Google Nest Wifi Review - 6 Months Later

[@cmbtvet01]

I just added the Google Nest wifi mesh in my house mostly so I could get wifi to my garage ultimately allowing me to put a camera up covering my driveway. My garage is detached from my house and prior to installing this system I had zero wifi signal in my garage. Now I have nearly the same speed in my garage as I do on my wired PC. It's been just under a week but I am definitely loving it.

[@DanEather]

I was hoping someone was doing this, as I'm in the same situation. How far away is your garage from your house roughly? Mine is about 20-25 meters from the house, and 30-35 meters from the traditional router in my lounge room. Currently i can JUST get wifi in the garage, but not consistently. Was hoping this product would work....

[@2lotsill]

Try adding an extender/repeater. That’s what I did

[@gaylejohnson8808]

@@2lotsill There are wifi plugs in the outlet. I agree!!!

[@dwightStones1]

@@DanEather Get something like Netgear Powerline uses the house wiring to run the signal out to the garage than coverts it to WIFI seamlessly. Just like an extender same Network name and password. I have cameras on my garage which is too far and this works fantastic. www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1000-802-11ac-Gigabit/dp/B01929V7ZG

[@chipcopp5286]

@@2lotsill this is way better than an extender

[@chidianuforo3670]

I just got this router and I'm so happy with it, so far. Thanks, Zack Morris, for the review.

[@josephc.3863]

To make the buying guide easier they should use radius instead of square feet. Radius for the router is 26.5ft and the radius of the point is 22.5ft.

[@NicolajTorp]

Thanks

[@BarretAndersson89]

Metric system is superior

[@Slanovich]

They probably do that because 2200 sq ft sounds more impressive lol

[@AllenTax]

@@Slanovich To the uneducated.😐

[@acephantom903]

Yeah, when I was looking at it, it says that 1 router would be enough since it is only 800 sq. ft, but my condo's only cable port is at the very front of the unit. My back tv is 30 feet away from the router and my patio even farther providing a somewhat weak signal so I had to get an additional point. Proper coverage now.

[@OirichEntertainment]

On April 1st you should do a 6 months early review

[@assaulth3ro911]

"Router is invisible, doesn't even show up in my WiFi list. 0/10"

[@gaylejohnson8808]

Do they have away of turning off the audio listening?

[@6MonthsLater]

Yes, there's a physical mute switch on the back

[@frankwang8611]

I love how people ask if they still need an ISP to use a ROUTER.

[@raahulpooran]

I know right, basic common sense.

[@ingram1225]

I'm not surprised anymore. After seeing who people will vote for...

[@Jizzle0819]

😆😆😆

[@kalevepilikaki4054]

@@ingram1225 right 😂😂😂😂

[@Thatdopepokemon]

Lol 😆 nope free wifi thanks elon musk

[@jasonherzogmma]

If you ask "do I still need to pay for WiFi" a smart home isn't for you.

[@kristinmarra7005]

Jason Herzog don’t be such a pompous ass.

[@kennedyespinosa7272]

Those who ask that question, should get McDonald’s WiFi.

[@RaresCelTare]

@@kristinmarra7005 stfu

[@A13XW1]

😂😂😂😂

[@yousseftarek9964]

@@kristinmarra7005 u really ar a marra

[@Rockybalboa541]

“Do I still have to pay for WiFi” that is the dumbest question I’ve seen in awhile 🤣

[@pmflav]

Second only to the fact they asked "do i still have to pay for the internet service". Free internet, wouldn't that be nice.

[@ramudbz]

Karens assemble

[@littleforalot]

immediately stopped watching after I heard this.

[@prgsim]

lol that rly should be understood without saying. The person who made the comment was probably trolling.

[@michaeljustman298]

No, it's because people who aren't familiar with the internet use "internet" and "wifi" interchangeably. i.e. "Pay my wifi bill." etc. So they think "Google WiFi" = "Google Internet" and all of a sudden their question makes complete sense in that context. Keep in mind, there are some people who have never had a network device other than the modem router combo their ISP gives them, so it makes sense to them.

