I am getting free google home. What can I do with the device? Can I use it without ever connecting it to the internet? You just like a plain speaker for my iPhone. Can I somehow erase the software and install custom Linux?
It has Bluetooth audio. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-turn-google-home-into-a-bluetooth-speaker/ At the moment at least, there appears to be no Linux firmware.
Okay I i will look into this. It appears that you have to download google app to pair it. Hopefully I can pair it once and I don't have to do it again. I don't keep anything google on my iPhone or my laptop.