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Google Rolls Out Fuchsia to First-Gen Nest Hub Devices

The new operating system makes its official debut

By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 18, 2021 02:47PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Google is silently rolling out the upgrade of its Fuchsia operating system for the first generation of Nest Hub devices. Google has been quietly developing the Fuchsia operating system (OS) from the ground up as a non-Linux-based alternative to its current OS. Google confirmed to 9to5Google that the upgrade is coming with the new firmware update for its first-generation Nest Hub devices. Users should have it soon, if not already. Maskot/Getty Images Previously, Nest Hub devices utilized Google Cast as the operating system. The differences between Cast and Fuchsia are so minimal that users might not even notice any changes. The user interface is still the same and so is booting the device. However, improvements in casting make it faster on the Fuchsia OS. It appears that the similarities in performance are intentional as Google wanted to make the experience of using Fuchsia as seamless as possible. Fuchsia was first released in a preview program back in May to help uncover any bugs or oversights that may have been missed during testing. Justin Sullivan/Staff/Getty Images Google provides instructions on how to check if you have the updated firmware, including a list of the firmware versions that feature the new Fuchsia OS. It is currently unknown whether Google plans to keep Fuchsia exclusive to Nest Hub devices or migrate it over to other products. Cast OS has been replaced in Nest Hub devices, but still exists in other gadgets such as Chromecast. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Google Store Best Deals (Updated for 2022) How to Use Your Google Nest Hub Google Pixel Tablet: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors Google Nest Hub Max Review: The Center of Your Smart Home What Is Google Nest Hub Max and How Does It Work? The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know How to Remove a Device from Google Home Amazon Fire vs. Samsung Tablet: Which Is Right for You? Does Google Nest Hub Work With Ring? How to Use Google Home Video How to Set Up Google Nest Hub What Is the Google Chrome OS? How to Reset Google Nest Hub 6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Laptop How to Fix It When Chromecast Isn't Working How to Update Chromecast Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies