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Last updated: Monday, 10 February 2025

What is a Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) device and what can it do?

The Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen Smart Display can stream videos and music, display photos, and also show you your calendar, to-do list, recipes, and much more. This beautifully designed device with an intuitive interface will effortlessly fit into any room décor and make your day-to-day life a whole lot easier.

See how it works right here.


Key Features:

Control your connected devices in one place with a tap – or your voice.
Nest Hub is the one place to control your smart home – it works with hundreds of compatible devices. Turn on the lights or turn on the fan with just a tap. Or ask Google and get help hands-free.

Stay connected.
See your calendar and create reminders. Just say, “Hey Google, broadcast it’s dinnertime” and everyone will hear it on your Nest speakers and displays around the house.2 Ask Google about the weather or almost anything. And make voice calls with Google Duo.1

 1To make calls with Duo, a Google Duo account is required for you and call recipients. Personalised results, for up to six users, require additional enrolment and setup.
2Other Nest speakers and displays sold separately.


Wind down easily. Wake up gently.‘Your evening’ page, set your alarm, control your compatible lights and other connected devices, and play soothing sounds to help you drift off. Nest Hub’s Sunrise Alarm wakes you up gently, and with Motion Sense, you can just wave your hand to snooze the alarm.

Sleep tracking.
With Nest Hub at your bedside, Sleep Sensing?can track when you go to bed, when you wake up, and how long you’ve slept. Enjoy a preview of Sleep Sensing. It’s free until next year.

It’s created with the environment in mind.
The enclosure is made from 54% recycled plastic.

It can work with products and services you already use.
Enjoy songs, podcasts, and audiobooks from your favourite streaming services, or ask Google to play news, sports highlights, and more.

A hub of entertainment.
Catch up on your favourite Netflix shows. Watch YouTube videos and more. And listen to music on the enhanced speaker. Stream from the music services that you use most, such as YouTube Music, Spotify and RadioApp. You can see what’s playing right on the display. Play, pause, browse and control the volume with a tap. Or just say “Hey Google.”1

1Subscription services may be required for certain content.


Please note:

Subscription services may be required for certain content.

Sleep Sensing is available for [free] preview until next year. Learn more at g.co/sleepsensing/preview. After preview ends, paid subscription may be required. Sleep Sensing features are subject to your permissions and settings. They use motion, sound, and other device and sensor data to work and require placing the device close to the bed and calibrating the device for your sleeping position.

Google Assistant, Google Fit, and other Google apps may be required for full functionality. Google Assistant requires a Google Account.

Nest Hub requires a Wi-Fi network, a nearby electrical outlet, and a compatible mobile device.

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