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Making a nest speaker into a matter hub

Smarkgee11
Community Member

How do I set google mini speakers as matter hubs. 

idealyy I use my google nest Wi-Fi but they aren’t matter compatible (yet)

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Muddi
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi Smarkgee11,

 

Good question! Currently, using a Google Home Mini as a hub for matter compatible devices is not supported. We're always looking for ways to improve -- we'll take this as feedback, and we'll gladly pass it along to the team. You can also send feedback using your device by saying, "Hey Google, send feedback." Visit this link for more steps.

 

Here's a link that might be helpful to you: Google devices with Matter

 

Cheers,

Muddi

Smarkgee11
Community Member

the key part of that link is this:

  • Wi-Fi routers: Nest Wifi Pro (Wi-Fi 6E)
  • Speakers: Google Home, Google Home Mini, Nest Mini, Nest Audio
  • Displays: Nest Hub (1st gen), Nest Hub (2nd gen), Nest Hub Max

however it is unclear to which degree each device supports which part of matter.

furthermore Apple's speakers ARE Homekit hubs

furthermore it also does not indicate any of google's plans

For example. I have spent a small fortune on a Google nest doorbell, 6x Google Mesh wifi points, google speakers and so on. yet it seems that my Mesh wifi (not the pro version) and  doorbell (gen 2) are incompatible with matter.

am i seriously expected to replace all this? it will cost me hunreds of pounds and as an iPhone user it just tempts me to go all-Apple

 

Muddi
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Smarkgee11,

 

Since you only have Nest speakers, you will need a matter hub to be able to control those matter compatible devices. For now, only the Nest Hub has a built-in matter hub.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Cheers,

Muddi

Muddi
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi Smarkgee11,

 

I just wanted to check, do you have additional concerns or questions about your device?
 

Cheers,

Muddi

Princesss
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hello there,

 

Due to inactivity, I'll go ahead and lock this thread in 24 hours. Feel free to start a new thread if you need assistance with your Google Nest devices and we'd be glad to assist you further.
 

Best,

Princess