Unless you’re looking at its rear constantly, you probably won’t notice the color only a small portion of the fabric base can be seen from the front. You can purchase the Nest Hub Max in either a gray chalk or charcoal gray finish. Flick it, and a small light to the right of the camera will turn amber, giving you a visual indicator that no one can watch or listen in.

In the top center bezel is the Max’s camera reach to the back side and you’ll find a switch that disables the camera and microphone. It’s certainly a more interesting design than the Amazon Echo Show, which is essentially a large wedge. At 9.9 x 7.2 x 4 inches, it’s a scaled-up version of the Nest Hub, which has a smaller 7-inch display.Īfter the bold but polarizing design of the Lenovo Smart Display and JBL’s smart display, the Max’s understated but elegant shape will fit in much better with your home’s decor. The Nest Hub Max looks like a tablet perched on fabric-covered oval stand it was tempting to try and lift the top portion off its base, which wouldn’t be a bad idea for a future device.

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