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March 2021
(80%)
104 Reviews
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122 Reviews
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The editors liked
Slim
Sleek design
Google Assistant on board
Superb smart home and photo frame features
Monitors your sleep without a wristband
Improved sound with strong bass
Intuitive software with regular updates
Unique
Hands-off way to track sleep
Affordable price (not including Sleep Sensing)
Tracks sleep and breathing
Intuitive interface
Excellent smart home controls
Google Assistant responds quickly
Compact design
Superb digital photo frame
Sleep Sensing feature works well
Awesome smart home controller
Decent speaker for podcasts
Sleek design upgrades
Actionable sleep data
Speedy assistant responses
New sustainable build
Four color options
Including the new Mist color
The audio has been improved
Setup was very easy
Sleep sensing gives what feels like useful insight
The motion sense works WAY better here than on Pixel 4
Sleep tracking is easy and reliable
The speaker is better sounding than before
Still an excellent Google Photos digital photo frame
The resolution isn't the highest
But this screen gets dim enough for use in a bedroom
And Ambient EQ makes it blend in very well
The new Hub is faster
Exhibiting fewer slowdowns in the UI than the OG device
It tracks my sleep at least as well as any
Affordable smart display packs useful Google Assistant
No-contact Sleep Sensing is tracking without the wearable
Bass improvements make for better music
Promise of better smart home integration with Thread in future
More affordable
Quick Gestures for hands-free control
Edge-to-edge glass
Bigger bass
The editors didn't like
Quirky coughing and snoring detection during sleep monitoring
Sleep Sensing might be subscription based down the road
Unknown sleep tracking subscription fee in 2022
Missing sleep tracking metrics compared to wearables
Google Fit is simple to a fault
Might attribute co-sleeper's coughing/snoring to you
No camera for video calls
Touch-based OS is still sluggish
Few meaningful hardware upgrades
Sleep Sensing feature is only free for a limited time
Sleep sensing can be fickle
Air gestures could work better
Touch sensitivity on the screen could use some work
It's slow
Can't use the Thread radio or temperature sensor for smart home routines
Did I mention it's slow
Google has yet to provide me with any suggestions beyond common sense—it needs to do more before Google can charge for it. Medium and large pets will interfere with your tracking if they get on your bed
Too
The rear-facing speaker is fine for chatting w
Sleep Sensing results require some interpretation
No charging port for a phone on your nightstand
Sleep Sense will eventually require a subscription
Neerav thinks that for $149 the Nest Hub Gen 2 is excellent value for money and currently sets the standard for a small smart display with a quite capable speaker. Amazon the ball is in your court to beat it with a new superior device.The Nest Hub Gen 2 i...
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Published: 2021-04-06, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Compact design, Sleep Sensing technology, Display offers even more versatility, Gesture controls
Audio quality is good not great, Partner's coughing and/or snoring could end up on your report
The Google Nest Hub is an excellent first smart display for customers who have never invested in a smart product and a handy addition for customers who already have a Google speaker. Its versatility will certainly impress first time users especially with...
Equipped with Google Assistant-powered smart home control, a wide range of entertainment options courtesy of Chromecast, and terrific photo frame functionality, the new, $99 Nest Hub makes for a great purchase if you don't already have a smart display on...
Abstract: We are now quite used to the idea of assistants in our smartphones and over the last couple of years we've seen a wave of new smart speakers. Some follow a traditional speaker-like design while others add a touchscreen, making it more like an interactive...
Published: 2021-04-01, Author: Ben , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Equipped with Google Assistant-powered smart home control, a wide range of entertainment options courtesy of Chromecast, and terrific photo frame functionality, the new, $99 Nest Hub makes for a great purchase if you don't already have a smart display on...
Published: 2021-04-02, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Great streaming service support, Good-value screen, Sleep Sensing tech,
Making calls requires app, Basic sound,
Google is offering something no other manufacturer does - a device with plenty of streaming support, smart skills, motion sensing and sleep monitoring tech at a tempting asking price. Some buyers will actively prefer that there's a screen but no camera -...
Great for smart home control, Improved sound, Gorgeous digital photo frame, More video streaming options
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The Google Nest Hub 2 is a fantastic, feature-packed smart display that's now available at a better price than ever. The sound it's capable of isn't going to replace your dedicated audio speakers, and the new Sleep Sensing feature will only be useful if...
Sleep tracking works well, Alarm clock functions are improved, Sounds better than the previous model
Sleep tracking only free until 2022, Can't distinguish between two partners' coughs and snores, Better sound but still not brilliant bass
If you're in the market for a smart speaker that you can pop in your bedroom that'll do a bit more than just wake you up or play the radio at it, the Google Nest Hub 2 is a good option. The sleep tracking works well, the new alarm clock functions are hand...
Accurate sleep tracking, Tons of data about your sleep, $100 starting price
Few new features over previous model
Yes, if sleep matters to you and you don't want to be bothered by pesky wearables, then you'll fall in love with it. If not, you're better off trying to find the older model at a discount.Editors' RecommendationsLenovo Smart Display 7 is still the most un...
Sleek design, Good sleep tracking, Quick Gestures, Improved sound
Laggy at times, Sleep Sensing may cost money
The Nest Hub 2 is a tricky device to sum up right now as it depends on where you're buying it for. If you plan to put it in the kitchen, living room or office then it's a nice improvement on the original and a no-brainer if you want a Google Assistant-pow...
