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Google Nest Hub Max smart display, angled view
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Does the Google Nest Hub Max work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

In Google Home, the Nest Hub Max works as a Matter hub and a Thread border router.

It is a smart display. It suits Google Home users, with native support through local Wi-Fi control. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (local Wi-Fi control).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi local, native
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2][3]
Wi-Fi local, via nest

Key facts

Google Nest Hub Max facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[4]
List price$229[5] as of
TypeDisplay with camera[4]
Released2019-09-09[6] (Announced 2019-05-07.)
Thread border routerYes[4][7]
RadioWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Thread (802.15.4)[4]

Integration paths

How the Google Nest Hub Max connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi localself[1]unknownunknown
About these columns
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 Max

3 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (cloud)[2][3]nestWi-Fi local
  • Quality: No score[2][3]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedLimited: Needs a one-time US$5 Device Access fee and a Google Cloud project; Google Workspace accounts are not supported[2][3]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[8]com.google.chromecastWi-Fi local
  • App: Official[8]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[8]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[9]com.google.nestWi-Fi local
  • App: Official[9]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[9]
Model namedNone stated
About these columns
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[4][7]
Matter controllerYes[1] (Works as a Matter hub in Google Home.)
Zigbee coordinatorunknown
Bluetooth proxyunknown

Releases

  1. 2019
    1. Announced [10]
    2. Released [6]

      Launch day.

Cite this page

Google Nest Hub Max. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/google-nest-hub-max. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    DOCdevelopers.home.google.com / Google Home developers: Matter supported devices
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Google Nest integration
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    MFRdevelopers.google.com / Google Nest Device Access: supported devices
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    MFRstore.google.com / Nest Hub Max tech specs - Google Store
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    MFRstore.google.com / Google Store US: Nest Hub Max
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    MFRblog.google / 101 ways you can use the new Nest Hub Max at home (Google, 2019-09-09)
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  7. [7]
    DOCsupport.google.com / Google Help: Thread border routers with Google Home
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Google Chromecast
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Google Nest
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    MFRblog.google / More help is on the way with Nest Hub Max (Google, 2019-05-07)
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