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Price: $269.00 - $93.99
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[1] Home size, materials, and layout can affect how Wi-Fi signal travels. Larger homes or homes with thicker walls or long, narrow layouts may need extra Nest Wifi devices for full coverage. Strength and speed of signal will depend on your internet provider. [2] This is based on only using connected devices at a maximum data rate of 1Mbps. Requires sufficient broadband internet connection and connected devices must be located within Wi-Fi coverage area. [3] Strength and speed of signal will depend on your internet provider. [4] Controlling certain devices and features in your home requires a compatible smart device. The Wifi point is optimized for selected content services only.
Includes one Nest Wifi Router and one Nest Wifi Point.
Nest Wifi is a scalable and flexible Wi-Fi system. These Nest Wifi devices work together to blanket your whole home in fast, reliable Wi-Fi and eliminate buffering in every room – with coverage of up to 3800 square feet.[1,2]
1 Wi-Fi router plugs into your internet provider’s modem to create your Wi-Fi network. Each point extends the wireless network and keeps your connection fast to devices in every room.[1]
Each Nest Wifi router and point is strong enough to handle up to 100 connected devices, and fast enough to stream multiple 4K videos at a time.[3] Compatible with Google Wifi. Two Ethernet ports are included on each router. 15W power adapter included.
Each Nest Wifi point is also a smart speaker with Google Assistant built in (internet connection required). You can play music, manage your Wi‑Fi network, find answers, control your connected devices, and more using your voice.[4]
Intelligently works behind the scenes to make sure your Wi-Fi remains fast.[2] Walk from room to room on a video call with an uninterrupted signal.
Nest Wifi automatically updates itself to get new features and help your network stay safe and sound.
Nest Wifi is easy to set up in the app and compatible with most internet service providers.[5] Easily create a guest network and share your password quickly. Prioritize devices for faster speeds and use parental controls to manage online time for kids.
Please refer to the product description section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points (e.g., [1], [2], etc.)
Reviewer: Hal
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Seamless Coverage and Easy Setup!
Review: The Google Nest Wifi has completely transformed my home internet experience. Covering up to 2200 sq ft, this router provides seamless and reliable Wi-Fi throughout my entire space, with no more dead zones or weak spots. Whether Iâm streaming in the living room or working in a corner of the house, the connection stays strong.Setup was a breezeâI had it up and running in minutes using the Google Home app, and managing the network is super intuitive. I also love the sleek, minimalist design; it blends right into the décor without looking like typical tech clutter.If you're looking for a reliable, easy-to-use, and great-looking Wi-Fi solution, the Google Nest Wifi is an excellent choice. Highly recommend for anyone looking to upgrade their home network!
Reviewer: Steve
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Seamless Connectivity and Smart Features
Review: I recently upgraded to the Nest WiFi Router and 2 Points, and I couldnât be happier. Hereâs why:Whole-Home Coverage: The system blankets my entire home with fast, reliable Wi-Fi. No more dead spots or frustrating buffering! With coverage of up to 5400 square feet, it ensures a strong signal in every room1.Easy Setup: Setting up the Nest WiFi was a breeze. I plugged in the router, connected it to my modem, and placed the two points strategically around the house. Within minutes, I had seamless connectivity.Smart Speaker Integration: The Nest WiFi points double as smart speakers with Google Assistant. I can play music, control my connected devices, and even manage my Wi-Fi network using voice commands. Itâs like having a mini Google Home in every room2.Stable Performance: Whether Iâm streaming 4K videos, working from home, or hosting video calls, the Nest WiFi handles it all. It intelligently manages the network behind the scenes, ensuring fast speeds and uninterrupted connections1.Ethernet Ports: Each Nest WiFi router comes with two Ethernet ports, which is great for connecting wired devices like gaming consoles or printers.Automatic Updates: The system keeps itself up-to-date with new features and security enhancements. I appreciate knowing that my network remains safe and efficient without any effort on my part.In summary, the Nest WiFi Router and 2 Points is a reliable, feature-packed solution for anyone seeking seamless Wi-Fi coverage and smart home integration. Highly recommended!
Reviewer: Ramon GT
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The improvement is not where you think it is. Totally worth, so simple!
