{"id":546054,"date":"2023-01-31T22:27:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T19:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/is-googles-nest-hub-still-the-best-smart-display-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2023-01-31T22:27:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T19:27:03","slug":"is-googles-nest-hub-still-the-best-smart-display-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-googles-nest-hub-still-the-best-smart-display-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Is Google\u2019s Nest Hub Still the Best Smart Display? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a400e3101011\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a400e3101011\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-googles-nest-hub-still-the-best-smart-display-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CIs_Googles_Nest_Hub_Still_the_Best_Smart_Display_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Is Google\u2019s Nest Hub Still the Best Smart Display? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-googles-nest-hub-still-the-best-smart-display-review-geek\/#The_Lock_Screen_No_Ads_or_Stupid_Intrusions\" >The Lock Screen: No Ads or Stupid Intrusions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-googles-nest-hub-still-the-best-smart-display-review-geek\/#Nest_Hub_7\" >Nest Hub 7<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-googles-nest-hub-still-the-best-smart-display-review-geek\/#Smart_Home_Control_A_Great_Fit_for_Most_Homes\" >Smart Home Control: A Great Fit for Most Homes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-googles-nest-hub-still-the-best-smart-display-review-geek\/#Other_Details_Streaming_Recipes_Timers_and_More\" >Other Details: Streaming, Recipes, Timers, and More<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CIs_Googles_Nest_Hub_Still_the_Best_Smart_Display_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Is Google\u2019s Nest Hub Still the Best Smart Display? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-144269\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/f4f9935e.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Lighting controls on a Google Nest Hub.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Jason Fitzpatrick \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For the most part, smart displays haven&#8217;t changed all that much since they debuted in 2017. And, in some ways, the Echo Show has gotten worse. So, we still think that the Nest Hub is king!<\/p>\n<p>The Google Nest Hub is a very modest-looking device, especially when compared to some of the wacky smart displays offered by Amazon. But we still believe that the Nest Hub is the best smart display available today. It\u2019s got plenty of flaws, but unlike the competition, it stays true to its purpose.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lock_Screen_No_Ads_or_Stupid_Intrusions\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">The Lock Screen: No Ads or Stupid Intrusions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-144283\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/05cb9563.jpg\" alt=\"The Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max in slideshow mode. \" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Josh Hendrickson \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We believe that the most important part of a smart display is its lock screen. Yeah, you can do all kinds of fancy things with an Echo Show or Nest Hub, but it will spend most of its life sitting around and doing nothing. A good lock screen ensures that a smart display is somewhat useful (or attractive) when you aren\u2019t actively yelling out commands or tapping all over the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon doesn\u2019t seem to understand this fact. The Echo Show lock screen is a bastion for annoying nonsense,\u00a0including fun facts, tips and tricks, and random recipes. And, as if things weren\u2019t bad enough, Amazon recently introduced lock screen ads for the Echo Show\u2014c\u2019mon, nobody wants a billboard on their kitchen counter!<\/p>\n<p>By comparison, the Google Nest Hub has an excellent lock screen. You can choose between an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/727894\/how-to-get-a-fullscreen-clock-on-the-google-nest-hub\/\">animated clock face<\/a>, a slideshow of fancy art, or a slideshow of images <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/409768\/how-to-use-your-google-home-hub-as-a-digital-photo-frame\/\">from your Google Photos account<\/a>. When in slideshow mode, any relevant notifications, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/727071\/how-to-leave-a-family-note-on-the-google-nest-hub\/\">family notes<\/a>, or reminders\u00a0appear in a small area on the screen, alongside the time and weather. No stupid ads or fun facts!<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Nest Hub slideshow mode can pull from shared Google Photos albums. Your friends, family, or roommates can upload photos to this shared album, and they will automatically appear on the Nest Hub lock screen. (Echo Show products offer a similar feature, but you need to manually ask Alexa to turn on the slideshow, which ends after a few hours.)