It’s a good day to get your hands on some smart home hardware. Target has a killer deal on the second-generation Google Nest Hub. You can get the smart display for $50 (half) when you buy another Google Nest Smart Home product, such as the ever-popular Google Nest Thermostat. The thermostat is on sale for $100, up from $130 previously. If you just want the Nest Hub, you can get it for $65. That’s down $100.
When we reviewed the second-gen Nest Hub in early 2021, we gave it four out of five stars. “The new $99 Nest Hub is a great buy if you don’t already have a smart display on your bedside table,” we said.
Smart displays are great tools that can do everything a smart speaker can do just with the added functionality of visuals. For example, a smart display can show you weather forecasts, maps and directions, as well as play videos.
If you go for the $50 deal, the Nest Thermostat is a good option. It can automate your home’s heating and cooling needs and detect the presence of someone nearby. This version of the Nest Thermostat doesn’t support remote room sensors, but it offers plenty of value for the sale price. We actually gave the Nest Thermostat four out of five stars in our review.
[Today’s deal: Google Nest Hub (gen 2) for $50 when you purchase a second Google Nest smart home product at Target.]