Google Nest Hub Smart Display has grandly made its debut. It will appeal to the users no doubt as it is quite reasonably priced and has several features.
Google Nest Hub Smart Display, originally referred to as the Google Home Hub, has indeed been launched in India. The smart display is rather designed to control over 200 million devices from more than 3,500 brands, that include LG, Oakter, Philips Hue, Syska, TP-Link, Xiaomi, and Yeelight among others.
Also, the Google Nest Hub Smart Display does come along with the Google Assistant integration to let a person control all the compatible connected devices in the home directly making use of one’s voice. Google has additionally optimized the YouTube experience specifically for the Nest Hub to offer the video content out-of-the-box.
Google Nest Hub price in India
The Google Nest Hub Smart Display price in India has been set at Rs. 9,999. The device is rather available for purchase through Flipkart, Tata Cliq, Croma, and Reliance Digital. Moreover, it does flaunt Chalk and Charcoal color options.
As a launch offer, Google has rather bundled Xiaomi’s Mi Security Camera that is worth Rs. 1,799 with the Nest Hub. The limited-period offer can indeed be availed through Flipkart and Tata Cliq.
To recall, the Google Nest Hub Smart Display had been debuted as the Google Home Hub way back in October last year. It is presently selling for the US at $99 which is roughly Rs. 7,100.
The Google Nest Hub is indeed competing against the Amazon Echo Show 5 ₹ 8,999 that had been launched in India back in late May with a price tag of Rs. 8,999.
Google Nest Hub specifications, features
A person needs to make use of the Google Assistant integration; the Google Nest Hub does understand the voice commands. It also does include various Google services, that do include Google Search, YouTube, and Google Photos. This does imply that a person can ask about a place, watch his or her favorite video, or just view the recent memories with family or friends through the Nest Hub.
Similar to a Google Home speaker, the Nest Hub does come with Voice Match that is rather touted to recognize multiple voices to provide a personalized experience. The device also does support Routines that do help perform a series of actions by receiving a single voice command. For example, one can say, “Hey Google, Goodnight” to let the device be able to set an alarm, turn off the connected lights and TV, and play soothing music.
Google has also managed to provide various Digital Wellbeing features on the Nest Hub. It is possible to enable or disable options such as Only allow non-explicit music, YouTube Restricted Mode, and Allow Assistant Answers to adjust to the experience as per one’s preferences.
Aside from the preloaded features, the Google Nest Hub works with a list of content providers. Google has no doubt revealed that the users would be able to watch recipe videos on the Nest Hub through NDTV Food, Archana’s Kitchen, Tarladalal.com, Sifybawarchi, and Swasthi’s Recipes. Similarly, there is news content from NDTV and other outlets as well as kids videos from Pikachu and Chhota Bheem. The device also does offer music from YouTube Music, Gaana, Saavn, Spotify, and Wynk.
Unlike the Home speakers, the Google Nest Hub does feature a 7-inch touchscreen panel. The device also has two far-field microphones, a full-range speaker, and an Ambient EQ light sensor. Google has provided Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth v5.0 on the connectivity front. Lastly, the device measures 118×178.5×67.3mm and weighs 480 grams.
