Want the convenience of the hands-free Google Assistant voice-activated helper, but would rather it was in a package with more portability than a Google Home, and beefier speakers than a smartphone? Chinese brand Mobvoi with their TicHome Mini hopes to fill that gap, on show for the first time at IFA 2017.

The TicHome Mini is, as its name suggests, a miniature smart speaker. Measuring just 110mm in diameter and 43mm tall, it’s billed as a sort of Google Home alternative that you can easily take around the house with you.

Splash-proof with an IPX6 rating, Mobvoi wants it to be as at home in the shower as in the kitchen, with a built-in 2600mAh battery good for 6 hours of standby battery life per charge. That may not sound like much, but when you consider the connected skills built in, it’s more acceptable.
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