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Google Wifi and Nest Wifi are no longer available from Google Store
Ahead of a potential new model, the Google Wifi and Nest Wifi routers have been delisted from the Google Store.
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Google Home app Wifi controls get redesigned devices list [Gallery]
As part of the Home app Public Preview, Google has redesigned Wifi controls with the list of connected devices seeing the big upgrade.
Expand Expanding CloseNest Wifi series loses ‘Gaming preferred’ toggle as Stadia shuts down
Google’s line of Nest Wifi routers have lost a feature, with the “Gaming preferred” toggle disappearing in the hours before Stadia’s shutdown.
Expand Expanding CloseOnHub support now ending after the holidays, but you should remove from Google Wifi mesh now
Last year, Google announced that OnHub router support and Home app control would end in 2022, but that’s now being delayed to after the holidays.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: The biggest problem Nest Wifi Pro needs to address is longevity
While Google has made a name for itself by making mesh Wi-Fi easy with Google Wifi and Nest Wifi, that simplicity is undercut by the routers’ lack of longevity, and the Nest Wifi Pro needs to tackle that head-on.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in September’s 22Q2 Nest and Google Wifi update
Before announcing its new Pro 6E model, Google in September rolled out the latest 22Q2 update to the Google and Nest Wifi.
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What’s new in the Nest Wifi M94 update from earlier this year
Software updates to Google and Nest Wifi happen pretty irregularly and occur in the background when they do, with no end user interaction required. The last Google/Nest Wifi update — 22Q1 (M94) — from March went relatively under the radar, and here are the release notes.
Expand Expanding CloseSource: New Nest Wifi will introduce Wi-Fi 6 to Google’s mesh router line
A source has shared new details about the next mesh router in the Google/Nest Wifi series, including the introduction of Wi-Fi 6 and a return to the simplicity of the original Google Wifi.
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[U: Happening again] Some Nest and Google Wifi routers have been going offline at random
Google’s Nest Wifi and Google Wifi routers make mesh setups easy and, for the most part, pretty reliable while being relatively cheap. However, over the past few months, some Nest Wifi and Google Wifi owners are reporting that their networks have been going offline at random for months, and it seems Google has no concrete fix.
Expand Expanding CloseA new Google/Nest Wifi may be in the works, but what would we expect from it?
Evidence uncovered by our team suggests that Google may be preparing another product in its lineup of Nest Wifi mesh networking devices. But what would Google need to deliver in a new version of its home networking solution?
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Google Home Wifi settings now let you set 8-hour device priority
After the latest update to the Google Home app, we’re still waiting for a Material You redesign, but version 2.45 now lets you set an 8-hour Wifi priority increment.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home 2.43 adds Wi-Fi ‘device speed test’ & preps ‘ISP access preference’ for Nest Wifi
The ability to “Test device speed” was one of the last remaining features of the old Google Wifi app that had yet to be migrated to Google Home with June’s Wi-Fi redesign. An update today introduces that check, and reveals work on ISP access to your Google/Nest Wifi router.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wifi app delisted from Play Store and iOS App Store
Earlier this year, Google said it was replacing the old Wifi companion app with the unified Home client. This involves shutting down most controls and removing it from Google Play and the App Store. The latter has finally occurred after originally being scheduled for June.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home gets redesigned Wi-Fi ‘Devices’ tab w/ old Wifi app features [Update: iOS]
In addition to a new Nest/Google Wifi update, the Google Home app is getting the last few remaining Wifi-related features from the old client that’s set to be deprecated.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases ‘WifiRttLocator App’ to demo indoor positioning with Google Wifi
Google has long been working on local discovery technologies that Android apps can use for indoor positioning. Following “WifiRttScan” and “WifiNanScan,” Google recently released the “WifiRttLocator App” on the Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseNest and Google Wifi M89 update rolling out with Microsoft Teams, Slack prioritization
Google is in the process of rolling out the “M89” update for the Nest and Google Wifi. There are several user-facing additions, as well as underlying improvements.
Expand Expanding CloseRevamped Google Wifi launches in Canada and Europe as cheaper Nest Wifi alternative
One of last year’s more curious Made by Google products was a relaunched Google Wifi that starts at $99. After debuting in the US in October, Google is taking it to Canada and Europe as a more affordable alternative to the Nest Wifi.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home 2.37 elevates Nest Wifi notifications, touts faster device setup with settings reuse
Version 2.37 of the Google Home app is rolling out today with a small tweak that makes users more likely to use the Nest Wifi’s notification capabilities, while faster Smart Display and speaker setup is also coming.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wifi app to begin shutting down in May in favor of Google Home
As it stands today, Google has two distinct apps for managing your Google Wifi and Nest Wifi networks, with Google Wifi and Google Home. Starting next month, the older Google Wifi app is shutting down in favor of the all-in-one Google Home.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home 2.34 adds real-time Nest Wifi usage and network history graphs
The latest update to Google’s Home companion app is rolling out on Android and iOS this morning. Besides Home 2.34 adding support for the 2nd-gen Nest Hub, the Google/Nest Wifi experience gets a big update with network usage graphs.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle WiFi & Nest WiFi can prioritize Zoom and Meet video calls for better stability
The pandemic has made video calling more important than ever before, and to make Google Meet and Zoom video calls more stable in our current lifestyle, Google WiFi and Nest WiFi are making it possible to prioritize these popular video calling apps.
Expand Expanding CloseEverything you need to know about the new Google Wifi and where to buy it
Yesterday, Google re-released their original Google Wifi mesh router, bringing it to a new, more affordable price point, just one year after releasing the Nest Wifi system. Here’s everything you need to know about this new Google Wifi and where to buy it.
Expand Expanding CloseNest and Google Wifi update adds new device alerts to Home app, more
In addition to announcing a revamped Wifi router today, Google is rolling out an update to existing units and Nest devices. The most prominent feature is a notification when new devices join your network.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wifi quietly relaunched at $99 with three-pack for $199
Last month, we first reported that a new Google Wifi was in the works. Less than a week after Launch Night In, the Google Store this morning quietly released a new router that looks exactly the same, but now starts at $99.99.
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