[@garrettorpin6584]

Great video. Seriously, this is a very helpful and informative video. You deserve well over 100k subs and you will get there.

[@antonioar21]

For any power users and anyone in a high population density area, the router doesnt have power options for changing specific wifi settings like changing the ssid for the 2.4 and 5ghz antennas individually and changing the channel to broadcast on. Just these two things have been a huge inconvenience in the few months I have owned this. I have about 20 smart devices connected that are either 2.4 or 5ghz and they tend to lose connection a few times a month without being able to reconnect until a whole setup is completed along with a router reset. Doing a check on a wifi analyzer I can see that the router is choosing the most popular wifi channels and is getting a lot of interference. For anyone wanting to spend 2 minutes doing a first setup and who has a tech guy to take acare of issues, this is probably great.

[@AllenTax]

Then what do you suggest with a place that has like 25-50 internet users?

[@antonioar21]

@@AllenTax eap660 hd from tp link

[@fingertodd]

Wifi 6 at this point is just a nice to have - the same was told about 4k, 2 years later, and it's a must have already for movies.

[@jerrywest7068]

Looking forward to replacing my google wifi soon. I've had it for a year. Its underpowered. Also a nightmare to set up 2.4ghz IOT devices.

[@wrmmachne82]

I was looking into these. Thanks for the honest & thorough review!

[@SamirH23]

How is this asix month review, with nearly no data on how it ran over the time? Its more about specs.

[@Fiona-wv8mp]

I’m on my third WiFi router and I’ve been getting tired of looking for reliable routers. I have 3 smart TVs, 4 cell phones, 3 gaming consoles, an iPad, laptop, and Nintendo Switch. Would this work? Also, does the WiFi drop? I really don’t want to buy any more routers.

[@andrewcarr8451]

This would work perfectly for you. The WiFi should not drop unless there is a problem with your modem.

[@jaimemartinez350]

This should work to make the signal stronger all over your home, however in my opinion make sure you have the best speed from you ISP to support all your devices.

[@JoseBYOB]

Exactly the simple explanation I was looking for.

[@danielmonighetti3891]

Have you seen frequent disconnect issues that many have experienced with the latest firmware they released in June?

[@cristobalortizortiz]

at home i gave up try with my other brand new on my friend house he is complaining with the same problem different internet providers shame :(

[@dudumoomoo]

any fix for this?

[@cristobalortizortiz]

installed another one i had in my friend house directly to the fiver otn and spend time with google support couple of things we did the biggest one was changing the dns server to the internet provider one i will go today in the afternoon to see how the router behaves if not will submit then router report to them again and see what it does

[@dudumoomoo]

@@cristobalortizortiz ok can u update us if it works

[@cristobalortizortiz]

@@dudumoomoo so far so good everything in his house was working perfectly i notice only the tv was loosing signal but my phone stock android and computer where still running as well his pc tv is kind of far from router i will say its working now said that its not a plug and play device like it should be lots of settings are hidden and need to use google wifi app to get access to them

[@henry6639]

The one BIG CON I have is google doesn't mention it but each mesh point is a ac1200 while the main one is a ac2200. Just buy one router point and use your existing old google mesh points for the same effect and you don't lose extra wired connection points. Money saved then buying a new three pack at 349.

[@Super80sMan]

I don't like to sound mean, but you seriously had people ask you if you needed to pay for Internet service when they bought this?

