Nest Hub 2nd Gen (UK): what it works with

Google · model Nest Hub (2nd gen, UK) · For the UK

Other regions: Nest Hub 2nd Gen (US) (US & Canada)

• Matter Unconfirmed
• Apple Home Unconfirmed
• Google Home Yes
• Amazon Alexa Unconfirmed
• SmartThings Unconfirmed
• Home Assistant Unconfirmed

The Nest Hub 2nd Gen (UK) slots into Google Home as its hub: the smart display works as its hub and has a built-in Thread border router. Google's UK spec page lists Matter as supported. It runs on dual-band Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 5.0. Nothing official shows devices paired through it appearing in Apple Home, Alexa or SmartThings.

Checked against 3 sources on Oct 12, 2026

Ecosystem compatibility

“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.

Specs that matter for setup

Radio

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread^[1]

Hub required

No^[1]

Local control

Unconfirmed

Type

Speaker or display^[1]

Connects devices over

Thread^[1],[2]

Matter bridge

Unconfirmed

Thread border router

Yes^[1],[2]

Max devices

Unconfirmed

• Radio: Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 and a built-in Thread border router (802.15.4 at 2.4 GHz), per the UK Google Store spec page.
• Hub: It is the hub for Google Home.
• Local control: Not confirmed from the pages we read.
• Type: A smart display that works as a hub for Google Home.
• Connects devices over: Thread devices connect through the built-in border router. Matter devices are supported on Wi-Fi as well.
• Matter bridge: Not stated by Google.
• Thread border router: Google's Thread page lists Nest Hub (2nd gen) among Google products that can act as a Thread border router. The page gives no Thread version.
• Max devices: No limit found in the sources.

Before you buy

• Matter support rests on Google's own pages; no CSA listing naming this model was found.
• Google's Thread help page gives no Thread version for the Nest Hub (2nd gen).
• Nothing official shows devices paired through it appearing in Apple Home, Alexa, SmartThings or Home Assistant.

Quick answers

Does the Nest Hub 2nd Gen (UK) work with Apple Home?

Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official source shows Nest Hub-paired devices in Apple Home.

Does the Nest Hub 2nd Gen (UK) work with Google Home?

Yes. The Nest Hub 2nd Gen (UK) works with Google Home directly. Google's UK spec page says the Nest Hub works as a hub for Google Home and lists Matter as supported. More smart home hubs for Google Home

Does the Nest Hub 2nd Gen (UK) work with Amazon Alexa?

Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official source shows Nest Hub-paired devices in Alexa.

Does the Nest Hub 2nd Gen (UK) work with SmartThings?

Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official source shows Nest Hub-paired devices in SmartThings.

Does the Nest Hub 2nd Gen (UK) work with Home Assistant?

Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Home Assistant's Thread page lists Nest Hub (2nd gen) as a Thread border router; it does not say devices paired in Google Home appear in Home Assistant.

Sources

1. Nest Hub (2nd Gen) tech specs – Google Store — Google Store UK manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
2. How Google products use Thread in a smart home — Google Nest Help manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
3. Thread - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026

Official product page: store.google.com