‘Google Home Display’ appears as a possible sequel to Nest Hub

Ahead of the upcoming launch of the Google Home Speaker, a new “Google Home Display” has appeared in Google’s app code, suggesting that a new Nest Hub-style device is in the works.

Google’s list of smart displays is very short. the original Google Home Hub launched in 2018 before being rebranded as Nest Hub, with a Nest Hub Max will launch in 2019 with a larger screen, integrated Nest Cam and better speakers. In 2021, the Nest Hub (2nd generation) launched and since then, there has been silence when it comes to smart displays.

The shift towards Gemini as Google’s home assistant has also brought back hardware, as the “Google Home Speaker” was announced last year with plans for a “spring 2026” release. In other words, at any time.

Obviously, Google was asked about a possible return to smart displays, with Google Home boss Anish Kattukaran. explaining in october that the smart display is “the ultimate form factor to be able to deliver a truly great home experience,” but without confirming any plans for an actual launch.

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It seems that things are indeed brewing behind the scenes.

Hidden in the Google Home app for iOS is a list of Google devices like Chromecasts, Nest Cams, and also third-party devices, along with all the smart speakers and displays Google has released to date. The Google Home Speaker is on that list and, as seen by @aaronp613 on Twitter/X, an analyst for MacRumorsNow a device called “Google Home Display” has appeared on that list.

There’s no other information at this time about the device, but the name implies that it’s a smart display of some kind, and that it should be overdue given that it’s been five years since the last Nest Hub. The name, “Google Home Display,” also aligns with the speaker’s simplistic branding.

We’ll have to wait and see on this one, but with the Google Home Speaker just around the corner and I/O coming soon too, well, let’s just say I’m a little excited personally.

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