[@macinman]

Hey Josh, been a while since I've commented on one of your videos. I was recently in the market for a new router earlier this year. I went with the TP-Link C4000, which was a 2019 router model. I went this route over mesh because I still like to separate my 2.4, and 5gthz networks. The Main reason being is, some smart devices I use, require the hardware, and software to be on the same 2.4gh network for configuration. After everything is setup, it's fine to return the iPad, iPhone to the 5ghz channel for normal operation. Since Google doesn't allow, or offer band separation, how does that fare for stability with smart device setup, and operation? The other factor is, my 1 bedroom apartment is only 877 sq ft, based on a floor plan i looked at online from the property. Seems like mesh would be overkill as well as well. However, as an aid to improve signal strength I have connected an Airport extreme router in the bedroom to a switch connected to the main router, and given it the same SSID name for each active band as the main router, as well as the same password, and security. Seems like devices closest to that AP instinctively connect to, it while the main router still manages DHCP and the actual routing. So far, everything seems rock solid, so would google nest, or Mesh period offer me anything over my existing setup ? thanks

[@margaretmosquera626]

So glad I found you. I'm a dinosaur and have trouble understanding all these tech terms but I need a Wifi system and you make it very easy to understand. I'm hoping you can answer a few questions before I make a purchase. My router and modem are in one room and the room furthest away does not get a good wifi signal because the walls in the apartment are cinder block. My router and modem were supplied by my Spectrum network. 1. If I remove my router and installed the Google Nest router, will the modem work with it? 2. Since my apartment is only 950 sq feet, will I need an extender in addition to the router and if yes, would I need more that one additional extender? 3. Or should i get two routers. Many Thanks, Margaret

[@robertschulze7995]

I've had this system for about 3 months now. Easy setup and the wi-fi works great. Doubled my network speed over the single router I used to use. A few cons though. The main router only has one extra network port. The point devices have no network ports, only a power outlet. The system advertises only a single SSID name even though it's a dual band router. This was an issue with my printer which only works with the 2.4 GHz band. And finally, my point device stopped responding to the "hey google" prompt and is now useless as a Google assistant. No, the "mute" switch is NOT turned off. First thing I checked. From comments on googles support page, I'm not alone in having this issue.

[@tareksaadi692]

amazing episode, a lot of youtubers did not give me as much as you guys thank you

[@Stopher2475]

Should mention if you had the old version of goggle Wi-Fi you can reset them and use them as access points with the new version. Since the old version has an Ethernet port, you can also use them to add a non Wi-Fi device like a printer onto your mesh network. I was able to hook up my laser printer/scanner to my network and put it my guest room where it’s out of the way.

[@KrashyKharma]

Great review. Only complaint is that 8 out of 10 sentences started with "Now,"

[@BobBridgesbob]

Another great video! I've had the first Google Wifi system for a few years now and have absolutely loved it. However, I live in a 3800 sq 3 story house and found that I needed 6 units. One plugged into the modem and 5 others scattered about the house. Works great. I REALLY want to upgrade to the Google Nest WiFi system, but there is just one thing holding me back. And that's that the points do not have Ethernet ports. I have a couple devices that are not wireless and need to be plugged into an Ethernet port. For example, my modem and main router are in the basement. My office is up on teh 3rd floor and I have a VOIP phone that I use for business, but it's not wireless, so I have it plugged into a Google Wifi unit in my office. Works great. My question is can the router also work as a point? For example, can I have one main router plugged into my modem in the basement and have additional routers around my house functioning as points to plug wired devices into?

[@6MonthsLater]

Thank you! Yes, the router can also be used as a point and can buy a pack of them on sites like Amazon.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Yes it can, and you can mix and match with the old routers

[@NathanCorachea]

Also WiFI signals travel in a downwards direction more easily than upwards. Just some thought to keep in mind when placing your routers in a 3 story house. I believe a majority of them time, router companies make claims of distance solely on a horizontal distance.

[@rwalker27]

@@NathanCorachea so would my main router plugged via ethernet to the ONT have to be placed on the top floor or will i receive the same coverage whether its the router or point on the top floor?

