![]() The network isn't immensely popular right now, but more and more companies offer cross-brand compatibility. Thread is the protocol that enables future integrations across multiple smart home companies. The final smart home feature worth calling out is support for Thread radio. Still, I could only get them to work half the time. You also need to be standing directly in front of the display for the tool to work. You have to be fast and precise with your air tap to successfully pause or play video. That said, I had some issues learning how to use touch gestures. The Nest Hub Max’s larger display makes it a better vessel for watching shows, but it doesn’t offer touch gestures like the new Nest Hub. I can also call up any of the best Netflix shows, best Disney Plus shows and more as well. That includes YouTube, which is a key advantage Google’s displays have over Amazon’s. ![]() Expect speedy responses and effortless integration with your Google Maps, Google Calendar and other in-brand services. The added mic ( three total) should make it easier for your assistant to recognize its wake words as well. On the Nest Hub, your assistant should learn your most common commands over time, as well as process the best Google Assistant commands overall, without sending data to the cloud. On the Nest Audio, the built-in chip allowed for a faster assistant. On-device processing is nothing new for Google. Of course, I could always manage my devices, as well as make voice calls, launch videos and get answers to queries by asking Google Assistant aloud, too. My one qualm is that the display returns to the home screen if you don’t tap on your devices fast enough, but the interface upgrade makes up for it. We've always liked Google's smart display UI, but the new Nest Hub revamps the interface to make controlling all the best smart home devices more intuitive. Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) review: Other smart features I appreciate the invisibility of the feature on the new Google Nest Hub. Since my Apple Watch needs to be charged for overnight wear, I spend more time than I’d like being prepared for sleep tracking. But on most nights, my Apple Watch’s and the Google Nest Hub’s sleep duration readings fell within 10 minutes of each other, giving me confidence in contactless sleep tracking.Īlthough being “sensed” still sounds a little creepy, I forgot my display was watching me after a few days. I also imagine that if I shared my bed with another human, my readings could be less accurate, although Google says this shouldn’t be a problem. That is, when the data is accurate - one night, I accidentally placed a glass of water in front of my display, interfering with radar sensing. ![]() The Nest Hub does not provide specific sleep cycle data like some fitness trackers do, but the actionable sleep tracking data is among the most comprehensive I’ve seen for a consumer-facing device. I had trouble getting to sleep for a few nights in a row, so I took my Nest Hub’s suggestion of a thunderstorm noise soundtrack. It can encourage certain environmental changes based on smart home devices, such as evening lighting, lower thermostat temperatures or ambient sounds, too. For example, if you cough frequently throughout the night, your Nest Hub might suggest it's allergen-related and recommend it's time to get new bedding.
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