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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 .

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.

The email does not explain why sound detection is being removed, but the 2017 Google Home Max runs previous generation firmware (1.56.275994) compared to even the Google Home and original Home ...

Pricing and design Google. The Nest Hub Max is quite expensive at $229. It’s available in white or black, both of which use a design that places the large screen on a central, circular base.

In a new twist, Google could be working on some new smart home hardware. Fresh evidence suggests that the company is planning to release an upgraded Nest Hub Max, and a new Nest Audio device, at ...