[@liroso]

Loves you & your videos! Buuut, you didn't mention obstacles (like HVACs, microwave ovens, W/Ds & metal bi-fold closet doors) that will interfere with the WiFi like we experienced in our 1300sqft apartment with 27 devices and only 6(!)Mbps. I'm handicapped so things like wall light switches, fans & some table lamps are quite difficult to operate. I've tried for years to resolve the signal outage & lost devices problems but when Google Nest WiFi came along it resolved ALL our issues in one swell foop. Granted, it's not perfect but so far nothing else has performed NEARLY as well as ANY of the other WiFi routers/repeaters I've tried. Thanks for helping us make the right choice!

[@jwashburn333]

Great video. I just bought some (base +2 points) today and was having buyer's remorse... then came across your video. I'm confident I made the right decision. Thank you for the easy explanations. Everyone else doing review videos...take note, this guy rocks.

[@HashimWarren]

Fantastic, helpful review

[@SeaSideBreeze1]

You do NOT need a modem or your ISP modem. It’s only needed if you have other services from your ISP provider such as cable/dish service. Otherwise, disconnect your modem & wire directly will work even better. That’s how I have mine but I only purchase Fios internet service

[@jeffb5463]

Excellent review!

[@kopkraft]

Ethernet backhaul wasnt me tioned. Can it be used as AP rather than mmesh? Connectin a cat cable would secure an even better connection between router / switch and mesh / access points. Not aven a mention about this...

[@Dipper964]

Considering your plugging it into your current router, do you have to make new wifi logins for the nest?

[@drooskeedoo3388]

His video feels like I'm talking to an NPC in "Oblivion"

[@The_Linux_User]

What makes them better as a generic repeater or a second router (for example used, so it's cheaper) as an access point?

[@mintjuulpod333]

Cloud management, enchanted SafeSearch filtering, device grouping, WPA3, Google Assistant on the Point, and so-on.

[@NathanCorachea]

As a Mesh network, you don’t experience decreased speeds when your device is connected to the access point, like you would when connected to a repeater/second router. Normally a repeater/second router has two do two things. Talk to the main router and talk to your device. For this reason, the speed is cut in half. But with Mesh network technology, this is not the case. Rather than acting independently, they communicate as one unit.

[@sirbughunter]

@@NathanCorachea What about gaming? Would it have lower latency?

[@Connor_Herman]

TechQuickie did a video on this, worth checking it out

[@The_Linux_User]

Thanks for your answers!

[@ingram1225]

Save $80 on Nest Wifi router and point. $189 instead of $269 on November 25th. Just got the email from Google.

[@frost2k33]

Is nest WiFi better than the usual Netgear nighthawk routers.

[@DustinDClark04]

It was a garbage decision to not include Ethernet jacks in the access points. I ended up buying only the Nest router, and used my existing gen 1 (wired) access points to get wired mesh, and I’m very happy with this setup. Note that with Google fiber, you don’t need a router in addition to the Nest router anymore. You can plug your Nest router directly into the Fiber jack.

[@mikemayers9353]

you can ping your neighbors wifi if you use your router as an antena and piggyback on their signal so no you do not really need a isp if you know what you are doing (and i said ping because its easy to check if you can do so and i know pinging is not actually how its done)

[@BringMeTheRadke]

tbh whenever you use that soundcloud clip to test speakers i think it sounds horrible on all of them i dont know if its maybe the clip itself

[@enevarez1471]

Can I split the networks 2.4 and 5G??

[@titan_codes]

Had the exact same mesh. It was fine for like 8 months. Then after an update in Nov it started dropping consistently and requiring reboots multiple times a day. This is a known issue on reddit

[@bluupzz]

Had a google nest router for like 3 days, horrible shit speeds I returned it and Asus all the waym

[@blacklabel7666]

Super informative! So happy you mentioned disabling the Orange led on Nest Point when the mic is muted!

[@NedVargar]

Great review! I'm upgrading my Google WiFi to Nest WiFi. I've been on the 1st gen for 3 years now and it's been really nice! I decided to get this one when I saw Costco had a 4-Pak (Router and 3 Points) for $299.99!! I plan on selling my old 3 pack. I there any benefit to keeping it around? Can it be added to the new mesh?

