Great news! This hub and accessory
combination is compatible, however it requires an additional bridge device
You can see the instructions for this connection using this instruction link
The Google Nest Hub Max and SmartThings Smart Bulb can communicate with each other using a bridge. This bridge is necessary because there is no shared connection between the two devices.
With the Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation, The SmartThings Smart Bulb's Wi-Fi can connect to the bridge, and the bridge can connect to the Zigbee connection of the SmartThings Smart Bulb. The Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation also has Google Assistant compatibility, ensuring the connection can be made.
Interface Compatibility
 Google Nest Hub Max |
 Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation * Bridge required |
 SmartThings Smart Bulb |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Apple HomeKit | No | No | No |
| Google Assistant | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connection Compatibility
|
Google Nest Hub Max |
Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation * Bridge required |
SmartThings Smart Bulb |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Sidewalk | No | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | No |
| Clear Connect | No | No | No |
| Thread | Yes | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | No |
| Z-Wave | No | Yes | No |
| Zigbee | No | Yes | Yes |