What’s happened? Turns out the Nest Hub isn’t dead. On a recent episode of The Vergecast, Google Home chief Anish Kattukaran hinted that a new smart display is likely in the works.
- There’s no official launch just yet, but his comments were anything but vague, confirming Google is “definitely committed to smart displays” and the firm will “have news to share there soon.”
- Kattukaran also called the combo of mic, speaker, and screen an “incredible form factor” for Gemini for Home.
- Earlier this month, Google rolled out Gemini features to existing devices and unveiled a speaker and new cameras.
This is important because: A smart display that pairs voice with visuals is suddenly looking like a perfect fit for what Gemini for Home wants to be.
- Gemini can talk, listen, and show, so a display unlocks richer interactions than a speaker ever could.
- It’s been over four years since a new Nest Hub and the silence has people wondering if the category is done for.
- Even current Nest Hub owners have something to look forward to, though newer hardware could handle Gemini’s full potential more smoothly.
Why should I care? If your kitchen counter’s already hosting a Nest Hub (or if you’re shopping for a smart display) a Gemini-ready model could be a game-changer. Imagine a screen that helps you cook, controls your home, and answers back with AI smarts.
- An AI-first device could mean faster responses, smarter visuals, and a display that adapts to your habits.
- Google might soon show how it reimagines smart home hardware optimized for AI.
Okay, so what’s next? There’s no date, no render, no spec sheet. But the writing’s on the wall: Google’s building a new Nest Hub, and it’s going to lean hard into Gemini. Until then, current devices are getting a taste of the future.
- Gemini for Home is already rolling out for older Nest Hubs and smart speakers.
- If you’ve been eyeing a smart display upgrade, maybe wait a bit to see what’s waiting just around the corner.
- Google has already launched new Nest cameras and a video doorbell, plus there’s a new Google Home smart speaker arriving early next year.