[@anthonyweng8443]

I just return 2 sets 4-Pak (Router and 3 Points) back to Costco. Google Wi-Fi drops the internet connection frequently. It is well known issue after the last software update. You can google around and tons of posting regarding the issue (support.google.com/googlenest/thread/35111427?hl=en) . Until the connection issue get resolve, the system is useless.

[@alanlau3278]

Yup same problem here as with Anthony’s. I also got it from COSTCO but returned it. Went back to my old Google mesh system. In answer to Jason’s question, The old Google mesh points can be used as points with the new Google mesh WiFi router. It worked for me.

[@sameernarula1864]

useless product... my network speed actually went up after I disconnect the point... DLink and ASUS are much better

[@funjoy3903]

Why do you look like Varya from Russia (90 day fiance)

[@xChristianBelli]

Bro lmfaooo he does!!!

[@billygoff8345]

with google fiber you do not need a modem. the ethernet from the fiber jack plugs directly into the back.

[@migo-migo9503]

I second the matte finish. Glossy tech is tacky, gets dated fast.

[@nexus888]

no improvement to parental control for web site access means this is a no go for me. Parents that care about this have very little control with the Google wifi products.

[@B33autiful18]

Does this router play music?

[@HoloHoloAdventures]

Great information. Do you still recommend this item?

[@6MonthsLater]

Yes! It's still there router we're using for our setup and has been working fine

[@claytonplamondon]

Would love to see a 6 months later review on the roav bolt and how it's been working for you the last year!

[@Ghost-ke7yd]

Is this good for gaming though ?

[@drcurby]

how far can it spread? if I had these arpund the farm yard would it work?

[@Nashi509]

This is mentioned at 2:20

[@TheUlitamateStunt]

this is ridiculously expensive considering that it doesn't have wifi 6. i absolutely agree that it is a 'nice to have' luxury, but the Nest Wifi is in itself a 'nice to have' luxury, and if you're forking over this much for something most ISPs give for free then you'd want it to have the standards that'll keep it performing into the future.

[@solacedagony1234]

Most isps don't provide your modem/router for free. You just didn't realize you were paying for it through your bill.

[@philly_meds]

I currently have a Google Wifi device. If I buy a Google Nest Wifi will the Google Wifi device be compatible for that mesh network or do all the points have to be Google Nest Wifi devices?

[@ReneCroes]

Nice review I was looking for this review. I just have some comments of you encountered also. - when I'm listening to music (on my Nest WiFi it goes Google Music) and I receive a duo call. Either I accept the call on my phone or on the Nest wifi. My music will not continue after. I can either put the music direct from the Nest WiFi or direct from my phone and cast to the Nest WiFi. The music will just not continue to play back after I stopped the call. Sometimes on my phone the music player in this case KZbin Music. Just shut down. Not sure of it's KZbin Music problem? Because I have similar problem when I'm on Duo on my phone the music stopped. - Another issue I'm having. When ever I say play certain music from KZbin Music. It will go and turn on my TV. My music choice is set now for Google Music on the Nest WiFi. But if I put it for KZbin Music and ask for play music. It will turn on my TV and open KZbin. Whenever Google decide to ditch Google Music, than I will have a problem that I can not listen to music anymore from the Nest WiFi, as it will turn my TV and open KZbin. Any feedback would be appreciated.

[@abrohamproductions8263]

Didn't see this video, but we upgraded to 400mbps recently and had to get a router that could handle it, and the nest wifi router without the point works well and covers our whole house. We got a decent sized house in Florida, and with this in the living room, we get 430mbps in our room. With the point, we only got 280mbps, so use it without the point if the point slows it down. It's amazing overall! If you want the speaking features, get a Google Home for like $40, and just the nest router for $169 if the point slows it down for you too.

