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Nest Hub - €59.99

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  • #2
    Sappy404
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,181 ✭✭✭Sappy404


    Can anyone tell me if the speaker on these is as good/better than the Nest Mini in their experience? The difference between the Nest Mini and the original Home Mini is night and day despite similar official specs.


  • #3
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    Sappy404 wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me if the speaker on these is as good/better than the Nest Mini in their experience? The difference between the Nest Mini and the original Home Mini is night and day despite similar official specs.

    As in better or worse?


  • #4
    Sappy404
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,181 ✭✭✭Sappy404


    killbillvol2 wrote: »
    As in better or worse?

    Sure? Although I assume it's not worse as the physical size of the device is larger. My assumption is that it's the same internal components but I'd like someone with experience to weigh in.


  • #5
    StaticNoise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    Did not need this.
    Bought one for the kitchen.

    Thank you.


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Sappy404 wrote: »
    Sure? Although I assume it's not worse as the physical size of the device is larger. My assumption is that it's the same internal components but I'd like someone with experience to weigh in.

    I have the original home minis and I would say they're a little louder than the home hub. Still love the hub, though.... Use it every day.


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  • #7
    tusk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,882 ✭✭✭tusk


    was literally about to buy this yesterday when i bought a nest mesh.

    didn't.

    am now.

    Thanks!


  • #8
    torrevieja
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    Is this same as Echo Show


  • #9
    Sappy404
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,181 ✭✭✭Sappy404


    torrevieja wrote: »
    Is this same as Echo Show

    The Echo show has a camera for video conferencing. This doesn't. Otherwise it's the same idea.


  • #10
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,871 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Thanks OP, always considered buying one, this is a great deal so picked one up.


  • #11
    GhostyMcGhost
    Registered Users Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭GhostyMcGhost


    StaticNoise wrote: »
    Did not need this

    I think that applies to 99.9% of the bargains on here :pac:


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  • #12
    SheroP
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭SheroP


    Hi
    Genuine question
    How does this differ from using the screen on your phone ?
    Thanks in advance


  • #13
    Brego888
    Registered Users Posts: 1,321 ✭✭✭Brego888


    SheroP wrote: »
    Hi
    Genuine question
    How does this differ from using the screen on your phone ?
    Thanks in advance

    It doesn't have the same functionality as a phone. You can't load apps into it. I use mine everyday as a radio, photo album player, Spotify, play podcasts, clock and then just to ask a few questions like Alexa.
    Its great.


  • #14
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Brego888 wrote: »
    It doesn't have the same functionality as a phone. You can't load apps into it. I use mine everyday as a radio, photo album player, Spotify, play podcasts, clock and then just to ask a few questions like Alexa.
    Its great.

    But your phone can do all that!!! :pac:


  • #15
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    It's a great device if you have other smart devices, and acts as a photo display device when idle. I've had one a few years and have never had any issues with it.

    It's the first thing I look at when somebody presses my Nest Hello doorbell! :)

    Don't expect amazing audio. The larger version (not available in Ireland) does make it seem small, but at €59.99 this is good value.


  • #16
    [Deleted User]
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    SheroP wrote: »
    Hi
    Genuine question
    How does this differ from using the screen on your phone ?
    Thanks in advance

    It can't do anything your phone can't, but it's a great addition to our house. It sits on the kitchen windowsill and flicks through a preset photo album from Google Photos, so it just looks like a photo frame most of the time.

    Some of the things I regularly use it for:

    - Cooking timer
    - Watching YouTube videos when doing stuff in the kitchen
    - Turning on/off smart devices in the house
    - Getting the weather forecast in the morning
    - Setting reminders
    - Adding items to our shopping list


    Yeah, my phone can do all of these things, but I don't regret buying this. It's actually one of my favourite tech purchases over the last couple of years.


  • #17
    slegs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,014 ✭✭✭slegs


    Basil3 wrote: »
    But your phone can do all that!!! :pac:

    These devices like Echo Show also are meant as fixed units in the kitchen or bedroom (as alarm clock replacement usually). Sure a phone can do everything now but a phone is meant as a personal devices where these devices are location devices shared among the family.

