New Google Smart Hub

The latest entry to the Google Home ecosystem is

called the Google Home Hub. The Home Hub marries

a screen with the Google Assistant-powered voice

command system, allowing users to call up recipes,

utilize smart home controls, or watch YouTube videos.

We've seen this software before—there's presently

a whole device category out there known as "Google

Smart Displays." Just like with Android, Google makes

the software, and a number of OEMs then load the

software onto their devices. Google Smart Display

devices have thus far been made by LG and JBL, and

we did a full review of the Lenovo Smart Display.

Unlike Android, Google currently has full control of the

Smart Display software no matter who manufactures

the hardware. This means every device pretty much has

the exact same UI and capabilities, aside from the usual

technology treadmill of new features exclusive to new

Devices.

But with Google launching its own version of the Google Smart

Display hardware, this is definitely the unit to buy if you're in

the market. The Home Hub happens to be cheaper—just

$150—and better looking than any of the third-party devices.

Plus, it has an awesome new display feature