[@romo0012]

I have the 3 pack and currently running 450mbps. I can't seem to get past 120mbps on the points. Customer service has been anything, but superb, but haven't found a solution to why I am always capped at those speeds.

[@john-ze7eu]

I've been told you'll get near your stated speed at your modem area, but each point only gives you 40-60%??

[@romo0012]

@@john-ze7eu that seems correct.

[@romo0012]

@@john-ze7eu I also added another router and back hauled it to the living room area and that has really boosted the speeds. It actually works like a charm.

[@gabriellcaballero5302]

I don't give a dam why someone would ask "Do i still need to pay my iso?" Stupid question no matter what

[@marcdelacerda]

So if I hook one up to my router downstairs and put the point in our upstairs game room this should fine? Or do I need to leave a point downstairs and put an extra one up there?

[@zacharyw213]

Just depends on how big your house is. With mine for example it's working great with the router downstairs and one point at the complete opposite of the house upstairs. But my house is a little over 2000 square feet with not a lot of walls to go through upstairs.

[@joseluisorozco9879]

Can it also be used as a printer server as other wifi routers?

[@dwightStones1]

6 months later and I hate this Nest WIFI. I have the original Google WIFI for 2 years it was rock solid, never had a WEAK signal on any WIFI point. Purchased the 4 wifi point system at Costco have constant problems of slowing down and a WIFI point all of the sudden go from GREAT to WEAK. Even if you move the WIFI point 5" from the router it still says weak. If you unplug all WIFI points, start them back up sometimes this helps. I've called Google twice now and they had me reset the DNS custom. When I purchased in Dec 2019 Google Home only set it up, had no features like checking mess, internet etc, this was done on Google WIFI. WTH Google? This product was rushed to market and continues to be a problem. Soon as Costco gets more in-stock I will swap it out. I'll keep swapping it until GOOGLE fixes the hardware/software problems. If you look at the Costco reviews many like me have the same problem. Maybe its having a Router and 3 WIFI points that is a problem. Either way Google needs to sort this out.

[@rafaljankowski2807]

My experience is way worse. My system was consisting of TP link on hub plus router and a couple of google of AC 1304 extenders and that worked fine. Hoverer I've got sucked in to upgrade my TP link which is said not to work with future updates a s of December. That's when my hell started, at this moment I've got Google router H2D and many of my devices can't connect now. What a bag of hurt. Fuck google.

[@paullopez_ai]

Hi - just got off the phone with Google. Had trouble connected a new Wired Camera w/Floodlight to my Home nest network. They said the Connecting to other Nest devices won't work over IPv6, and needs to use IPv4 to join with another Nest device (I have a doorbell, Hub and Mini). It could not see any of them even after moving them in the garage closer. Spectrum told me they cannot disable IPv6. I think this is why the Nest Wifi router only supports IPv6. I am considering using this for my nest devices. I hope it works.

[@LakshayGrover]

What’s the best way to upgrade from google WiFi to nest WiFi devices? Should I simply unplug all google WiFi devices and plug the new ones in?

[@e_thegod5303]

can you take this thing with you like a mobile hot spot ?? good connection ? run out of data fast ? 5G ? 4g ?

[@Alfsp1]

Can someone tell me if this thing be used for nbn in Australia?

[@antonadams7443]

Hi Ron, yeah mate, got it 3 days ago from JB Hifi. I'm with SuperLoop 250/20 - works amazing as I couldn't get the internet to the back of my house.. Let me just say. I have constant full bars on my mobile throughout the whole house and backyard - no speed drops - I tested the distance and I had 1 bar from 5 houses down and was still msging my girlfriend. These houses are 3-4 bedroom homes so it's huge distance. Before I'd drop out after leaving my front porch. Get it. Just remember to disconnect all devices and reconnect to the new wifi you create. Brilliant product. I have all the Google products lol.

