Maybe you've already made your decision and bought one of Google's smart speakers or smart displays and now you want to know what you should do with it.

I tried to use the Google Pixel Tablet to replace my Nest Hub. As it turns out, these are very different products despite a similar look.

Keep in mind that these best practices apply to the diminutive Google Home Mini and Nest Mini all the way to the new Nest Hub Max, with its 10-inch touchscreen.

Despite being a “Pixel tablet,” Google’s next large screen device will replace the Nest Hub in your home, with a suite of familiar features.