The Google Home Hub is a compact smart display with Google Assistant. In this video, Tech with Brett explores its features. The device includes a mute switch, volume controls, microphones, and ambient light sensors. Its 7-inch touchscreen displays ambient modes when not in use.
The video covers functionalities such as voice-activated Google Assistant, media streaming (YouTube, YouTube TV, casting from devices), smart home control, and multi-room audio capabilities. The Home Hub supports various music services and offers quality sound. It excels in the kitchen for recipe display and timer management.
The smart display can also make Google Duo calls (audio and one-way video) and integrates with Nest Hello doorbell for notifications. It enhances Google Assistant responses with visual displays, making it a versatile addition to the Google Home ecosystem.
1. The Google Home Hub is a smart display device that comes with Google Assistant built into it.
2. It has a mute switch, volume buttons, and a seven-inch touchscreen display.
3. The device features an EQ ambient sensor that adjusts the display based on lighting conditions.
4. It offers three different ambient modes, including displaying Google curated pictures or art, different clock styles, and options to choose your own photos from Google Photos.
5. The Google Home Hub can be activated with voice commands and can show what you've been listening to, the weather, and other recommendations.
6. It can play media from YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Netflix, among other sources.
7. It also allows for quick adjustments to your smart home setup, including controlling lights in different rooms and changing the thermostat.
8. The device can be linked to your Nest Hello smart doorbell, and it will notify you when someone rings the doorbell.
9. It can show recipes, set timers, and play relaxation sounds for alarms.
10. The Google Home Hub supports multi-room audio, so you can play audio throughout your home.
11. It offers access to all of your other music, including Google Play Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music.
12. The device can make audio or video calls via Google Duo.
13. It can show hour-by-hour weather forecasts, calendar events, and shopping lists.
14. It can display photos from your Google Photos library and play audio content like audiobooks and podcasts.
15. The Google Home Hub can even order items from certain retailers directly from the screen.
16. It has the Google Assistant built-in, so it will automatically receive updates and improvements over time.