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Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Brand: Google (Parent: Google LLC) Category: Smart display • Model / Gen: 2th generation GA01331 Release Date: 2021-03-16 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website | |
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
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| Known hardware tampering | Rare | ๐ Proof | Hardware teardown possible but not common for end users |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | ๐ Proof | Minor vulnerabilities found and patched quickly |
| Prior attacks | Rare | ๐ Proof | Few real-world exploits recorded |
| Updatability | Very common | ๐ Proof | Google provides regular security and feature updates |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
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| Authentication with other systems | Full | ๐ Proof | Google account OAuth, device attestation |
| Communications | Encrypted with obselete encryption | ๐ Proof | TLS 1.3 for all cloud communication |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | ๐ Proof | Internal storage encrypted. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
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| Account management | Full | ๐ Proof | Google account, MFA supported |
| Authentication | Secure | ๐ Proof | Voice match authentication supported |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | ๐ Proof | Account lockout and rate limiting |
| Event logging | Access event logged | ๐ Proof | Google account security logs available |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | ๐ Proof | Strong password rules enforced |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
| Property | Details |
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| Operating System & App | Cast OS / Google Home embedded OS (Companion App: Google Home app) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: Amlogic S905D3 • GPU: Mali-G52 MP4 |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 2 GB RAM • Storage: 8 GB eMMC |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: No internal battery, mains powered • Power: 15W DC power supply • Charging: 15W DC power supply |
| Display & Camera | Display: 7-inch touchscreen, 1024 ร 600 • Camera: No built-in camera |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: 2 full-range speakers • Connectivity: WiโFi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: Height:120.4โฏmm / Width:177.4โฏmm / Thickness:67.2โฏmm • Mass: 558 g |
Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is a smart home display IoT device. It uses modern TLS encryption for cloud communications and encrypted local storage. Google regularly pushes security patches. Known vulnerabilities are rare and patched rapidly. Hardware tampering is uncommon. It supports full account authentication and multi-factor authentication.
