While it's a great option for monitoring pets when away, it's not a replacement for a security camera because of pitfalls like placement and lack of night vision capabilities. If you're purchasing the Max primarily for remote monitoring, ensure you have a plug in the optimal placement area. In testing, placing the Nest Hub Max next to the stove made it a handy sous-chef but impossible to see the entire room when away. The 127-degree wide field view camera provides a decent view of a room, but placement can be an issue. While you can use the Hub as a solo indoor security camera, you can also purchase bundles that include compatible Nest doorbells and cameras to create a home monitoring system, using the Hub as a security dashboard. Perhaps the biggest draw of the Google Nest Hub Max is the built-in Nest Cam that allows you to keep an eye on your home remotely using the Nest app. The camera can double as a home security device. At night, when you dim or shut off the kitchen lights, the screen does the same. It automatically adjusts the screen's brightness and color levels so everything always looks clear. Lastly, Google's AmbientEQ light sensor feature also stands out as an excellent display feature. Like other Google devices, the Hub Max is compatible with thousands of smart devices, including kitchen appliances from brands like Anova, LG, Frigidaire, and more. You can easily add photos from your desktop or your phone via the Google Photos app.Īt 9.85 inches wide, 7.19 inches in height, and 3.99 inches in depth, the Max is compact enough to fit almost anywhere, but it's a most convenient assistant in the kitchen.

And, at its size, it makes an especially great digital photo frame thanks to seamless integration with Google Photos. The sizable display provides a better view of home controls, calendar alerts, and media. The increased screen size means you can view more recipe steps at once without squinting to see things clearly. It's also better than the second-gen Nest Hub when it comes to following recipes. The Nest Hub Max's 10-inch screen size makes it a good fit for streaming video, where your options include YouTube, TikTok, Google TV, and Netflix. Even though the display's 1200x800 resolution won't blow you away (most smartphones have higher resolution these days), the large size increases the overall practicality of the device.

The Nest Hub Max offers a spacious 10-inch LCD touchscreen, which is much larger than the 7-inch screen of the second-gen Nest Hub. The Nest Hub Max has a 10-inch screen and a relatively compact footprint.

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