Google Nest Hub 2 Smart Display for Home Entertainment Revealed

Google officially introduced the new Nest Hub 2. The new second-generation google home screen should sound better, understand voice commands to the Google Assistant better and it has an anticipated sleep monitoring system.

Google has officially confirmed the new Nest Hub 2, which has been already available to pre-order on the Bhphotovideo.com website for $99.99 and shipping will begin from March 30, 2021.

Like the first generation google display, the new Google Nest Hub 2 has a 7-inch touch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. As is known, the device goes online via WLAN. The googlenest device should be connected to the Internet in order to e.g. B. to use the integrated Google Assistant. Voice commands are received by an array of three microphones. Of course, there will be a switch to turn off the microphones again. Bluetooth for streaming media content will also be back on board.

The Nest Hub 2 google home screen also features a new Soli sensor for movements and the detection of swiping gestures. In addition, it could also be used for the rumored integrated sleep monitoring. There is also an Ambient EQ light sensor like the Nest Hub Max and a temperature sensor. A firmware update with thread should come. In addition, the google display is probably made of 54 percent recycled plastic.

Features

• Voice Match technology
• Ultrasound sensing
• Soli sensor for Motion Sense
• Ambient EQ light sensor
• Temperature sensor
• 802.15.4 (at 2.4 GHz) Thread support via a future firmware update
• High-performance ML hardware engine
• Enclosure made from 54% recycled plastic
• Requires a nearby electrical outlet, Wi-Fi network, and a compatible Android or iOS mobile device

Last year, Amazon has also introduced the latest version of its Echo Show 10 smart display, which brings a multitude of innovations, but what is particularly exciting is the display, which moves and thus follows the user’s face. It is priced at $249.99.