<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/pisces.bbystatic.com\/prescaled\/500\/500\/image2\/BestBuy_US\/images\/products\/6450\/6450818_sd.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nest_Hub_7\"><\/span>Nest Hub 7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The Nest Hub gives you instant access to Google Assistant, smart home controls, streaming services, and more. It&#8217;s an excellent addition to any home, even if you don&#8217;t own any smart gadgets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Home_Control_A_Great_Fit_for_Most_Homes\"><\/span>Smart Home Control: A Great Fit for Most Homes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-144290\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/e238fb38.png\" alt=\"Google Nest Hub showing smart home controls in a handy tab.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Google<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like the Google Home app, the Nest Hub does a good job bringing together all of your smart home controls. Simply navigate to the \u201cHome Control\u201d tab to see a collection of relevant devices and routines, plus live camera feeds. Or, use a voice command to control your smart home devices.<\/p>\n<p>Detailed controls appear when you select a smart home device from the \u201cHome Control\u201d menu. But these controls also pop up when you use a voice command. If you ask to dim a smart bulb, for example, detailed controls for brightness and color will temporarily appear onscreen.<\/p>\n<p>The Echo Show\u2019s onscreen smart home controls are actually quite nice\u2014they\u2019re big and easy to read, just like the Alexa app. But a ton of detailed controls, such as smart bulb color, aren\u2019t available from the Echo Show\u2019s touchscreen. These controls need to be accessed through voice commands, a routine, or a mobile app, which kind of defeats the purpose of a touchscreen smart home controller.<\/p>\n<p>And if you own a ton of smart home devices, the Echo Show\u2019s smart control UI can get pretty crowded. You\u2019ll spend a lot of time scrolling through devices, assuming that you don\u2019t sit down for a few hours and organize every device into groups, rooms, or routines.<\/p>\n<p>To be fair, the average Echo Show or Nest Hub buyer isn\u2019t a smart home fanatic. These devices fulfill several tasks\u2014they play music and stream video, they pull up recipes and set timers, and you can even use them for video calls. But on the smart home front, Google\u2019s Nest Hub is the king.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fnest-hub-max-smart-display-with-google-assistant-charcoal%2F6348562.p%3FskuId%3D6348562&amp;publisher_slug=reviewgeek&amp;exclusive=1&amp;u1=144262&amp;article_name=Is+Google%26%238217%3Bs+Nest+Hub+Still+the+Best+Smart+Display%3F&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reviewgeek.com%2F144262%2Fis-googles-nest-hub-still-the-best-smart-display%2F\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/pisces.bbystatic.com\/prescaled\/500\/500\/image2\/BestBuy_US\/images\/products\/6348\/6348562_sd.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Details_Streaming_Recipes_Timers_and_More\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Other Details: Streaming, Recipes, Timers, and More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-144270\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ff63935f.jpg\" alt=\"The Google Nest Hub on a kitchen counter.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Josh Hendrickson \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to everyday tasks, the Google Nest Hub and Amazon Echo Show are\u00a0<em>mostly<\/em> on equal footing. Both devices can answer your questions, set sleep timers, pull up recipes, convert units of measurement, tell you the safe cooking temperatures for various meats, or stream your favorite video or music services. They can also make calls, drop in on other smart speakers or displays within your home, or stream video from compatible security cameras.<\/p>\n<p>But there are a few areas where the Nest Hub stands out. For one, Nest Hub supports YouTube natively, while the Echo Show needs to open a browser to use YouTube\u2014this leads to a slightly clunkier experience on the Echo Show, though it\u2019s a minor inconvenience.<\/p>\n<p>And unlike the Echo Show, which has a habit of hiding timers, the Nest Hub keeps timers onscreen until they expire. Combine this with the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/727279\/how-to-use-hand-gestures-with-the-google-nest-hub\/\">Nest Hub\u2019s hands-free gestures<\/a>, and it may be the better option for foodies who want a bit of help around the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the Echo Show certainly has a leg up in some areas. It integrates perfectly with Amazon products, including the Fire TV and various Amazon services. Plus, all models of Echo Show have a built-in camera for video calls or \u201cdrop-ins,\u201d while Google customers need to buy the more expensive Nest Hub Max if they want a camera in their smart display.<\/p>\n<p>We also love that the Echo Show comes in\u00a0<em>so many<\/em> shapes and sizes. The smallest Echo Show displays are incredibly affordable, while the largest 15-inch can actually double as a Fire TV. 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