Overall happy with this, as Ive got a subscription to YouTube premium and Netflix, so I can stream my favourite music while winding down in my bedroom or when I wake up. The speaker is good but at this price point much better speakers around. I like that I can link all my google speaker, and can stream Netflix onto this. Overall more positives than not.

Really a big con sale by a young sale person and his off sider to help, they were more interested in doing something else except help a aged customer

The Nest Hub Max's built in camera allows the unit to recognise each of us and present individual calendars. Additionally, it facilitates video calling with phones that have Google Duo installed. Plus, last but not least, it's a fully functional 'Nest' security camera. But the downside of the security camera function is that you have to pay $9 per month for a good standard of ongoing recording/alert functionality (and I'm currently looking for cheaper home security solutions like local recording with Eufy cameras). Overall, though, this is a great upgrade from the smaller Nest Hub, which I now use as a high-tech alarm clock/screen in the bedroom.

The nest hub is an upgrade for us as the smaller version we had the screen died. This is much better and clearer sound is more vibrant.

Adding a camera not only makes the Max significantly different from the smaller original Nest Hub, it's a logical way to add heaps of appeal. In one masterstroke it makes the Nest Hub Max a three-in-one smart home device: a security camera, speaker and smart display. And it's great.

Great design and display; Nest camera adds loads of features; Fantastic smart home control; Good sound quality; YouTube integration; Brilliant price;

Nest functions need a subscription; No built-in Zigbee support; Google Home app could be more intuitive;

Sound quality is good enough for day-long music listening; Smart small-footprint design; Screen adjusts to ambient light brilliantly; Responsive voice recognition;

Nest cam support needs some work; Screen could be sharper; No Netflix support (yet);

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