Smart Displays that work with Google Home
2 smart displays checked against official sources: 2 work with Google Home (natively, via Matter or through a hub). Every entry shows its source and the date verified.
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At a glance
| Smart Display | Connects via | Hub needed | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) | Native integration | No | Google Home device; it is the controller of its own ecosystem. | Check price → |
| Google Nest Hub Max | Native integration | No | Google Home device; it is the controller of its own ecosystem. | Check price → |
What “works with Google Home” means for a smart display
A smart display “compatible with Google Home” usually means one of two things: a display that runs Google Assistant itself (Google’s own Nest Hub line), or a device that appears inside the Google Home app as something you can control, which is a much weaker form of compatibility. The first kind is a control center: it shows your cameras, controls lights and plugs, runs Routines and acts as a Matter hub. The second kind is just another device on the list.
The key thing to understand is that smart displays are tied to their voice assistant. An Echo Show runs Alexa and cannot be driven from the Google Home app; a Nest Hub cannot be driven from Alexa. If your household already uses Google Home for lights, locks and cameras, a Google Assistant display is the one that will actually show and control them on screen.
Nest Hub displays also serve as Matter hubs, which is what lets you add Matter plugs, bulbs and sensors to Google Home; the second-generation Nest Hub additionally works as a Thread border router. The entries below mark which displays run Google Assistant natively, which only appear as controllable devices, and what each one was verified against.
Verified smart displays, grouped by how they connect
Work natively or via Matter (2)
Full control from the Google Home app, no extra hardware.
Frequently asked questions
Which smart displays are compatible with Google Home?
Displays that run Google Assistant natively, chiefly Google’s Nest Hub models, give you full Google Home control on screen. Other displays may show up in the Google Home app as devices to control, but they do not run Google Home themselves. The list above separates the two.
Can I use an Amazon Echo Show with Google Home?
No. Echo Show displays run Alexa and are not controllable from the Google Home app. If you want on-screen control of a Google Home setup, you need a Google Assistant display.
Does a Nest Hub work as a Matter hub?
Yes. Nest Hub displays act as Google Home hubs for Matter, so you can add Matter devices and control them while away from home. The second-generation Nest Hub also includes a Thread border router for Thread-based Matter devices.
Can a Google smart display show my security cameras?
It can show cameras that are integrated with Google Home and support live view, including Nest cameras and many third-party cameras with a Google Home integration. Whether a specific camera streams to the display is noted on that camera’s compatibility page.
Do I need a smart display to use Google Home?
No. The Google Home app on a phone is enough for setup and control, and a Nest Mini or Nest Audio speaker covers voice control. A display adds on-screen camera views, touch controls and a Matter hub in one device.
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