There’s support for WPA3, although there’s no hybrid WPA2/WPA3 mode, so older devices might not connect if you turn that on. You can also enable a guest Wi-Fi network (and give guests access to specific devices on the network) and there are basic parental controls with Google’s SafeSearch content filter. For now, the only other option is Gaming and, presumably, more options will be added over time. On the subject of Zoom meetings, tapping on the Settings cog in the main menu will see you able to access a ‘Preferred Activities’ sub menu, where you can select Video Conferencing as a preferred application. Along with a firmware update, the initial set-up process took just over half an hour.
GOOGLE NEST WIFI ROUTER INSTALL
It took me about ten minutes to set up the first node, after which you’ll be invited to install the others, which follows the same process of powering on and scanning the QR code to pair, which takes about five minutes each.
GOOGLE NEST WIFI ROUTER PRO
You’ll be directed to turn off your existing modem / router, connect the first Nest Wifi Pro to the mains, the connect it to the modem via the supplied Ethernet cable, and the power the modem back on. Open the app, hit the + symbol, then ‘Set up device’, ‘New Device’, enable Location Access, wait for the Nest Wifi Pro to be detected, and then scan the QR code when instructed. If you’re invested in Google’s ecosystem, you’ll likely feel right at home and if you’re not, it could take some getting used to, because at first it’s not immediately obvious where everything is. (Previous Nest Cam owners are still disappointed with the app as the old Nest app was so much better.)Īs for the setup process itself, it’s utterly simple. This is the same app that used to control your Nest Cam Indoor and Google Nest Audio smart speakers.
GOOGLE NEST WIFI ROUTER UPGRADE
That’s a significant differenceĭespite this, the Nest Wifi Pro still represents an upgrade from the original Nest Wifi, wherever you live, even if it no longer doubles up as a Nest smart speaker. Right now, only US models are able to make use of 160MHz Wi-Fi channels, which simply means that Nest Wifi Pro systems bought in the UK, and indeed anywhere else in the world, will offer slower top speed because they can use only the narrower 80MHz Wi-Fi channels.įurthermore, the US models promise better coverage, with Google saying you can expect 200m² (2200 square feet) from each node, whereas Google’s UK store says you’ll get up to up to 120m² of coverage (roughly 1290 square feet) instead. The specs of the Nest Wifi Pro, however, differ from country to country, and this puts US buyers in a better position than those elsewhere, such as in the UK. This means you’ll be able to more easily access and control compatible Internet of Things things from your phone, without having to have loads of extra hubs and wireless bridges dotted around your home. The Nest Wifi Pro is also a Thread border router, and supports the new smart home protocol, Matter.
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