Google announced the second generation model (2nd Gen) of the smart speaker/display "Google Nest Hub" on the 16th (US time).In addition to enhancing the bass playback ability, it has a new sleep function that supports good sleep.The price in the United States is $ 99, and it is released in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Australia.The release in Japan is "undecided at the moment" (Google Public Relations).
Smart speaker with a 7 -inch display.The new NEST HUB speaker has a 50%increase in bass than the first HUB with the same audio technology as NEST AUDIO.You can enjoy services such as YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc., podcasts, audiobooks, Netflix, DISNEY+(USA), and YouTube TV.
Using a quick gesture, it supports content pause and regeneration without touching the screen.It also supports voice operation by Google Assistant, and some of the assistant experiences are performed directly on the device instead of the cloud, so the response to the command is faster (only in the United States).
In addition, it is equipped with a new function "Sleep Sensing" that supports and improves sleep and supports a good night's sleep."Motion Sense" with "SOLI" radar technology used in the smartphone "Pixel 4" has noticed the movement and breathing of people near the display.Analyze how the person is sleeping.In addition, since sleep disorders such as cough and snoring, NEST HUB microphones and environmental light and temperature sensors can be detected to detect changes in the light and temperature of the room, so what affects sleep.It can be understood deeply.
Every morning, a personalized sleep summary is displayed on the display, and you can check the sleep data by asking Nest Hub to "Hey Google, How Did I Sleep?"
Sleep Sensing data coordinates with Android and iOS device Google Fit app.On the Google Fit app, you can check sleep summary along with other health and wellness information.In addition, a sleeping schedule proposal that suits you will also be made.
How Sleep Sensing Works on the second-gen Nest Hub from Google
Sleep Sensing is provided as a (opt -in) function, and cough and snoring audio data is treated only on devices and is not sent to Google servers.
Sleep Sensing will be provided as a free preview version until 2022, and will consider collaboration with Fitbit's sleep tracking function in the future.