Google also added support for group video calling through Duo, Zoom, and Google Meet, making this an even better pick if you regularly connect with friends or coworkers using those services. We like that it can use its camera to identify individual members of the house, only showing information pertaining to each, and the larger display makes it great for watching YouTube tutorials.

The Nest Hub Max is our current favorite smart display for a number of other reasons, too. Plus, you can use a stop hand gesture to pause music without having to touch the screen or use your voice.

You won't get the same fidelity as you'll get from stand-alone smart speakers, but it's enough to have a small dance party while the lasagna bakes. That's why we like the Google Nest Hub Max ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends), which boasts a pair of pretty impressive speakers below its 10-inch display. Smart displays are great in the kitchen, but they often have speakers too weak to help you dance your way through meal prep.

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