Hello everyone!

I have to say, I was totally clueless about what my sister was getting me for my birthday when she handed me this tiny Yandex speaker with Alice. I mean, I had no idea what I was supposed to do with it, until I actually started using it, that is. It's been about six months now, and I'm hooked.

Now that I've had a chance to play around with it, I wanted to share my thoughts on this little device. Let me tell you, this smart speaker has been a game-changer for me, and I'm excited to share its features and benefits with you.

Compact and stylish design

The first thing that caught my eye was the sleek and modern design of the speaker.

It fits seamlessly into any room thanks to its compact size and wide range of color options.

I got the gray one from my sister, which is perfect for my apartment's decor. At first, it was sitting in my living room, but I have to say, it's been doing its best work in the kitchen.

I'm always listening to music with it while I cook, or asking it fun facts about everything under the sun while I'm washing dishes.

The Mini Station takes up minimal space, so it's easy to place on a table, shelf, or even in a kitchen nook.

Intuitive voice control

One of the standout features of the Yandex Station Mini is its voice control functionality.

Just say 'Alice', and it's ready to answer any question, play my favorite tunes, or execute any command.

I've gotta say, it's pretty wild how fast Alice picks up on voice commands, even when there's music blasting in the background.

But what really blew my mind is that she knows each member of my family by name. Of course, we had to set that up beforehand. For my daughter, she only plays kids' content, and when she's near me and I want to listen to something, she'll say, 'Be careful, that's not kid-friendly.' Usually, that's when she's playing some foreign tunes.

Music and Entertainment

The Mini Station is more than just a speaker - it's a full-on entertainment center. It supports a ton of streaming services, like Yandex Music and Spotify.

The 'Smart Home' feature lets me control compatible devices - from light bulbs to thermostats - with simple voice commands. I don't need that right now, since I don't have any other gadgets that I can sync with Alice. But I'm planning to level up my setup.

Information and Learning

Alice isn't just a fun toy - she's also a great source of info. I often ask her about the weather, news, or even recipes. She always gives me up-to-date info and useful tips. What's really cool is that Alice can tell me interesting facts and stories, read me poems and fairy tales, and even share some laughs with me.

Package Contents

The package came with some cute stickers. I'm not sure what to do with them, since I don't want to stick them on the speaker itself. I'm a big fan of Alice's minimalist design.

My column can work both wired and wireless, but I only use it wired. It's on my kitchen counter, and I don't even think about the battery running out. I mean, it's just one less thing to worry about, you know?

I've gotta say, Yandex Station Mini has become a total game-changer in our tech-savvy world. I'm super grateful for its functionality, sleek design, and ease of use. All my guests are obsessed with it, and even my grandma found something to talk about – she was geeking out over the health features.

Rating: 5 out of 5!