Unfortunately, we do not have any information on this at the moment. As soon as we can obtain the 2nd generation from one of our suppliers, we will certainly try to add the product to our range.
The Google Nest Hub Max model is not offered by Google in Europe, dealers can procure these products and offer them in other countries, but this is often done at overpriced prices, so I prefer to buy Google products directly from Google.
Yes, there are "routines". With certain code words, you can then start various things. E.g. Good morning switches on the light, reads you the weather report and takes the phone off mute again.
Since the Google Assistant is very limited in Switzerland, you must first switch the mobile phone to German (Germany). Then you can enter your home address and work address in the Google Home app in the account settings under My Places.
It is possible that you will have to restart your phone before you can make the settings.
The product itself is more like a Google Assistant, which additionally displays the content it speaks. At present, however, it is neither possible to install Android apps nor to browse websites in any way. As far as I have read from other sources, there is no on-screen keyboard. Input is only done via speech or the individual buttons for this OS.
These are just the prices of the external service providers at Digitec. Absolutely antisocial, in my opinion. The best thing to do: boycott DasWarenhaus, Jacob DE, etc.