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Brand | |
Model Name | Nest Wifi |
Special Feature | Guest Mode, Internet Security, LED Indicator, Parental Control |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ac |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Smartphone, Smart Television, Smart Thermostat, Printer, Tablet, Security Camera See more |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Included Components | Two Nest Wifi Points, Three 15W Power Adapter, Ethernet Cable (6.5ft), Nest Wifi Router |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
Color | Snow |
About this item
- Includes one Nest Wifi Router and two Nest Wifi points.
- 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 5400 square feet.[1,2]
- 1 Wi-Fi router plugs into your internet provider’s modem to create your Wi-Fi network. The 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 (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.)
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WiFi signal | 4.0 | 4.6 | — | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
User interface | 3.9 | 4.2 | — | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Tech Support | 3.5 | 4.2 | — | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
Sold By | Go ahead! | Buying Done Right | Just Right! | Buying Done Right | Abe's Electronics Center | Electronics Club |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet | Wi-Fi | WLAN | Wi Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi Fi |
number of ports | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
data transfer rate | 1 gigabits per second | — | 1 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second | 2200 megabits per second | — |
wireless standard | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AC | 2.4 ghz radio frequency | 2.4 ghz radio frequency | 802 11 AC | 2.4 ghz radio frequency, 802 11 ABGN, bluetooth, 5 ghz radio frequency |
frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | 1 megabits per second | — | 5 ghz | — | 1 megabits per second | — |
security protocol | WPA3 | — | WPA3 Encryption | — | WPA3 | — |
frequency | — | — | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | — | 5 GHz |
From the manufacturer
Whole-home Wi-Fi.
Get coverage in every room, whatever your home’s size. You can always add routers or points (sold separately) if you need more.[1]
Wi-Fi you can count on.
Nest Wifi works behind the scenes to keep buffering at bay in every room, on every device.[4] It’s easy to manage your network, share Wi-Fi with friends, and check your Wi-Fi speeds from anywhere, right on your smartphone.
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Simple setup.
Create a network and get online in minutes. Just follow the simple steps in the Google Home app.[5]
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Parental peace of mind.
Manage online time for the kids, restrict explicit content, and pause Wi-Fi on any device, anytime.
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Stream with speed.
Stream a 4K video in one room and make a video call to Mom from another without disruption.[3]
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Security that’s a step ahead.
Automatic updates and an advanced security chip help keep your Wi-Fi network safe and sound.
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Build a foundation for your connected home.
It’s easy to add, set up, and manage connected devices, all in the Google Home app.[4]
Choose your Nest Wifi.
Nest Wifi point | Nest Wifi router and point | Nest Wifi router and 2 points |
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Wi-Fi coverage[1]Adds up to 1600 square feet (router required, sold separately) | Wi-Fi coverage[1]Up to 3800 square feet | Wi-Fi coverage[1]Up to 5400 square feet |
Perfect forExtending Nest Wifi’s connectivity | Perfect forSingle-family homes | Perfect forLarge homes |
Included1 point (router required, sold separately) | Included1 router, 1 point | Included1 router, 2 points |
Ethernet portsNone | Ethernet portsDual Gigabit (router only) | Ethernet portsDual Gigabit (router only) |
CompatibilityWorks with all Nest Wifi and Google Wifi devices | CompatibilityWorks with all Nest Wifi and Google Wifi devices | CompatibilityWorks with all Nest Wifi and Google Wifi devices |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.33 x 4.33 x 3.56 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.38 pounds |
ASIN | B07ZPDN8T1 |
Item model number | H2E, H2E, and H2D |
Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #2,436 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #22 in Computer Routers |
Date First Available | May 27, 2022 |
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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.
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Customers like the ease of setup and speed of the networking router. They mention that it's easy to manage and the app makes it easy to configure. They appreciate the coverage and quality. However, some customers dislike the value and disagree on connectivity, performance, and signal strength.
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Customers find the setup of the networking router very easy. They say the installation process was simple and easy to follow. Some customers say the router helps speed up their internet connection by being easy to set up and manage. They are also surprised with what they can configure with the app, particularly static IPs.
"...Easy to set up, no issues at all! And now our internet is all through our home and has zero buffering with 5 TV’s, phone and other things...." Read more
"...The Nest Wifi is as easy to set up as a smart speaker. It spreads a Wi-Fi signal throughout your house, and each Point is a smart speaker...." Read more
"...The setup is relatively simple using the Google home app. There are YouTube videos if you need more help...." Read more
"Tips:1- Do not be affraid of installation, it was very simple...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the networking router. They mention that it has great speed, and the coverage is fantastic. They also appreciate the upload and download speeds having increased tremendously. Customers also like that the router is reliable, and that they can test the internet speed directly through the Google app. Overall, most are happy with the product's speed.
"...Nest Wifi is an excellent mesh router system that combines simplicity, speed, and integration with Google’s smart home ecosystem...." Read more
"...My favorite 2 things are SPEED and COVERAGE. Nothing else seems to match it.Okay, now the downside...." Read more
"...Downloading speed now 100+ Mbps in the previous "dead spots" of the house. Yeah... it's not WIFI-6E but that is not a big deal for me at least." Read more
"...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..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the networking router. They say it's the best mesh system on the market, it'll deliver fast steady internet speed, and it'd be a great product to own. Some customers also mention that the main router is pretty solid and impressive.
