it's a land grab, doesn't matter if people actually bought them, it only matters how many of them are out there. one you have one you are more likely to buy for Google stuff. for example, the Chromecast works well with Google home but doesn't with Alexa.
Everyone that bought a Pixel2 received a "free"//coupled Google Home, I'm wondering how did it impact those numbers?
I would never trust Google with that type of device in my home. Amazon I already feel better about it.