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Google could be working on a new smart home hub with a large display and built-in camera, according to code discovered in the latest Google Home app.
Whilst nothing has been officially confirmed, the leak suggests Google may be preparing a new central hub for its smart home ecosystem.
References to a Google Home Display have been spotted in the latest version of the Google Home app, according to a report from Android Authority. It hints that the company is working on a device with a large screen and built-in camera, making it similar to the Nest Hub Max.
The leak comes just weeks after Google finally launched its long-awaited Google Home Speaker, as well as following the discontinuation of selected Nest devices and Google's decision to cancel the Pixel Tablet 2. If the rumours are true, it has the potential to become the company's main smart home hub going forward.
For now, Google hasn't confirmed the device exists, and there's no information yet on its specifications, launch date or pricing. We will update you as soon as we know more.
Android Authority reports that the display's built-in camera could double as one of the best security cameras, storing up to three hours of video footage by default. Subscribers to Google Home Premium would reportedly be able to access up to 60 days of motion-triggered recordings or a continuous 24-hour video history covering the previous ten days.
The integrated microphone would also allow the device to record audio and respond to voice commands for controlling compatible smart home devices.
