REVIEW: Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Smart Display in 2024 - Still Worth It? (Smart Home Speaker)

Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen Review - Is this Smart Home Speaker Display Worth It?
(Unboxing + Full Walkthrough & Review in 2024)
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Meet Nest Hub 2nd Gen from Google, the smart display that’s the center of your helpful home. Stay entertained with shows, videos, and music. Control your compatible devices with a tap or with Google Assistant. And wake up easier with a sunrise alarm.
The easiest way to be entertained, play music, and catch up on your favorite Netflix shows and CZcams videos.
Control your connected devices in one place with a tap - or your voice - to see the live feed on your Nest Cam, just say, Hey Google, show me the front door camera.
Keep your family connected - See your calendar and create reminders and to - dos, get answers from Google Assistant and broadcast messages across the house with your other Nest devices.
It’s beautifully designed - Nest Hub’s simple design and subtle colors fit any room and it’s made with the environment in mind, the enclosure is made from 54% recycled plastic.
Works with products and services you already love - Enjoy songs, podcasts, and audiobooks from your favorite streaming services, or ask Google to play news, sports highlights, and more.
An effortless way to track your sleep-With Nest Hub 2nd Gen at your bedside, sleep sensing can track when you go to bed, when you wake up, and how long you have slept. Gives you personalized insights and tips, so you wake up well rested and refreshed.
Sleep Sensing makes it easier to understand what could be impacting your sleep. It can detect your respiratory rate, and even sleep disturbances like coughing and snoring.
Music. Shows. Simple smart home control.
Stay entertained with shows, videos, and music
Control your connected devices with a tap or your voice
See your calendar and create reminders and to-dos
Keep listening, from room to room.
The enhanced speaker delivers 50% more bass than the original Nest Hub. Create groups with other Nest speakers and displays for brilliant sound in every room.
Just wave your hand.
You can use Quick Gestures to control many Nest Hub features. Play or pause a song or video, snooze an alarm, and stop a timer. Quick Gestures use Motion Sense (Soli Radar) to detect when your hand moves - without a camera. Or ask Google to play music or a video, pause a song, control volume, and more.
Just ask Google.
Tap Nest Hub to turn on the lights, lock the doors, or turn up the thermostat.
Peace of mind when you're away.
With a Nest Aware subscription, Nest Hub (2nd gen) can detect unusual sounds, like glass breaking or your smoke alarm going off, and send you an alert.
Get news and weather.
Use your voice to get important info as you get ready for your day.
Set timers and alarms.
Ask Google to set reminders, timers, and alarms. They're perfect for recipes, appointments, homework time, and more.
Ease into your morning.
The Sunrise Alarm on Nest Hub makes waking up easier. It gradually brightens the display and increases the alarm volume.
Unwind at night.
The "Your evening" page helps you wind down at night and get ready for the day ahead. Fall asleep to tranquil sounds.
Nest Hub respects your privacy.
You can turn off the mic at any time with the mic switch. Easily clear your Google Assistant history whenever you want.
Adaptive Display
The display adjusts to ambient room light, so it’s not too bright or too dim, and changes color temperature based on your surroundings for a more comfortable experience.
Voice Match - Link your Google Account and voice to your speaker to get personalized info.
Do more:
Music - Play music from popular music services by artist, song, genre, album, playlist or mood.
News - Get the latest news from sources you trust.
Chromecast - Treat it as a mini smart TV with Chromecast built-in for screen mirroring.
Radio - Listen to popular internet radio stations.
Bluetooth - Connect to phone using Bluetooth.
Turn TV on and off using your voice.
Calendar - Ask about an event or get your schedule for the day from Google Calendar.
Tasks - You can set, ask about and delete tasks on your speaker or display.
Flight information - Get status updates on upcoming flights.
Make calls - Call friends, family, and businesses using just your voice (Google Meet).
Play audio from your phone to the speaker using Chromecast, Android Audio, or connecting via Bluetooth.
Find your phone with your Google Assistant - Never lose your phone again. You can ask your Google Assistant to ring or call your phone.
Cloud Digital Photo Frame - Show your Google Photos memories as a slideshow, or pick between customizable watch dial styles / digital art gallery.
More Options:
Android Auto (Carpuride) / Google Pixel Tablet / Google tablet / Android tablet / Google Home Mini /
Amazon Echo Show / Amazon Echo Hub / Google Nest Hub Max / Google Smart Display Hub / Lenovo Smart Display / Google Nest Hub (1st Gen) / Portable Monitor / Sleep Tracker / Photo Frame
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I have a couple nest audio speakers and they've been problematic. Not always, but they seem to unpair somewhat frequently and require occasional resetting. There's also no headphone jacks input or output which was a little frustrating.