    We have a couple of Echo Shows and they are used everyday. One in bedroom is very useful as alarm clock, goodnight to turn off lights, show security camera when you hear something etc


  • #18
    Brego888
    Registered Users Posts: 1,321 ✭✭✭Brego888


    Basil3 wrote: »
    But your phone can do all that!!! :pac:

    But I don't carry my phone with me all the time, the audio is much better and the hub is plugged in all the time and never runs out of battery!
    Photos is set to recognise my family only so cycles through thousands of my Google photos.
    I also control my lights, plug sockets etc through my hub.
    And have a few minis around the house too so when playing music i can have it on in any room I want.


  • #19
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    GhostyMcGhost wrote: »
    I think that applies to 99.9% of the bargains on here :pac:
    Agreed.

    Just bought one of these. :pac:


  • #20
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    The Mini is, also reduced, to €39.


  • #21
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    Brego888 wrote: »
    But I don't carry my phone with me all the time, the audio is much better and the hub is plugged in all the time and never runs out of battery!
    Photos is set to recognise my family only so cycles through thousands of my Google photos.
    I also control my lights, plug sockets etc through my hub.
    And have a few minis around the house too so when playing music i can have it on in any room I want.

    Yeah, I was being sarcastic. Have one, and love it.

    I had to create a specific Photos album for the hub, though. Allowing it to put any ones from my family ended up with a few undesirable photos displaying :pac:


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  • #22
    fergiesfolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,407 ✭✭✭fergiesfolly


    Thanks OP.
    Needed a replacement for a mini in the kitchen. This'll do nicely instead.


  • #23
    what the hell!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 845 ✭✭✭what the hell!


    Basil3 wrote: »
    Yeah, I was being sarcastic. Have one, and love it.

    I had to create a specific Photos album for the hub, though. Allowing it to put any ones from my family ended up with a few undesirable photos displaying :pac:

    That's what I'm worried about!!


  • #24
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,009 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    what the hell! wrote: »
    That's what I'm worried about!!

    You're in control as you have to specifically tell the Hub what photos to show. You go into its settings from the Home app and you can select which folders to show. Also, you don't have to use the photo frame aspect of it.


  • #25
    druss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭druss


    I have a Sonos One speaker in the kitchen. This has Google Home functionality built in.

    In practice, the Sonos is a good speaker but a glitchy Google Home experience. I think I could pair it with the Hub which might justify a purchase.

    Then I could switch off the mic on the Sonos but leave it as the play back speaker for the Hub. Hmmm.


  • #26
    [Deleted User]
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    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    You're in control as you have to specifically tell the Hub what photos to show. You go into its settings from the Home app and you can select which folders to show. Also, you don't have to use the photo frame aspect of it.

    My main problem when just using 'Friends and Family' is that I would have photos of exes from over a decade ago showing up, with my kids asking who this woman is etc :P

    Now I just have an album called 'Photo Frame' that I add to every now and then.


  • #27
    jacool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,106 ✭✭✭jacool


    Basil3 wrote: »
    My main problem when just using 'Friends and Family' is that I would have photos of exes from over a decade ago showing up, with my kids asking who this woman is etc :P

    Now I just have an album called 'Photo Frame' that I add to every now and then.
    Its not the kids I'd be worried about.


  • #28
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    Ordered yesterday, shipped from the Netherlands and is now out for delivery via DHL so I'll have it today. That's good service.


  • #29
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,871 ✭✭✭budhabob


    JDxtra wrote: »
    Ordered yesterday, shipped from the Netherlands and is now out for delivery via DHL so I'll have it today. That's good service.

    Same as, unreal. Very specific time for delivery.....up to 6pm.


  • #30
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,292 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Ordered mine Wednesday night and it arrived this morning. Amazon should take note.


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  • #31
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,009 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Ordered mine Wednesday night and it arrived this morning. Amazon should take note.

    Just took delivery of mine there now.


