Community Reaction The news has sparked frustration among users, with one Reddit user describing the Nest Hub Max’s loss of video conferencing capabilities as turning it into a “giant paperweight.” Zoom had become a valuable tool during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering an easy way to initiate group video calls without external devices.
Uncertain Future As these changes unfold, questions arise about the Nest Hub Max’s ability to make video calls in the future. Instructions on how to use Google Duo on the device remain live on the Nest Help website. However, considering that Duo merged into Google Meet last year, its functionality may be compromised. We’ve reached out to Google for clarification on the device’s video call capabilities.