Google

Google Nest Hub Max

The Google Nest Hub is a smart device using Google as a voice assistant. The device can be used for video calling, helping you stay in touch. You can create reminders, control and adjust your smart home devices, and use the google photos as a screen saver. If you have streaming subscriptions you can stream content on the screen. The device can also be used as a digital photoframe.

EASE OF USE

Medium

The Google Nest has a touch screen, but the main way you interact with it is by voice. You simply ask Google to "tell you the time", "read the news" etc. Main wake words are "Hey Google" or "OK Google".

SET-UP TIME

10-30 minutes

The device will display a walkthrough tutorial to support with set up.

PRICE

Upfront: Google Nest Hub £90 / Google Nest Max £219

Recurring: Subscripton charges if you choose to sign up.

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Other uses

Alarms.
Calendar.
Drop-ins.
Ebooks.
Reminders and notifications.
Streaming music.
Streaming TV/video.
To-do lists.
Video messaging.
Voice calls.
Voice control.

Good to know

You can connect it to lots of other smart home devices like lights, plugs and heating, and then voice control them.
You need to create a google account upon set up of the device.
You can connect most streaming services e.g. spotifiy, youtube.
Google Nest Hub has 7 inch screen. Google Nest Max has a 10 inch screen.