
Meet the second-gen Nest Hub from Google,¹ the center of your helpful home. Stay entertained in the kitchen with shows, videos, and music. In the living room, control your compatible lights, TVs, and other smart devices with a tap or your voice. And in the bedroom, Nest Hub can help you wake up easier with a Sunrise Alarm.
Improved audio quality over 1st Gen. Available in multiple colors: Charcoal, Chalk, Mist
Original Nest Hub model
Methodology v1.0
Durability and material quality estimates based on customer reports of occasional slowness and mixed long-term reliability feedback, though no catastrophic failure reports. Brand reputation reflects Google's generally trustworthy position in consumer electronics, though some complaints about software degradation over time and assistant reliability issues noted in reviews. No negative hardware changes detected between generations—only improvements (audio quality, sleep tracking feature added). Audio quality improvement and feature additions suggest ongoing product refinement rather than cost-cutting measures.