  • #32
    Supercell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,483 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    Had one of these for a while in the kitchen, got it though parcel wizard. If they did the max for bit less I'd get one in a heartbeat, brilliant devices.
    https://www.loughlinstown.ie/

    Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/



  • #33
    jacool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,106 ✭✭✭jacool


    Mine came today, on time as advised by DHL :)
    Small lad has already mastered it, and he's only in the door from day 1 back at school :(


  • #34
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    jacool wrote: »
    Mine came today, on time as advised by DHL :)
    Small lad has already mastered it, and he's only in the door from day 1 back at school :(

    Mine were using it to do their maths - "hey google, what's 54 x 27". Cheeky, but imaginative.


  • #35
    griffdaddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭griffdaddy


    Have a mini in pretty much every room and a Lenovo Smart Display in the kitchen so no need at all for this.










    Should be here before 6 tomorrow.


  • #36
    StaticNoise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    Arrived today. Need to try how to allow access for all of us in the house without our personal calendars and stuff appearing on the screen.

    Ordered yesterday, received today.
    Fantastic.


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  • #37
    DeadSkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,904 ✭✭✭DeadSkin


    griffdaddy wrote: »
    Have a mini in pretty much every room and a Lenovo Smart Display in the kitchen so no need at all for this.










    Should be here before 6 tomorrow.

    Do DHL deliver on Saturday? My Tracking info shows mine was sent to DHL Cork by mistake and is being sent to correct facility now. I only ordered yesterday too, was initially thinking it would be Monday at best.

    Tempted to get a couple of minis for the kids rooms!!


  • #38
    the heathen
    Registered Users Posts: 585 ✭✭✭the heathen


    Just trying to order one. Am I right in thinking that Chalk is the only colour available?


  • #39
    patspost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭patspost


    Can you ask this to play a radio station?


  • #40
    absolutegroove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 743 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    patspost wrote: »
    Can you ask this to play a radio station?

    Yes you can. It’ll probably play it on TuneIn unless you specify a player/service.


  • #41
    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    Would it be good as an alarm for the bedroom?


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  • #42
    absolutegroove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 743 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    Dr. Nick wrote: »
    Would it be good as an alarm for the bedroom?

    That’s what I use it for. It’s perfect for the bedroom.


  • #43
    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    absolutegroove wrote: »
    That’s what I use it for. It’s perfect for the bedroom.

    Ah sure I was tired of that Alexa one anyway. Silly cow.


  • #44
    Joziburg
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭Joziburg


    What’s the sound like on it for listening to podcasts / music? I don’t expect Bose sound or the like...


  • #45
    absolutegroove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 743 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    Joziburg wrote: »
    What’s the sound like on it for listening to podcasts / music? I don’t expect Bose sound or the like...

    It won’t be as good as the Google Home sound wise but it’s good quality nonetheless. Bedroom or kitchen listening is fine. You won’t be having any raves with it though.


  • #46
    [Deleted User]
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    Dr. Nick wrote: »
    Would it be good as an alarm for the bedroom?

    This is what I have as an alarm clock in the bedroom, was another boards bargain with a home mini included:

    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/smart-clock/

    I was thinking of getting another home hub to replace this in the bedroom, but I'm happy enough with this thing for now


  • #47
    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    Mr.S wrote: »
    Yes perfect! You can also set up routines for the morning that will tell you the weather / news / commute times to work as you wake up. Quite handy.

    :D Five seconds these strange days


  • #48
    Username here
    Registered Users Posts: 1,044 ✭✭✭Username here


    Can anyone who has ordered and received one of these in the last few days advise whether or not there's a free sub to YouTube premium included?


  • #49
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,292 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Nothing I am aware of but I already have a Youtube premium subscription.


  • #50
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    Username here wrote: »
    Can anyone who has ordered and received one of these in the last few days advise whether or not there's a free sub to YouTube premium included?
    No, but why would you think there might be?


  • #51
    Username here
    Registered Users Posts: 1,044 ✭✭✭Username here


    JDxtra wrote: »
    No, but why would you think there might be?

    Some of the reviews I read today mentioned a free 6 month YouTube sub, but perhaps they were old reviews....

    Thanks anyway.


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