Nest Hub Archives

AppWizard

May 25, 2026

I build helpful smart home automations with this Nest feature in the Google Home app

The Google Home and Nest ecosystems enable automated smart home functions through preset commands that trigger actions based on specific conditions. The Google Home app has been redesigned to simplify the creation of automations, allowing users to build custom automations or use Gemini, an AI tool that generates automations. Google has also introduced Google Home Premium, an AI-driven subscription service that replaces Nest Aware. The new automations editor enhances user experience and offers more versatile automation options. The Google Nest Hub Max is highlighted as a key device that integrates seamlessly with the Google Home app for effective automation control.

AppWizard

April 28, 2026

Google warns phone actions are getting cut from its smart home automations very soon

Starting in the first week of May, Google will remove "phone actions and automations" from its Nest devices, which include features like checking battery levels, toggling Do Not Disturb settings, and adjusting phone volume. While these phone-related actions will be phased out, core home automations will remain functional. Google has introduced a new feature for its Gemini platform called "Continued Conversations," allowing users to engage in extended dialogues without repeating context. Additionally, some Nest Hub users are experiencing a glitch where alarms set for PM are announced as AM.

AppWizard

January 31, 2026

Apps are going missing from Google’s Nest Hub displays

Users of Google’s Nest Hub smart displays are reporting a significant reduction in available apps, with many noticing their app drawers becoming sparse. A Reddit user shared that their second-generation Nest Hub had only three accessible applications: Sling, Stories, and YouTube TV. Other users, including those with a Nest Hub Max, confirmed that shortcuts to previously available apps had disappeared without explanation. The timeline of this disappearance is unclear, as some users had access to these apps just a day before they vanished. Google has not publicly addressed the issue, leaving users to speculate whether it is a temporary glitch or a permanent change.