Google’s Pixel Tablet
The Pixel Tablet is an entertainment device that allows you to check the latest game scores or scroll TikTok while taking a break from writing in a Word document.
Here’s what Pixel Tablet could do better
The Pixel Tablet is buggy. All smart displays have their bugs, but after testing several Echo Show devices and using the Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home app on iPhones, iPads, and Android devices, I expected more from the Pixel Tablet’s smart home control capabilities.
Google is reportedly working on a new Nest speaker and a Nest Hub Max to launch later this year, so we don’t believe the company will discontinue these smart devices in favor of the Pixel Tablet.
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While Google Home runs well on the Pixel Tablet, Nanoleaf products were the most difficult to run smoothly on Google Home. I have some connectivity issues with certain Cree smart devices that don’t always respond through Google Home, although they perform well with Alexa.
Although many users prefer the $229 Nest Hub Max’s function as a dedicated smart display, I like having a multipurpose display at the center of the smart home with the 2-in-1 Pixel Tablet. Grabbing the fully charged tablet on my way out the door or upstairs makes it easier to use than other tablets. Setting it down to become a smart display gives it a second life when idle, whereas other tablets are off or stowed away.
The Echo Hub is specifically designed as a smart home display for Amazon Alexa. If you prefer the Alexa voice assistant and already have other Echo devices, a $180 Echo Hub would likely be a better addition to your smart home than a Pixel Tablet.
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