Compare Pixel Tablet's Hub Mode and Nest Hub Max

If you have a Google Pixel Tablet and a Charging Speaker Dock, you can use Hub Mode to make your tablet more useful when it's docked. Learn more about how Hub Mode compares with Nest Hub Max below.

Note: Some features aren’t available in all countries or languages.

What is Pixel Tablet's Hub Mode?

Your Pixel Tablet enters Hub Mode when the device is docked and locked. Hub Mode includes a digital photo frame, smart home control, Google Cast, and hands-free help with Google Assistant.

What is the Nest Hub Max?

Google Nest Hub Max is a smart display with Google Assistant, and helps you and your family stay in touch and on track. Google Assistant makes it easy for your whole family to share reminders and to-dos and check their own calendars with just a glance. With a built-in Nest Cam, you can make video calls or check in on your home when you're away. And with a 10-inch HD screen with stereo speakers, you can enjoy Google Photos, YouTube TV, videos, and music.

	Hub Mode	Nest Hub Max
Photo Frame	Supported Choose a screen saver from Google Photos, Art gallery, full-screen clock, weather, and Weather Frog.	Supported Choose from Google Photos, Art gallery, full-screen clock, and Weather Frog.
Google Cast	Supported Cast from a phone or with your voice to a docked tablet.	Supported Cast from a phone or with your voice.
Home control	Supported Home panel based on Google Home app favorites.	Supported Home control dashboard, organized by room.
Google Assistant	Supported Play music and videos, set timers and alarms, get answers to questions, and control your smart home devices, all hands-free with your voice. Note: When you download and set up the Gemini mobile app, it will replace Google Assistant when your tablet is unlocked. Your Pixel Tablet will continue to use Google Assistant when locked, including when in Hub Mode.  Learn more about Gemini and how it works.  If a feature you rely on from Google Assistant isn’t supported in your Gemini mobile app, you can switch back to Google Assistant. Learn how to switch back to Google Assistant.	Supported Play music and videos, set timers and alarms, get answers to questions, and control your smart home devices, all hands-free with your voice.
Multi-user support	Support for guest users	Supported Multiple voices with Voice Match and multiple faces with Face Match.
Gestures	Not supported	Supported Look and Talk, as well as Quick Gestures to pause or resume music, stop a timer, or dismiss an alarm.
Quick Phrases	Support for "Stop" and "Snooze" in Hub Mode.	Supported
Built-in Nest Cam	Not supported	Supported
Mic / camera mute support	Available via software controls in Quick Settings.	Available on a physical hardware switch.