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I wouldnt be surprised if Amazon attempted to add gesture control to their devices in the future.

The device is similar to Googles Nest Hub, with upgrades that include a larger 10-inch touchscreen display and a built-in camera.

It comes available in chalk or charcoal, and is currently retailing for 229.

The base features non-slip rubber that grips firmly on a counter, nightstand or shelf.

Similar to other Google Home speakers, the cloth covering around the base looks great and gives the Nest Hub Max a homey look that allows it to blend into almost any room.

The 10-inch display protrudes out at an angle from the base, and on both the charcoal or chalk unit theres a bezel around the perimeter of the display.

Centered above the display is a camera that lives in the bezels.

Its powered by an included power adapter and fairly short cord that I would have preferred be longer.

Theres a volume rocker behind the right side of the display, and behind the camera, theres a physical switch to turn cameras and microphones on or off.

Its a simple yet thoughtful touch that should help Google sell privacy control as a core feature of the Nest Hub Max.

Google Assistant gives you access to anything the search engine does.

You can also connect this Nest Hub Max to services like Spotify, YouTube Music, YouTube TV and Pandora and set defaults for music or video streaming.

A swipe up from the bottom gives you access to quick settings.

Here you can change the brightness, volume, turn the camera on or off, engage do not disturb mode, set an alarm and access a full settings menu.

A swipe from the top lets you adjust your smart home, like setting up a bedtime routine to lock your doors, close the blinds and turn the lights off.

You just tap the broadcast button, record a message, then broadcast it to all the other Google smart speakers in the house.

In this way, the smart display acts as a digital photo frame that automatically updates when new photos are added.

This feature makes the Nest Hub Max a great gift for doting relatives, especially come holiday season.

If you use Google Maps or have a work address in your account, the Nest Hub Max can give you different travel options for going to work, information about the weather and even run through your calendar for the day.

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The ability to control certain features hands-free is really genius and definitely comes in handy.

Instead of smearing raw chicken on the screen or yelling at the top of your lungs to get the device to hear you, all you need to do is raise one hand to pause that music or stop the timer alarm from ringing.

Its really cool and definitely gives the Nest Hub Max a leg up in the smart display market.

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