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Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

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Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) smart display
Image: Google press materials (Source: Google)

Does the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

In Google Home, the Nest Hub (2nd gen) works as a Matter hub and a Thread border router. It is a smart display. It suits Google Home users, with native support through Matter over Thread.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Matter / Thread, native; 1 other path
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Unknown
Unknown

Key facts

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$99.99[3] as of
TypeDisplay[2]
Released2021-03-16[4] (Announced with pre-orders.)
Thread border routerYes[2][5]
RadioWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Thread (802.15.4)[2]
Thread roleThread border router built in[2]

Integration paths

How the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter / Threadself[2]unknownunknown
Wi-Fi localself[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
HomeyOfficial app (local)[6]com.google.chromecastWi-Fi local
  • App: Official[6]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[6]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Roles in a smart home

Infrastructure roles

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
RoleActs as one
Thread border routerYes[2][4][5]
Matter controllerYes[1] (Works as a Matter hub in Google Home.)
Zigbee coordinatorunknown
Bluetooth proxyunknown

Releases

  1. 2021
    1. Announced [4]

      Preorders opened the same day in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, France and Australia.

Cite this page

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/google-nest-hub-2nd-gen. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    DOCdevelopers.home.google.com / Google Home developers: Matter supported devices
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    MFRstore.google.com / Nest Hub (2nd gen) tech specs - Google Store
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    MFRstore.google.com / Google Store US: Nest Hub (2nd gen)
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    MFRblog.google / Need a better night's sleep? Meet the new Nest Hub (Google, 2021-03-16)
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  5. [5]
    DOCsupport.google.com / Google Help: Thread border routers with Google Home
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  6. [6]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Google Chromecast
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