Industry signals point to a possible hardware reveal at Google I/O 2026, with ongoing teardowns of the Google Home app likely to reveal additional specifications.

The Google Home app for iOS hints at a new device called “Google Home Display,” signaling a hardware refresh that could replace the Nest Hub lineup.

This broader smart‑home push centers on Matter and Thread compatibility, positioning the upcoming display as a hub to manage third‑party devices.

The Nest Hub (2nd gen) released in 2021 is overdue for an update, especially as rivals like Amazon Echo Show have newer generations.

The new Google Home Display is expected to have faster processors, improved cameras for video calls, and deeper Gemini AI integration from Google.

Google appears to be consolidating branding under “Google Home,” moving away from Nest for hardware and aligning a two‑device lineup with a forthcoming Google Home Speaker.