Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Review
Our Verdict
The Nest Hub 2nd Gen is the top pick for Google users — its camera-free sleep tracking is a genuinely useful and private smart home feature.
Pros & Cons
+ Pros
- +Sleep tracking via Soli radar (no camera)
- +Clean Google Assistant integration
- +7" bright display
- +Ambient EQ light adjustment
- +Excellent for Google ecosystem
− Cons
- −No camera for video calls
- −Smaller display than Show 10 rivals
- −Google Home app can be complex
- −No Zigbee hub
In-Depth Review
The Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen is Google's most personal smart display, and its defining feature is Soli radar-based sleep tracking — no camera needed. It monitors your breathing and movement to provide sleep insights in the Google Home app. The 7" display is bright and clear for weather, YouTube, and smart home controls. Google Assistant integration is excellent, particularly for Google Calendar and Gmail. The design is minimal and elegant, and the ambient EQ adjusts screen warmth to your room's light. At $99, it's an outstanding value for Google ecosystem users.
Specifications
| Display | 7" 1024×600 |
| Sensor | Soli radar for sleep tracking |
| Audio | Full-range speaker |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Smart Hub | Matter, Thread |
| Dimensions | 7.0" × 4.65" × 2.65" |
| Power | 30W adapter |
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