[@EVIL-SF]

Yeah I got this and returned it 2 weeks later. I have a modem/router combo that was provided by my ISP. Regularly, and that's an understatement, my Google nest router would disconnect for about a minute then re connect. It did this about 20-30 times a day! Upon calling both my isp and Google for troubleshooting and 2 weeks of trying to fix it I ultimately returned it.

[@guardianali]

Thats not googles issue. That is yours. You shouldnt be connecting two routers together either way. What you should have done was return your ISP router and ask to replace it with just a modem instead....which they would have been glad to do and would have probably saved you some money as the modem was probably cheaper than the combo. Then use THIS as the actual main and only router.

[@EVIL-SF]

Uh I didn't pay for the combo. It's standard for any of AT&T installations of fiber. Besides the point. I went through the steps to turn off the ISP router and was able to do so. Still didn't solve the problem.

[@ivyhernandez2526]

I found that my modem's WiFi is unstable and disconnects like yours. The Ethernet connection is stable. I think the provider knows this and uses this to "upgrade" to higher speed service because every time I call them about it they say that is what they recommend. However, I did get one person to be straight with me and told me that the software for the modem was the issue. If this is the case, my provider is scamming people and purposely sabotaging the WiFi on the modems they send to their customers. Thanks Centurylink! sarcasm noted.

[@alanlau3278]

My new Google mesh router also was cutting out multiple times a day. I do not have a modem/router combo. I reinstalled my old Google mesh WiFi (the ones that look like a hockey puck) and now everything is back to normal. I also like the fact that the old points have Ethernet ports. Only the new Google mesh router has Ethernet ports. I ended up returning the new Google mesh system.

[@2d40]

@@guardianali or bypass the router

[@unsilentminority6941]

It's a piece of crap that has reduced my wifi speed by 90% and is giving me several lost connections during the day. It's been returned tomorrow after 10 painful days.

[@sirbughunter]

Well, that sounds like an awfully bad unit you got there... Not like the typical performance.

[@6MonthsLater]

Agreed, definitely reccomend reaching out to support for units like that. I barely notice a diff between the speed through my wired connection and the speed coming from our Nest router.

[@FinnACurran]

If I get a two-pack of the routers, can they connect through mesh, or do they both need to be on the modem?

[@LanceNYC]

I'm about to order a Router with one point, but can you confirm - does the Point have an ethernet out? (my legacy desktops need the wire!) Thanks for this and other videos as well.

[@alexandermuniz2531]

Points have no ethernet connections

[@LanceNYC]

@@alexandermuniz2531 THANK YOU Alex. Kept me from making a big mistake. I'll go for 2 full Next routers. Ethernet and better coverage while I'm at it. Didn't know that KZbinr's could be so responsive! wonderful! thank you!

[@alexandermuniz2531]

@@LanceNYC You're welcome! Check into Netgear's ORBI system. I used to have the mini and it worked great. Only reason I switched is because a power surge fried the power supply of the satellite

[@LanceNYC]

@@alexandermuniz2531 I'm looking forward to building on my Google / Android / Google home environment. I like the idea that it's all integrated, one app to manage. So, errrr not going to consider another vendor if you know what I mean. ;-)

[@johnnylara]

Did you mention if you can buy just a point if the ISP given us a router ?

[@amesoeurs]

"Yes you still need to pay your ISP in order to use this product" why would you even entertain dumb questions like that?

[@sophiathekitty]

My main issue at this point is I don't have the $200 it would likely cost to get a router and point.... I have an Xfinity xfi modem + wifi router device. I could use better coverage in the basement and far end of the house. Just got a cheap wifi extender but it creates a sub network like when I was using an old router. I'm not sure why I thought access points wouldn't be creating sub networks like that. I need a mesh wifi extender that behaves more like a switch than a router... That I can use with existing wifi routers.

[@Tullminator]

I have one of these. Ac2200 and you don't need a modem. The dude who installed my internet recommended this as a upgrade for the one they issue.

