Customer Reviews for Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation 7" Smart Display, White (GA01331-US)
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Posted Aug 1, 2024
Good price for good new product
We already have Nest cameras so didn’t need the eye cameras, but the price for the hub was best around. I like other Wyze products and was comfortable dealing with the company.
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Posted Apr 19, 2024
Google nest hub
The Google nest hub will not stay linked and will not relink w/ Google home.
steeprockwall
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Posted Jul 12, 2021
Meh
Works ok as a digital assistant but is sorely lacking with 3rd party cameras, video quality, and snoring data. With 3rd party cameras, it takes so long to load my 3rd party cams and the playback is so slow and glitchy that it's not even worth using for that purpose. I have read in many other reviews that Nest cams work great with the hub, but others do not, and those re...
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Response from Staples :
Hi steeprockwall, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry for the trouble that you have with your Nest Hub (2nd gen). Most of the time, video quality streaming can be affected by several factors and settings on your Wi-Fi network. We recommend performing some troubleshooting steps and see if this will improve your experience:
- Weak or congested networks. Removing some of your connected devices may help relieve congestion.
- Check for possible sources of interference such as microwave ovens, refrigerators or other equipment.
- If you have a dual band router, try setting up Nest Hub (2nd gen) on either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands and see which band is more stable.
- Performing a factory data reset on your Nest Hub (2nd gen) may help you improve it's streaming quality. Here's the step by step guide: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7073477
You can also check this help page article on how to calibrate your Nest Hub's sleep sensing settings to better recognize your sleep data: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10357288
If the issue is still happening after the reset, please reach out to our support team so that we can take a look at the issue and help improve your experience. Here's the link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
July 14, 2021
urbancamper
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Posted Jul 12, 2021
Terrible google workspace integration
This would probably be a good device id it wasn't crippled. Lots of features don't work if you use Google workspace/G-Suite. I'm sad that I am forced to leave the google ecosystem so I can have smart features that work. If you are a Google Workspace user some if the things that won't work are the camera, calendar, Keep, to do, and Thermostat.
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Hi urbancamper, thanks for posting a review. We're sorry that your Nest Hub (2nd gen) experience didn't meet your expectations. Though Google Workspace/G Suite can be still linked to your Google Home app and your Nest Hub (2nd gen), these features might or might not work. These features are dependent on the personal results settings on your Home app that Google Workspace/G Suite have limitations to.
- Shopping lists
- Flight details
- Reminders
- Calendar Events
- Making calls using the contact list on your devices
- Playing personal music with premium subscription
- Accepting invites as additional home members
- Sleep Sensing
We value your feedback as we're always looking for ways to improve our products and services. For more info on using your Google Workspace/G Suite account with your Nest Hub (2nd gen), please reach out to our support team, and we'd be more than happy to help. Here's the link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
July 14, 2021
urbancamper
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Posted Jul 12, 2021
Terrible google workspace integration
This would probably be a good device id it wasn't crippled. Lots of features don't work if you use Google workspace/G-Suite. I'm sad that I am forced to leave the google ecosystem so I can have smart features that work. If you are a Google Workspace user some if the things that won't work are the camera, calendar, Keep, to do, and Thermostat.
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Hi urbancamper, thanks for posting a review. We're sorry that your Nest Hub (2nd gen) experience didn't meet your expectations. Though Google Workspace/G Suite can be still linked to your Google Home app and your Nest Hub (2nd gen), these features might or might not work. These features are dependent on the personal results settings on your Home app that Google Workspace/G Suite have limitations to.
- Shopping lists
- Flight details
- Reminders
- Calendar Events
- Making calls using the contact list on your devices
- Playing personal music with premium subscription
- Accepting invites as additional home members
- Sleep Sensing
We value your feedback as we're always looking for ways to improve our products and services. For more info on using your Google Workspace/G Suite account with your Nest Hub (2nd gen), please reach out to our support team, and we'd be more than happy to help. Here's the link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
July 14, 2021
Mike
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Posted Jul 12, 2021
Good product!
We've just recently become a household full of Google products and this is one of the devices in the master bedroom! We're really enjoying it and the volume is much more clear and crisp than the mini we used to use. For sleep sense it does require being on a bedside table, and each person would need a hub of their own for it to track the patterns, but besides that the d...
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Mike
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Posted Jul 12, 2021
Good product!
We've just recently become a household full of Google products and this is one of the devices in the master bedroom! We're really enjoying it and the volume is much more clear and crisp than the mini we used to use. For sleep sense it does require being on a bedside table, and each person would need a hub of their own for it to track the patterns, but besides that the d...
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strangbuglady
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Posted Jul 9, 2021
Nice product
We have both, the original and the 2nd generation, both are nice products and I'd recommend either one of them.
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strangbuglady
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Posted Jul 9, 2021
Nice product
We have both, the original and the 2nd generation, both are nice products and I'd recommend either one of them.