Review: Tips:1- Do not be affraid of installation, it was very simple.The routers and the points -or 2 routers in this case- create a mesh by themselves wihtout any user intervention.The app guides you through the process. As a tech guy, this was so easy I feel guilty :p2- This mesh will improve your WiFi speed across the house for any internet service up to about 600-700 Mbps, I daresay. WiFi has its limitations, anything above that is wishfull thinking due to the harware constraints of our current phones and devices. But... the real improvement is not the "speed" itself (read below).3- This is the 2 router pack, not the classsic "router" and "point/Google assistant" pack. I chose this one expressly since the routers have ethernet LAN RJ45 jacks (ports), which the "points" lack, because my house is already wired with LAN ethernet cable and I already have plenty of "hey google" things around =)Note: you will need proper harware to get anything above 50 Mbps, e.g.: Cat. 5e or Cat. 6 cable , and if you use an ethernet switch make sure it is Gigabit compliant, otherwise stick to the standasrd WiFi mesh, you'll be surprised: this WiFi mesh will be faster than a 10/100 cable or a "Fast Ethernet" switch.4- It is fast, indeed, but take note: since the mesh talks in both directions, there will be a natural minimal speed loss when connected to a "point" (or the secondary "router" in this case). E.g.: when the mesh is connected wirelessly (pure WiFi mesh), I get 100 Mbps near the router and 50-70 Mbps near the "point"; but when wired (ethernet backhaul between the 2 routers) I get 80-100 Mbps near the "point". I think this is expected, completely normal due to the 2-way wireless communication between both mesh devices.5- My ISP installed a coaxial Modem/Router combo unit in my house, I was affraid of the dared double-NAT menace, but to my relief they got allong surprisingly well.Actually, I kept my original WiFi network and the new nest mesh network up simultaneously for a couple days, while migrating everything (the easy and recommended way would have been to disable the old WiFi network and use the same SSID name and password on the new one, but I wanted to experiment a little).Anyhow, although they seemed to work fine together, I decided to turn off the ISP Modem/Router's WiFi radios to avoid any possible interference. WiFi can be grumpy when crowded.6- I chose the newest "Nest" WiFi mesh routers over the previous "Google" WiFi mesh or the Nest points because they have: a) faster WiFi conection (AC2200 vs AC1200), b) bigger area coverage (205 m2 vs 140 m2), c) more antennas (4x4 vs 2x2) and d) the capability of transmitting data to multiple devices simultaneously (MU-MIMO vs no-nothing). THIS is paramount. The improvement is noticeable when the kids are watching video streams and playing games while I hold to that important zoom meeting.(Note: The Nest points do have MU-MIMO, too, but lack the extra speed and extra coverage of the Nest routers. In exchange, they double as Google assistant speakers, so choose your potion)7- Get both apps, Google Home and Google Wifi. They seem to be migrating everything from Google WiFi to Google Home, but meantine get both! Google WiFi gives some extra options such as a speed test of all connected devices or information about the connection type between points, wired or wireless.In conclusion, the real "speed", the improvement over a standard WiFi network is not measured in Mbps by Speedtest, it's not even the extended coverage or the transparent, automatic handling of WIFi when moving around the house without hiccups nor the beamforming technology which sends the WiFi signal straight toyour device: it's how it handles devices and distributes bandwidth, making each device in my house faster individually, all at the same time, keeping my data transmission speedy and steady when the kids are squeezing the WiFi signal and my internet bandwidth.The only thing I would have wished for is WiFi 6 support (future proof). Otherwise well done, Google. I'm impressed. I have spoken.
Reviewer: ACelso
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Eu tinha expectativa de ter uma velocidade de rede maior nos diversos pontos do apto mas a diferença para o anterior foi pequena.
Reviewer: victor morales
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excelente, fácil de instalar, la cobertura aumenta y nada simplemente muy contento con este producto
Reviewer: David Alejandro Rivera Sarmiento
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Funciona a la perfección.Note la diferencia de la intensidad y alcance desde el primer momento. Ya que vivo en una casa de doble piso, el mesh point permitió que el internet llegara y lo disfrutará como nunca.Y por si fuera poco, el buffer del mesh point, suena increÃble.Una gran compra sin duda. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.
Reviewer: Brad Hitt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Really boosts the wifi a lot. We have a two story house (around 1300 sqft) and the internet router is in the basement.With the old wifi extender we were getting high speeds through the wired connection downstairs but never anything great through wifi (wifi seemed to be a quarter of what the wired speed was).After plugging in the first google nest it was immediately clear the signal was boosted a lot. (Speed tests in main level were much higher, at 2 to 4 times better than before) and I added a second nest on the main floor to boost the signal upstairs. That signal strength went from pretty low (with a different wifi extender) to very similar speeds the main floor was seeing.So far worth the money as a relatively cost effective solution to poor wifi from the internet provider router.
Reviewer: H S
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 1. Ridiculously overpriced for the performance. My Netgear R7000P works much better.2. "intelligent" switching between 2.4GHz and 5GHz means you *cannot* choose it yourself.3. Meshing between levels probably works in countries with wooden floors, but with concrete in India, it doesn't work well - horizontal range is less 50 ft between two levels.4. Doesn't show devices connected unless you agree to the "cloud" option where it will log every single device and probably its activity.5. No configuration options for power (of the radio), access-control using MAC, etc.Please don't buy this if you're in India.
Customers say
Customers like the ease of setup of the router. They mention it's easy to plug in and manage. Customers are also happy with the quality and coverage. However, some customers feel the product is not worth the money. Opinions differ on signal strength, functionality, speed, and app functionality.
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