Gadronics A long-awaited successor to Google’s Nest Hub might finally be taking shape, though if recent code leaks are accurate, it could arrive under a very different name.
According to findings from frequent app reverse engineer @aaronp613, hidden references to a device called the “Google Home Display” have appeared inside the Google Home app for iOS. While there’s no official announcement or confirmed hardware yet, the naming alone is enough to raise eyebrows.
Google appears to be steadily moving away from the long-standing Nest branding across its smart home lineup. Recent devices have already shifted toward “Google Home” naming conventions, including the upcoming Google Home Speaker. If that trend continues, a “Google Home Display” would strongly suggest a rebranded successor to the Nest Hub line rather than a completely new product category.
That possibility is particularly interesting given how long it’s been since Google last updated its smart display hardware. The Nest Hub (2nd Gen) launched back in 2021, and since then, the category has effectively stalled. While the Pixel Tablet briefly filled part of the gap by doubling as a docked smart display, it never fully replaced the dedicated Nest Hub experience. Many users still rely on the experience.
Despite the silence, Google hasn’t signalled that smart displays are going away entirely. Last year, Google Home’s Chief Product Officer Anish Kattukaran reaffirmed that the company remains committed to the category. He hinted that more updates would arrive “soon” as Gemini becomes more deeply integrated into the smart home ecosystem.
That context makes the “Google Home Display” reference even more compelling. If real, it would likely represent the first hardware designed from the ground up. This device would bring Gemini-powered experiences to a dedicated smart display form factor.
Still, it’s worth treating the leak cautiously. App code references don’t always translate into shipped products. Even if this device is in development, it could be months or longer before anything materialises.
For now, though, it’s the clearest signal in years that Google may not be done with smart displays just yet.
