This is very easy to install. It took about 3 minutes from the opening of the box to a nice and neat, out of the way Google Home Mini. Just wrap the cord around the base, starting with the wall plug end inserted into the box that it goes into. Place the mini into the base and insert the plug into the mini. No more cords hanging for my robot vacuum to get caught up on! I wondered about muffling of the sound before installing, but it doesn't effect the sound at all. The volume buttons are still accessible as well as a side hole to access the voice mute button. Great price and great design.