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Google is continuing its shift away from smart devices by discontinuing support for both Zoom and Google Meet on its Nest Hub Max, . Some users have started receiving notifications that they can no longer join meetings from the device beginning September 28. The news follows Zoom's July announcement that Nest Hub Max support will end for the video calling service on September 30 — guess Google really wanted the services gone by October.
We were fans of the Google Nest Hub Max when it first came out in 2019, giving it an for features like its high-quality display and sound. It initially only offered Google Duo, but the subsequent emergence of the pandemic led to the and Meet, and the device soon became known (and bought) for video calling. Now, those programs are on their way out. Plus, and third-party voice app support in June, and its still hasn't moved over to the Google Home app.
Nest Hub Max owners aren't pleased with the changes: , "What will it become? A giant paperweight." Another user mentioned seeking a refund since the video calling feature convinced them to buy the device.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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We were fans of the Google Nest Hub Max when it first came out in 2019, giving it an for features like its high-quality display and sound. It initially only offered Google Duo, but the subsequent emergence of the pandemic led to the and Meet, and the device soon became known (and bought) for video calling. Now, those programs are on their way out. Plus, and third-party voice app support in June, and its still hasn't moved over to the Google Home app.
Nest Hub Max owners aren't pleased with the changes: , "What will it become? A giant paperweight." Another user mentioned seeking a refund since the video calling feature convinced them to buy the device.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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