"The Google Nest Wifi is an excellent mesh router system that combines simplicity, speed, and integration with Google’s smart home ecosystem...." Read more
"This is the best mesh system on the market in my opinion...." Read more
"...I like the guest network, prioritization, stable IP, etc., but the features generally are lacking or too complex if available.,..." Read more
"...8. The included ethernet cables are junk - replace these with Cat6 cables...." Read more
Customers like the coverage of the router. For example, they say each access point provides good coverage, and the mesh coverage is great. Some say it covers their whole house now, and has 100MB+ download speed. That said, most are happy with the coverage and say it provides coverage for all the devices in their house.
"...Each access point will provide good coverage, but when you add more access points, suddenly your entire house gets wifi with no dead zones...." Read more
"...But, they are all working fine and coverage is much better in the house now...." Read more
"...It has good coverage for my two story + basement house 1500 sqf. Easy set up process. I do recommend." Read more
"...The speaker is also a huge plus that makes it practical. The mesh coverage is great even when far from either point...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the networking router. Some mention that it works better than they thought, is reliable, and provides very effective solutions. However, others say that it didn't work and didn''t report any issues.
"...Easy to set up, no issues at all! And now our internet is all through our home and has zero buffering with 5 TV’s, phone and other things...." Read more
"...I have a Schlage Encode lock and it will only work on the 2.4ghz band. So, I had to get creative to make it work...." Read more
"The Google Nest Wifi is an excellent mesh router system that combines simplicity, speed, and integration with Google’s smart home ecosystem...." Read more
"...No more issues and signal is almost stronger now. We both have many items connected at all times to the WiFi with no issues!!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the signal strength of the router. Some say that the WiFi signal is quite strong, with excellent reception in 90% of the house. They also say that it has improved the WiFi coverage in their home and that it's the perfect WiFi system. However, some customers report connection drops or getting slow when the ping gets 2500ms. They say that there is tremendous lag on all network functions and that there's no dedicated backhaul.
"...The Nest Wifi is as easy to set up as a smart speaker. It spreads a Wi-Fi signal throughout your house, and each Point is a smart speaker...." Read more
"...RI see. And when the ping got 2500ms the connection drops or getting slow?Romeo · 3:53 PMvirtualyl drops..." Read more
"...No more issues and signal is almost stronger now. We both have many items connected at all times to the WiFi with no issues!!" Read more
"...units an average of once a month because they inexplicably go from "great connection" to "weak connection" OR..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that it has a strong connection and constant internet speed, while others say that it experiences repeated networking failures with peripherals and goes offline randomly.
"...(unable to locate the device, timeout, unable to join device broadcast internet)...." Read more
"...Regardless of that, no more disconnecting devices and throttle speeds!" Read more
"...I also felt that there may have been a loss of signal a few times in the first week of use. Will update the review as time goes on...." Read more
"...it hasn't gotten a software update for years and the 5ghz network will randomly disappear around once a week and require a restart...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the networking router. They say it's a complete waste of time and money. Some customers also mention that the device is useless and unwatchable. They also say the execution is poor and the experience has been poor.
"...This is the worst router and worst mesh system I have ever used or that I have installed for someone else..." Read more
"...So I got a bad one out of the two. I mean bad hardware, so it can't be fixed with programming...." Read more
"...I picked this Nest mesh system because of the good reviews and the good price and I set it all up in 15 minutes...." Read more
"...And this made the movies I was attempting to stream with it unwatchable as they'd stop to buffer every 15-20 seconds...." Read more
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Design and Setup:
The Nest Wifi system is idiot-proof to set up. Just plug it in, follow the app instructions, and within 10 minutes, your mesh network is up and running.
The design is sleek, and the range-extending Nest Wifi Points come in three colors (white, blue, and sand).
Performance:
Impressive Speeds: The Nest Wifi offers impressive top speeds and strong performance even at range.
Stable Band Steering: It seamlessly switches between 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for optimal performance.
Google Assistant Integration:
Each Nest Wifi Point doubles as a Google Assistant smart speaker. You get both the Nest Wifi Router and a Point with built-in microphones and decent bass.
If you’re already in Google’s smart home ecosystem, this integration is a bonus.
Price Considerations:
The Nest Wifi isn’t cheap. For comparison:
Amazon-owned Eero’s three-piece mesh system costs $249, which is less than a Nest Wifi setup with two devices.
Netgear Orbi AC1200 mesh system (three pieces) costs $229 at Best Buy, significantly less than the three-piece Nest Wifi.
However, if you’re invested in Google products, the seamless integration makes it worth the splurge......plus it's been on sale recently!
The Nest Wifi is as easy to set up as a smart speaker. It spreads a Wi-Fi signal throughout your house, and each Point is a smart speaker. If you want a seamless and speedy connected home, the Nest Wifi is a worthy choice.
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 :p
2- 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.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020
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 :p
2- 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.
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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.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 8, 2022
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.