Google Home Max product manager Chris Chan cast doubt upon some of Apple's claims about its new smart speaker. I did a blind sound test. Google just launched its preemptive attack on Apple’s ...

Google Home Max speakers will lose Sound Detection functionality on May 8th, 2025. This change only affects Nest Aware subscribers, and it does not extend to other Google or Nest-branded smart ...

Currently, Google Home Max runs on an older firmware version, 1.56.275994. That’s quite an old firmware version in comparison to 3.75.456944, which the Google Home and original Home Mini run on.

If you’ve seen a pop-up in the Google Home app over the past few weeks regarding “new Nest Cam features for Nest Hub Max,” you’re not alone. Update 4/30: Google has apparently fixed this bug.

Google didn’t explain why it’s dropping sound detection, but the Home Max runs older firmware (1.56.275994) whereas the newer Google Home devices run firmware version 3.75.456944, as noted by ...

Google Home Max is a high-end smart speaker aimed at people who care more about sound quality than cost. If you're balking at the $400 price, that's probably because this speaker isn't meant for you.

The Nest Hub Max has plenty of cool features that are unavailable on the Nest Hub (2nd Gen), making it the better overall smart display. With a built-in webcam and larger display, it’s simply ...

Turn on your Google Home Max and TV, and adjust the audio settings as needed. If you can't find a dedicated auxiliary port on your TV, buy an aux cord-to-optical cable.

But if you're a fan of Google's smart home devices and have been craving to get your hands on something new, it looks like there could be some new devices in the pipeline, with the appearance of a ...

Google Home and Apple HomeKit are two of the most popular smart home platforms in 2023. But which is best for you? Here's a closer look at both to help decide.