# Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

*Google*

> 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.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/google-nest-hub-2nd-gen
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Google](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/google) |
| Category | Smart display |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Display[^1] |
| Released | 2021-03-16[^2] |
| Thread border router | Yes[^3][^1] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Thread (802.15.4)[^1] |
| Thread role | Thread border router built in[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter / Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) | self[^1] | unknown | unknown |
| [Wi-Fi local](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) | self[^4] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Matter / Thread | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^4] |  |
| Wi-Fi local | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^4] |  |
| Wi-Fi local | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.google.chromecast |

## Roles in a smart home

**Infrastructure roles**

| Role | Acts as one |
| --- | --- |
| Thread border router | Yes[^3][^1][^2] |
| Matter controller | Yes[^4] |
| Zigbee coordinator | unknown |
| Bluetooth proxy | unknown |

## Releases

**Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) release events**

| Date | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2021-03-16[^2] | Announced | Preorders opened the same day in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, France and Australia. |

## Related pages

- [Google Nest speakers and displays](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/google-nest-speakers-and-displays) (line)
- [Google](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/google) (brand)
- [Matter over Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) (protocol)
- [Wi-Fi with local control](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) (protocol)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Nest Hub (2nd gen) tech specs - Google Store. https://store.google.com/product/nest_hub_2nd_gen_specs (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^2]: Need a better night's sleep? Meet the new Nest Hub (Google, 2021-03-16). https://blog.google/products/google-nest/new-nest-hub-soli/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^3]: Google Help: Thread border routers with Google Home. https://support.google.com/googletv/answer/15178609 (platform documentation, checked 2026-10-08)
[^4]: Google Home developers: Matter supported devices. https://developers.home.google.com/matter/supported-devices (platform documentation, checked 2026-10-08)