The speaker has been slightly improved as well, and for something that sits on the nightstand, it's pretty good! But it's not going to be my first choice for DJing a party. There are now three far-field microphones instead of two, and I haven't had any issues with it picking up my commands. But considering this Nest Hub is meant for the bedroom, one of the most private places of the home, I'm glad the camera didn't make an appearance. I never use the video chat function on my Nest Hub Max, though it can be useful if you already use Duo, Google's default video chat app on Android phones. The first Nest Hub, originally called the Google Home Hub, didn't have a camera, and neither does the new one I like that. If you've tried other Google smart displays, you know exactly what you're getting here. It comes in a few new colors, like “mist,” a pale blue, and Google says it's made of 54 percent recycled plastic. Visually, you'll hardly notice a difference. There's not much new in this department, except for the various Assistant-related updates Google typically rolls out in a year. That includes playing movies and music, walking you through recipes, cycling through your photos, controlling smart home devices, and answering all your Google Search queries. The new Nest Hub can do everything its predecessor could do. I toss and turn, my allergies block my nose from breathing normally, and my mind recalls an awkward memory from years past.Īfter more than a month with the second-generation Nest Hub on my nightstand, I can't say I've slept any better, but it has enlightened me to a few sleep habits I wasn't aware of.

I love pulling my weighted blanket over me and relaxing for the night, but sleep doesn't always come easy. As the name suggests, it can monitor your sleep-without the need for a camera-and offers suggestions to improve sleep quality. Sleep Sensing is the hot new feature in Google's smaller smart display. I've enjoyed my time with it so much that when Google unveiled a new version of its 7-inch Nest Hub, I was excited to see if bringing it into my bedroom could upgrade my sleep too. This 10-inch smart display has helped me remember important ingredients while I cooked, and it's entertained me with music as I waited for the water to boil. Over the past year, I've heavily relied on Google's Nest Hub Max in the kitchen.

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