Google Nest Hub Max vs Google TV Streamer
Radio hardware differs: only the Google TV Streamer is a Thread border router.
| Google Nest Hub Max | Google TV Streamer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | — | $99.99 |
| Ecosystem | Google Home | Google Home |
| Matter controller | Yes | Yes |
| Thread border router | No | Yes |
| Zigbee radio | none | none |
| Z-Wave radio | none | none |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | No |
| Local (no-cloud) control | No | No |
| Subscription required for core features | No | No |
| Built-in voice assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2019 | 2024 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Google Nest Hub Max — 1,824 direct, 5,397 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Google TV Streamer — 1,824 direct, 5,397 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Google Nest Hub Max or the Google TV Streamer?
They tie in this database: both pair 1,824 devices directly.
Can I run the Google Nest Hub Max and Google TV Streamer together?
Usually yes. Matter's multi-admin lets the same Matter device join several controllers at once, and Thread border routers from different vendors share one mesh. Zigbee and Z-Wave devices, though, pair to exactly one hub at a time.