get it from there somehow ....

If I remember correctly, deals on the Home and Mini ended around end of November last year

adox · 27-11-2018 12:29am

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

They're no longer listed on Littlewoods website which is strange. My order says it's been processed at supplier so we'll see.

Mines the same. Delivery date changed from dec 5th to 7th.

Here’s hoping. Sick of ordering through Google and waiting for 24 hours before the order is cancelled.

Moreilly · 27-11-2018 1:12am

Gone back to £139 on the google uk site

Cockford Ollie · 27-11-2018 1:15am

My Google store Hub got cancelled. (Revolut + PM)

Gone for John Lewis just now. Threw in a Home Mini for £25 too for no good reason.

Moreilly · 27-11-2018 1:21am

Cockford Ollie wrote: »

My Google store Hub got cancelled. (Revolut + PM)

Gone for John Lewis just now. Threw in a Home Mini for £25 too for no good reason.

never thought of JL, looks to be in stock and free delivery to ireland, has anybody had any issues with ordering from them?
Feck!,left it until the following morning to order from them instead, now £139:(

talla · 27-11-2018 8:37am

Another option for everyone if they have a couple of hours to spare is to just reserve for collection in an Argos store in the North - pay when collecting.

adox · 27-11-2018 10:13am

All my eggs are in the Littlewoods basket now. Order still processing. Gone back up in price everywhere now. If this one doesnt go through then I refuse to buy at the higher price, after all the messing around trying to get one.

Atomic Pineapple · 27-11-2018 11:30am

I ordered to AddressPal and it has shipped. I checked the tracking and it says it's only part delivered though. I ordered a hub and a mini. If it's just the mini that shows up I'll be raging!

jogdish · 27-11-2018 11:35am

Atomic Pineapple wrote: »

I ordered to AddressPal and it has shipped. I checked the tracking and it says it's only part delivered though. I ordered a hub and a mini. If it's just the mini that shows up I'll be raging!

Hey I also ordered via address pal - it was received at the uk location on Friday afternoon - so Im hoping I get a message this week, I only ordered the Home and the delivery was confirmed in the UK.

I *think* address pal should be here by weeks end?

bk · 27-11-2018 12:02pm

jogdish wrote: »

Hey I also ordered via address pal - it was received at the uk location on Friday afternoon - so Im hoping I get a message this week, I only ordered the Home and the delivery was confirmed in the UK.

I *think* address pal should be here by weeks end?

Last time I used AddressPal it took more then a week from arriving at their depot to the local post office!

jogdish · 28-11-2018 7:48pm

My Home hub just arrived today via address pal, thats pretty fast.

-First impressions - wow it's small, but I like it and prefer it to another massive screen.
-The EQ light thing is amazing for what I do not think is an OLED screen, so nice, just goes to almost black with the clock very dim once lights go out.
-I have the sand colour one, nice.
-So nice to see what it thinks you are saying.
-So nice to see the actual color choices for bulbs, rather than saying and hoping a colour is understood.
- I've managed to crash it three times, by asking (what the tutorial video suggest) "How do I cut a pineapple" - just frezzes then reboots, any one else?

Liking it!

copacetic · 28-11-2018 8:11pm

No crashes here as yet. Haven’t tried that command.

JDxtra · 28-11-2018 8:40pm

Mine arrived today too (via AddressPal) - very impressive little device. No issues so far, works very well.

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