Nest Hub 2nd Gen (US): what it works with
Google · model Nest Hub (2nd gen) · For the US and Canada
Other regions: Nest Hub 2nd Gen (UK) (UK)
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Unconfirmed
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Unconfirmed
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Unconfirmed
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) is the Google Home hub in display form. Google says Matter devices work with Google Home through it, and it doubles as a Thread border router for Thread devices. It runs on dual-band Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 5.0. Nothing official shows devices paired through it appearing in Apple Home, Alexa or SmartThings.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Google lists Matter as supported and says all Matter devices work with Google Home through Nest Hub (2nd gen). No CSA product listing naming it was found, so a certificate is not confirmed.[1],[2] |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | No official source shows Nest Hub-paired devices in Apple Home. |
| Google Home | Yes | Google says the Nest Hub works as a hub for Google Home and that Matter devices work with Google Home through it.[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Unconfirmed | No official source shows Nest Hub-paired devices in Alexa. |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | No official source shows Nest Hub-paired devices in SmartThings. |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Home Assistant's Thread page lists Nest Hub (2nd gen) as a Thread border router; it does not say devices paired in Google Home appear in Home Assistant.[5] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread[1]
- Hub required
- No[1]
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Type
- Speaker or display[1]
- Matter bridge
- Unconfirmed
- Max devices
- Unconfirmed
- Radio: Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and a built-in Thread border router (802.15.4 at 2.4 GHz), per the US Google Store spec page.
- Hub: It is the hub for Google Home.
- Local control: Not confirmed from the pages we read.
- Type: A smart display that works as a hub for Google Home.
- Connects devices over: Thread devices connect through the built-in border router. Matter devices are supported on Wi-Fi as well.
- Matter bridge: Not stated by Google.
- Thread border router: Google's Thread page lists Nest Hub (2nd gen) among Google products that can act as a Thread border router. The page gives no Thread version.
- Max devices: No limit found in the sources.
Before you buy
- Matter support rests on Google's own pages; no CSA listing naming this model was found.
- Google's Thread help page gives no Thread version for the Nest Hub (2nd gen).
- Nothing official shows devices paired through it appearing in Apple Home, Alexa, SmartThings or Home Assistant.
Quick answers
- Does the Nest Hub 2nd Gen (US) work with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official source shows Nest Hub-paired devices in Apple Home.
- Does the Nest Hub 2nd Gen (US) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Nest Hub 2nd Gen (US) works with Google Home directly. Google says the Nest Hub works as a hub for Google Home and that Matter devices work with Google Home through it. More smart home hubs for Google Home
- Does the Nest Hub 2nd Gen (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official source shows Nest Hub-paired devices in Alexa.
- Does the Nest Hub 2nd Gen (US) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official source shows Nest Hub-paired devices in SmartThings.
- Does the Nest Hub 2nd Gen (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Home Assistant's Thread page lists Nest Hub (2nd gen) as a Thread border router; it does not say devices paired in Google Home appear in Home Assistant.
Sources
- Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Tech Specs — Google Store manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Nest Hubs and displays — Google Store manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- How Google products use Thread in a smart home — Google Nest Help manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- How Google products use Thread in a smart home — Google Home Help manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Thread - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026
Official product page: store.google.com