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The limited warranty for this product applies only if purchased from Amazon OR if the product is packaged with a Google Seal for Online Marketplace. Google Nest Wifi is the easy to set up whole-home mesh Wi-Fi system. Nest Wifi routers work together to blanket your whole home in fast, reliable Wi-Fi and eliminate buffering in every room, on every device – with coverage up to 4400 square feet.[1] This is Wi-Fi the way it should be.[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.[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 described at g.co/nestwifi/coverage.[3] Strength and speed of signal will depend on your internet provider.[4] Minimum OS requirements are available at g.co/nestwifi/req.
This product includes 2 router units..Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion
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 up to 4400 square feet.[1]
1 Wi-Fi router plugs into your internet provider’s modem to create your Wi-Fi network. The other extends the wireless network and keeps your connection fast to devices in every room. For more coverage, add Nest Wifi routers or points to your system.
Nest Wifi routers are strong enough to handle up to 200 connected devices, and fast enough to stream multiple 4K videos at a time.[2] Compatible with Google Wifi; Ethernet ports included on each router. 15W power adapter.
Intelligently works behind the scenes to make sure your Wi-Fi remains fast.[3] 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.[4] 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: Jon Loveless
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: much improved wifi coverage
Review: We have offices upstairs from our router. The signal was just 'ok' so I got the Mesh system to improve it. This unit has enough ports to boost the signal and consistency to our 2 printers and 2 computers. Setup was easy and it just worked out of the box.
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: Wayne
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Pretty much as advertised
Review: I am reviewing the 2-pack routers, as opposed to the router and point system. There must be a surplus on routers and not on the points, apparently they work the same, I do hardwire from my second router into my gaming system and the ping is pretty good, a little wonky setting it up, there was a few curious losses of connections, but it must have been updating or something because they work pretty consistently well with great connection.
Reviewer: DLE
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Iâm terrible with techâthese were easy
Review: I needed a web system because a booster for my router just wasnât enough. These set up easily and are a simple enough design to leave in visible areas of a room so there is decent coverage. Very happy with the cost and improvements to my Wi-Fi.
Reviewer: Igor D
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This product has significant issues
Review: BEWARE THIS PRODUCT HAS MAJOR ISSUES that may or may not affect you, depending on how you set it up and use it. I'll share my experience, but you decide whether these issues are essential for your usage scenario or not.Here is the executive summary before I get into technical details.1) This product is excellent when it works as expected (unfortunately, that's not always the case). Setup is easy and straightforward.2) The functionality of the device is extremely limited if you opt-out of using Nest Wifi cloud services. Enabling cloud services is a must to have this device provide all of its functions.3) Local network throughput exhibits severe performance degradation over time if your routers are not hardwired.4) The router is unable to re-establish Internet connectivity after a power outage (this is precisely the case when using Netgear CM500 as a modem)This review is for 2-pack Nest Wifi routers bundle. Both devices are identical routers, but for the sake of simplicity, I'll be calling the main one Router and the secondary one Point.My initial setup was a true wifi mesh with no hardwired connection between Router and Point. I did extensive post-install testing, and Nest checked all the boxes - 330 Mbps Internet throughput, 600 Mbps over the local network from one device connected to the point to another device connected to the router. All seemed well, but after about 24 hours, I started noticing performance degradation on my local network. At first, the throughput from my Macbook to my NAS dropped down to 100 Mbps, then 50 Mbps, and at some point, it stalled at a snail speed for 150 kbps (yep, kilobits). I got in touch with Google support right away, and they "fixed" the issue by hard rebooting the network and cloud services (make any change in your router's DNS settings, then turn cloud service off/on and reboot the network). However, it was just a temporary fix as the issue came back the next day. I've been in touch with Google support a couple more times, but they were less than helpful. They blamed interference; they blamed the local DNS server; they blamed my MacBook. None of these was the culprit as everything worked well before I bought Nest Wifi, and everything works fine now after I hardwired the router and the point. The only "solution" they could provide was the hard network reboot that "fixed" the issue for less than 24 hours every single time. About a week later, I decided to run a Cat6 cable from the main router to the point, and to my surprise, it completely solved this issue. I'm deducting 2 stars because of this issue. I'm expecting a Wifi mesh product to work as a true Wifi mesh, and hardwiring must not be a requirement.The second major issue I ran into is exceptionally annoying. Nest Wifi router is unable to re-establish Internet connection after a power outage. It's not just a matter of inconvenience as I have to reboot the modem after every power outage manually, but it's also a security concern as our Nest cameras are not coming back online after a power outage when we are not home. Google support wasn't helpful here either. They blamed my ISP and "the extent of the outage", but it has nothing to do with the ISP as I can reproduce this issue by cutting the power on the power strip that both router and modem are connected to. There are numerous similar complaints all over the internet going back 2 years, so it's definitely a well-known issue, and Google still can't get their act together to fix it. How do I know it's an issue with Nest Wifi? First, the network boots up just fine if I swap the Nest router with my old router (8 years old Apple Time Capsule). Second, the modem shows all 5 lights green, but still, there is no Internet connection. Third, if I unplug the Nest WAN ethernet cable, run it into a switch and log into the modem's UI, it shows the link is OK. I have a feeling it has something to do with the timing of each device's boot time. It seems like the Nest router expects itself to be the first one to boot up. Well, you can't expect that if you are that slow... My old router boots up much faster than the Nest router, so that may be the answer here. Anyway, I thought I was clever enough to code a script on my Raspberry Pi, detect this condition, and force-reboot the modem if there is no Internet connection. I thought I was all set, but I was wrong. We had another power outage last night, and as you suspect by now, my network didn't come back online. Why? Because the Nest router wouldn't route packets to the modem. My next idea is to install smart power plugs and control the power from Raspberry Pi. I'm deducting 2 stars because of this issue.This product could have scored all 5 stars in my review if not for the two major issues I described above.
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 product. They mention the app is user-friendly and easy to plug in. Customers are also satisfied with the quality and coverage. However, some customers feel the router is not worth the money and a huge waste of time. Opinions differ on signal strength, functionality, speed, and app functionality.
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