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Josue
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Posted Jul 9, 2021
Awesome
Excellent I recommend it its great for the price and very easy to use
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Josue
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Posted Jul 9, 2021
Awesome
Excellent I recommend it its great for the price and very easy to use
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Tommy
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Posted Jul 8, 2021
The best
User friendly and very helpful and it does exactly what it claims it can do, allows your guests to use it helps with the best doorbell and other camera devices within the household
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Tommy
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Posted Jul 8, 2021
The best
User friendly and very helpful and it does exactly what it claims it can do, allows your guests to use it helps with the best doorbell and other camera devices within the household
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HackMan
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Posted Jul 8, 2021
Average features at a premium price
PRO:1. It actually keeps live video from cameras on the screen for more than 5-10 minutes,unlike ChromeCast.2. Doesn't use a lot of power.CON:1. I had a routine on my Google Home Mini that would set the volume to 10%, remind me to put the recycle bin out, and then return the volume to 100%. It worked fine on the Mini. I kept the routine the same but changed the device i...
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Hi HackMan, thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry that your Nest Hub (2nd gen) experience has been less than ideal. We'd like to know more details of the issues that you're experiencing with your Nest Hub (2nd gen), so that we can help you improve your experience.
Please feel free to reach our support team for further isolation and troubleshooting here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
July 14, 2021
HackMan
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Posted Jul 8, 2021
Average features at a premium price
PRO:1. It actually keeps live video from cameras on the screen for more than 5-10 minutes,unlike ChromeCast.2. Doesn't use a lot of power.CON:1. I had a routine on my Google Home Mini that would set the volume to 10%, remind me to put the recycle bin out, and then return the volume to 100%. It worked fine on the Mini. I kept the routine the same but changed the device i...
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Response from Staples :
Hi HackMan, thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry that your Nest Hub (2nd gen) experience has been less than ideal. We'd like to know more details of the issues that you're experiencing with your Nest Hub (2nd gen), so that we can help you improve your experience.
Please feel free to reach our support team for further isolation and troubleshooting here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
July 14, 2021
Shea
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Posted Jul 6, 2021
Meh
Hard to set up. Doesn't recognize lights etc that are google approved. Would not recommend.
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Hi Shea, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry for any frustration this issue has caused you. Performing a factory data reset on your Nest Hub (2nd gen) might be able to clear up any hiccups that your device is experiencing. Please see this step by step guide on how to reset your device.
- Factory reset Google Nest or Home speakers or displays: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7073477
You can also take a look at this help page topic for more info on setting up and controlling your smart home devices with your Nest Hub (2nd gen): https://support.google.com/googlenest/topic/7029100
If these issues are still happening after the reset, please don't hesitate to contact our support team, and we'll work with you and improve your experience. Here's the link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
July 14, 2021
Shea
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Posted Jul 6, 2021
Meh
Hard to set up. Doesn't recognize lights etc that are google approved. Would not recommend.
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Hi Shea, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry for any frustration this issue has caused you. Performing a factory data reset on your Nest Hub (2nd gen) might be able to clear up any hiccups that your device is experiencing. Please see this step by step guide on how to reset your device.
- Factory reset Google Nest or Home speakers or displays: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7073477
You can also take a look at this help page topic for more info on setting up and controlling your smart home devices with your Nest Hub (2nd gen): https://support.google.com/googlenest/topic/7029100
If these issues are still happening after the reset, please don't hesitate to contact our support team, and we'll work with you and improve your experience. Here's the link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
July 14, 2021
mrthink
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Posted Jul 5, 2021
Needs Programmable Features
This does the job but has its limitations. Most settings are only available through the Google Home app.I would also be able to manage the settings through various APIs (e.g. so I can turn off the display during certain times): Tasker and Smartthings interfaces would be very beneficial.
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mrthink
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Posted Jul 5, 2021
Needs Programmable Features
This does the job but has its limitations. Most settings are only available through the Google Home app.I would also be able to manage the settings through various APIs (e.g. so I can turn off the display during certain times): Tasker and Smartthings interfaces would be very beneficial.
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Google Hub Bedroom
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Posted Jul 5, 2021
Next Hub Gen 2
I use the hub in my bedroom. The light dimming is great. All of the assistant functions work perfectly. I really like the display. The one thing I'm disappointed in is that the sleep sensing function that is now free will later become a pay for item. That's not a deal breaker, but come on. I probably won't subscribe as I have other wearables that have similar functio...
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Google Hub Bedroom
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Posted Jul 5, 2021
Next Hub Gen 2
I use the hub in my bedroom. The light dimming is great. All of the assistant functions work perfectly. I really like the display. The one thing I'm disappointed in is that the sleep sensing function that is now free will later become a pay for item. That's not a deal breaker, but come on. I probably won't subscribe as I have other wearables that have similar functio...
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RobS
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Posted Jul 4, 2021
Doesn't work with Google Workspace
I'm VERY frustrated that the key feature I bought this for (sleep monitoring) won't work with my personal Google Workspace (domain) account.
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Hi Rob, thanks for reaching out. We're sorry that your experience didn't meet your expectations. Google Workspace/G Suite email addresses can still be used to link to your Google Home app but it won’t have full functionality, nor can we guarantee that all features will work as intended. Sleep-sensing is dependent on the Personal Results settings on your Home app of thich Google Workspace/G Suite have limitations to. We recommend using a regular Gmail account as this will allow you to use all of the features available on your Nest Hub (2nd gen). Here are some features that rely on the Personal Results settings on your Home app.
- Shopping lists
- Flight details
- Reminders
- Calendar Events
- Making calls using the contact list on your devices
- Playing personal music with premium subscription
- Accepting invites as additional home members
Please reach out to our support team for more info on using your Google Workspace/G Suite with your Nest Hub (2nd gen), and we'd be more than happy to help. Here's the link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
July 14, 2021