When I moved from Mexico to the United States, I thought I’d give myself an automated and premium lifestyle at home. That is when I decided to opt for a smart home. However, the challenge arose when I had to decide which smart home hub I should get for myself.
After putting in a lot of research, I found out that there are two things you need to ensure that you have a great smart home experience: one being your internet service, and the other being the smart home hub.
For my internet, I opted for Cox Internet due to its high-speed internet, sheer reliability, and best of all, dedicated Spanish support. So, I reached out to Cox Servicio al Cliente en Español and got myself its 500 Mbps internet plan.
When selecting a smart home hub, I settled for a Google Nest Hub since I am an Android user and have always been accustomed to Google’s interface and its features. So, here are some reasons why you should get one for yourself too.
Built-in Google Assistant
I have a habit of whipping out my phone and asking Google Assistant to make calls for me, send texts, set reminders, and change the song of my liking.
I was stoked to see that the Google Nest Hub has the same features. All you have to do is give it a prompt, saying “Hey Google” or “Ok Google” to activate the voice command, and then ask it to do whatever you want.
The powerful assistant is useful for natural language commands, answering basic questions, and even controlling the other smart home devices in your home. Therefore, if you have been using an Android phone as well, then you should definitely get the Nest Hub to complete your Google ecosystem.
Centralized Control Center
Another brilliant thing about the Nest Hub is that it gives you all the controls you need in one place.
The Nest Hub comes with a dashboard view that gives you an overview of all your smart home devices and their status. For instance, you just have to head to Home View to see all the smart devices connected to it.
There, you can control your smart lights, thermostats, and all the other smart devices you have in your home. This makes it easier to have more control over the devices in your home, so you don’t have to go into various apps to change settings.
Digital Photo Frame Feature
I couldn’t bring mi familia (my family) with me to the United States, and the only thing that can keep me close to them is through pictures.
And this is another thing I love about the Nest Hub. It can also work as a digital photo frame. All you have to do is transfer your favorite images, and it will create a beautiful slideshow for you. This way, you can look at your family throughout the day and not miss them too much. You may even add funny pictures so that they can uplift your mood whenever you feel a little homesick at the start.
Plus, you can also sync your Nest Hub with your Google Photos account so that it can fetch the latest, best images and add them to your slideshow. This way, you don’t have to change pictures over and over again.
A User-Friendly Interface
Some devices can get too technical to use if the interface isn’t simple.
However, the Nest Hub has a fairly simple interface, making it a lot easier to use. In fact, even setting up the device is very simple when you get it for the first time. The step-by-step setup process makes everything super easy.
Once you set up the device, it comes with easy-to-navigate menus that give you more control over your smart home devices and also make it easier to set a routine for yourself. Therefore, this gives you yet another reason why you should get the Nest Hub for yourself.
Sleep Sensing (2nd Gen)
While this feature was introduced in the 2nd generation of the Nest Hub, it’s still a pretty handy one for someone who has a very poor sleep schedule.
The Nest Hub is able to track your sleep during the night and identify your sleep patterns. It also keeps tabs on your respiration by noting your breathing patterns, and the device tracks your room conditions without the need for a camera.
Not only this, but the device also gives you advice and insights on how you can improve your sleep pattern, which you can use to make sure that you are well-rested. It can also help you identify any disorders you might be facing as you sleep.
Now, you see what a convenient partner a Nest Hub is to have at home.
It can also help you get your routine in order by setting alarms, telling you what the weather is like, or how your commute is going to be. All of this gives you all the more reason to get one for yourself, especially if you’re already using Android and are a part of the Google ecosystem.
