Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Review - 6 Months Later

Long term review of the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen), its core features, sleep tracking, motion sense, any downsides and who we recommend this device for.

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Long term review of the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen), its core features, sleep tracking, motion sense, any downsides and who we recommend this device for.
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Sleep tracking
3:18 - Alarm clock features
5:42 - Proximity detection & motion sense
6:15 - Design updates
6:33 - Sound improvements
7:08 - Display ambient EQ
7:43 - Photo frame &. Google Photos
8:44 - Smart Home features
9:25 - Playing Music
9:54 - Streaming services & games support
10:13 - Speaker groups & default speakers
10:37 - The Google Assistant
11:34 - Recipes feature
11:58 - Lists & Shopping List
12:46 - Reminders
13:18 - Recommendation

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[pandraus]

what I like about the 6 months later "timeframe" is that you get some updates that people that review products when they just launched don't get.
one thing that was just launched for the Nest Hub 2 is the swipe up drawer for quick access to some apps. Still on the "Preview" program, but made the little screen a little more useful, almost like a not-so-portable tablet.

[shablaze]

Thank you for intentionally NOT ONCE saying the phrase, "Hey Google". 👍

[kingcohen]

Just bought one as part of Google's Black Friday sale, got it for $69.99 CAD compared to the $129.99 original price
can't wait!

[ForgiveMyMadness]

This device us been a life saver for me as an adult with ADHD. The ability to just speak reminders & shopping lists rather than having to write them down (and lose them) is great. It also helps me figure out how much sleep I'm really getting; just because I went to bed at 1am and woke up at 7am clearly doesn't mean I'm getting 6hrs of sleep! No wonder I'm always tired 🤣
Truly thinking of getting a Pixel phone just because of how much more I prefer Google Assistant to Siri!

[MA_NOH]

12:36 I see you add “time” to shopping list 😂

[kellylujan]

Thanks, I just ordered mine with the wireless doorbell for my small one bedroom. I like the way you explained everything!

[senior_ranger]

I've got an original, and goog assist and I go at it all the time. It works about 70% of the time to do what I want. Most annoying is telling it to turn off the bedroom light after I get in bed, then having to get up and turn it off myself. I usually end up telling it, "You know you can be replaced by a speaker!" The sleep thing on the new one might be interesting, but not $100 worth -- and I'd be enraged if they wanted to start charging me $$ for that after a few months. All in all, it's just another brick in the wall!

[newvillagefilms]

I'm still waiting for the version that makes you dinner... "Hey Google, 1 Spaghetti Carbonara".

[HalXV]

Keep in mind that the air gestures doesn't work in places like Mexico because of some radar laws that Google doesn't want to iron out, same with the Google pixel 4

[Jeff_Louis]

This guy always does the best tech reviews

[msfletchyou]

I am considering this to monitor a elderly parent while in their room. I want her to be able to alert me quickly if I am in a different room. I feel like this may be a good thing if I get the camera. But will we have to capability for two way conversation.?

[BroManDudeGuyPhD]

MAN that lag at 5:02 was painful to watch

[hayleyrussell]

Thanks for the review, it was very thorough. I have had this device for a few days and one of the biggest downfalls for me is the alarm is sounds only and not music from Apple Music/spotify. Unless I just haven't been able to work out how to do this? Do you know how to do this?

[imuhammedazhar]

Does that (1:28) integrate with Wear OS smartwatches?

[PoulWrist]

A concern that I saw in reviews when it came out was performance of the touch-interface. I still see some choppiness in this and other videos that feels like it really shouldn't be there. How would you rate the device's general performance?

[dingodave]

Thank you, a wealth of info! But you must tell me where you shop. I'm getting rather old and would like to buy some 'time'. I'm sure you meant "thyme' lol

[tapdinwitdee]

Was just thinking about grabbing one of these then boom you dropped a video at the perfect timing❗️❗️

[bestinfopoint]

really appreciate your efforts on it this detailed review which saved my day to understand all its use

[ShashTash]

Set up a routine on the google app so you customise you light in any way or anything else connected