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Add to that basic calling functionality through Duo and some of the oldest members of your family can now keep in touch even when you’re far away. While we could focus in on any number of these in-depth, trust us when we say that Google handles all of their first-party services with a level of tact and care that’s rare to find in a first-generation product. Even some third-party services work great - though many don’t feel as rich or as natural as Google’s own first-party apps.
The NestHub is perfect for searching too, so you can ask questions and get visual answers from Google – perfect for finding recipes, looking up local businesses and learning how to do things. Our technical team is on hand to solve any problems or help you find the ideal solution.
With the Google Home app
Nick Pino is Managing Editor, TV and AV for TechRadar's sister site, Tom's Guide. Previously, he was the Senior Editor of Home Entertainment at TechRadar, covering TVs, headphones, speakers, video games, VR and streaming devices. He's also written for GamesRadar+, Official Xbox Magazine, PC Gamer and other outlets over the last decade, and he has a degree in computer science he's not using if anyone wants it.
From looking up recipes, to checking the weather when you’re running late, the voice controls will act as your hands-free helper. You’ll also be able to connect to your streaming accounts to jam out to your favourite playlists. You can even hook it up to smart tech around the house, so phrases like ‘’hey Google, good morning” can turn your lights on, as well as heat up your home.
Control your home
And it’s not just Search to receive the visual update - major Google services, like YouTube, Photos and Maps have been optimized to provide both relevant audio feedback and visual feedback based on your voice search commands. Out of the entire library of products, though, what works best with Google Home Hub are the Nest family of products including its smart thermostat, smart security camera and video doorbell system. The whole setup process takes just a few minutes and, thanks to the great new Google Home app UI, setting up additional devices has never been easier. Google has also launched another Google Assistant speaker, the Google Nest Hub Max – the first product to launch under the new converged brand name of Google and smart home device manufacturer Nest. This makes it the natural successor to the Google Home Hub.
The latter two can be streamed to the Google Home Hub via a live feed while the former can be controlled either via voice or the UI on the Hub itself. If you haven’t yet bought any smart home products and are leaning towards the Made by Google ecosystem, give them some serious consideration. In practice that means the speaker will dial down the blue light output when it’s on your bed stand before bed before automatically turning the display down to near invisible levels when you turn off the lights.
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This product does not reduce energy and/or natural resource consumption. This product is used to monitor your energy and/or natural resource consumption. This product works in conjunction with other products to reduce and save. What is certainly the product’s most divisive feature, however, is the Home Hub’s lack of a camera. We certainly appreciated Google’s guised concern for our privacy, some folks will be disappointed that they won’t be able to video chat with loved ones on the Hub. Last but not least, the Home Hub makes a lot of sense for the smart home enthusiast who’s gone a bit overboard on devices.
Once that’s locked and loaded on your mobile device of choice, you can simply tap the plus icon under the Home heading, and the app will search for any nearby Made by Google device. After a short pairing process you’ll need to select which room the Hub is located in as well as add any new smart devices you might have purchased alongside the Home Hub. After you connect your smart devices in the Google Home app, you can use the Google Home app to control them. If you have a Google Nest or Home speaker or display, you can also use voice commands to control your smart devices.
The Google NestHubis compatible with over 200 smart devices from over 50 brands, which means it fits perfectly into your smart home. Turn the lights on with a single command, or change the TV channel using your voice. You can even control your heating – it’s compatible with Nest. Sometimes it’s easier to see your schedule than it is to hear it.
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Even better, they don’t need to be concerned about mom and dad dropping by anytime they have company over, and the device powers down nicely at night so that they can get some shuteye at the end of a busy day. Students, short on time and full of questions that need answering will love the Home Hub and its prominent focus on Google Calendar. It’s baked right into the main screen of the app and should always keep them on task. Asking Google Assistant for location information will bring up a map, contact info, reviews and descriptions of those places while asking about a movie will bring up information on its cast. Click any of these cards and you’ll be drawn deeper down the rabbit hole where you can then see even more information. For one, photos - especially those shot on a phone - look great on the smaller screen.
Had Google gone for something larger, say in the the 10- to 12-inch range, photos would not have looked as rich or as clear as they do on the Home Hub. Even if you are afraid of what might happen to it, you might not want to put it too far away - the 7-inch HD touchscreen is great up close and, unsurprisingly, much less dramatic when seen from afar. But, while its small stature might have you concerned, it’s a surprisingly well-built product.
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