Identification and Background ¶ 

Introduced in June of 2012 at the Google I/O Keynote, the Nexus Q was a media-streaming device. The device operated version 4.0 of the Android System, Ice Cream Sandwich, and was functional with Google Play and various Android devices. Google's intent to create a revolutionary new media device; however, was not met with customer satisfaction. Criticism included the high price and the limited Google Play features when compared with other media-steaming devices. The Nexus Q was discontinued the October of the very same year.

The Nexus Q is easily identifiable by its spherical shape and black finish. When it is powered on, the circumference of the device will light up.

Troubleshooting ¶ 

Track down problems encountered with your Nexus Q on our Nexus Q Troubleshooting Page

Technical Specs ¶ 

Diameter ¶ 

• 4.6 inches (116 mm)

Weight ¶ 

• 2 Pounds (923 grams)

Hardware Controls ¶ 

• Rotating top dome volume control

• Capacitive touch sensor for mute on/off

Lighting ¶ 

• 32 RGB perimeter LEDS

• 1 RGB LED for mute indicator

CPU ¶ 

• OMAP4460 (dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU and SGX540 graphics core)

Memory ¶ 

• 1GB LPDDR RAM

• 16GB NAND flash memory

OS ¶ 

• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Supported Applications ¶ 

• Google Play Music

• Google Play Movies and TV

• YouTube

Connectors and Ports ¶ 

• Micro HDMI (Type D)

• Optical out (S/PDIF)

• 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)

• Micro AB USB (for service and support)

• Banana jack speaker outputs

Wireless ¶ 

• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n

• Bluetooth

• NFC

Amplifier ¶ 

• 25W class D (12.5 watt per channel)

Power ¶ 

• Integrated 35W switching power supply

• World-ready 50/60Hz 85-265V AC input

• Automatic shutdown for audio amp supply when not in use

Additional Information ¶ 

• Google Play: Nexus Q

• CNET: Nexus Q Review
• Wikipedia: Nexus Q
• Google: Nexus Q Guidebook
• Google: Nexus Q Tech Specs