74 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 68
written-out version on the screen in type that’s big
enough to read from behind the kitchen counter.
Smart home and Nest capabilities
While Google Assistant lacks the broad support that
Alexa enjoys when it comes to smart home devices,
it is gaining ground, with Google claiming that more
than 30 thousand smart gadgets now offer Google
Assistant support. Given that Google owns Nest, it
shouldn’t come as a surprise that Google Assistant
boasts tight integration with such Nest devices as
cameras, doorbells, lights, and thermostats.
Speaking of Nest, the Nest Hub Max’s built-in
camera doubles as a Nest security cam, allowing you
to peek inside your home while you’re out. Boasting a
The Google Nest Hub Max’s
built-in camera doubles as
a Nest camera, allowing you
to check up on your home
while you’re away