[@porschepal7932]

Can you connect Google WiFi points to a Chromecast with Google TV for audio output?

[@ducuBAR]

Does it work with Apple HomeKit? Can you change Google Assistant to Siri?

[@RicardoReyes]

I wonder why Google hasn't created the Nest WiFi with a built in modem? I'm assuming that compatibility with ISPs is the main reason not to.

[@tastedissbalut]

Probably because all-in-ones are usually junk, they would have to make one with DSL and one to support cable, then you have different versions of the mentioned like docsis3.0 etc. This would also affect the size of the actual profile product and make it larger. Sounds like it would be a money sink for Google when everyone typically has cable/DSL modems provided from their ISPs.

[@RandomNoob]

@@tastedissbalut Not to mention if your ISP upgrades their network such as starting to offer FTTP or you change ISP from say a xDSL provider to a cable provider your google wifi/nest wifi would become useless unless it also bad a secondary WAN RJ45 port. It's also more beneficial to be able to place the google/nest wifi in a more suitable spot and if necessary run a long ethernet cable to the location from your modem than it is to try and extend the phone line or coax cable to a suitable location to use an all in one solution

[@CiprianOlariu]

Is Nest Wifi (or any other mesh router) really needed for a 2-room apartment? I mean, sure, if you have a house with two floors and many rooms, maybe you need a mesh network, but I don't really see the point of the expensive Nest Wifi router for a common apartment (sure, it has parental controls and some other few software gimmicks, but I still consider it a bit too expensive for this particular case). What do you think, would you recommend it for a small/medium apartment?

[@6MonthsLater]

I use the router and the point so I get wifi to my garage across the street, but for most apartments all you would need is the router itself. So def worth price comparing with other routers, but I'd probably still do it just because of the app and the fact it's the same app I'm already using every day to control other Google products in my setup. The performance from just the router has been good so far. Barely notice a difference in speed between the connection coming in from the ISP to the router and the speed over wifi. - Josh

[@Boutsie]

@@6MonthsLater lol I bought the router and 2 points

[@陈伟洲]

I can provide wall mounting bracket, you can contact if you need.

[@Iknowrealtv]

So here is my question. If I already have a router (not Google) can I by just points ?

[@akshatshah3717]

no, you need the nest router

[@Platnm.3]

I use this and can't play call of duty while using it so if you are trying to game don't do it

[@baloy92]

This system sucks tried to extend to garage for a home theater projector. 👎

[@stephanierichard8186]

Nest wifi didn't work with Spectrum :-(

[@khiz5755]

I have a broadbandNBN connection at home where my broadband router is conencted to a wifi router with a 4g Sim as a backup. Is it possible that I connect Google Nest with my Wifi router via Ethernet cable and then Mesh it with Other Nest devices. The reason is I want to use the 4g Backup connection incase my broadband NBN is down. |Broadband| - > {Ethernet} |Wifi Router with 4g| - > {Ethernet}|Google Nest Router| -> Connected to Google Nest Points

[@bisket617]

Is it compatible with any internet provider

[@CommanderPipesMcGee]

Port forwarding is still broken since the migration from Google Wi-Fi to Google home. Could you please validate this issue and make a video about it?

[@marcin_karwinski]

Requiring a modem to connect this router to is understandable since there is no DSL/Fibre receiver/device built-in. But what about apartment block networks - I've got my net from ISP that offers Fiber to several switches in our apartment block and from those - 10GbE (multigig) copper to respective apartments, one of the drawbacks being their old approach of allowing a specific MAC to be on receiving end as per contract. Therefore my question is - can it be connected directly to such block-/district-wide LAN upon setup or does it need to have a working internet connection from the devices to be managed whence you can change the MAC of the router so it could replace the old router currently in use? If you cannot change the MAC of the WAN port such a device in my case becomes just yet another router/ap appliance and loses a lot of points...

[@alonzoramireziii]

You dont need a modem with Verizon FIOS, you have them run a cat 5 cable to your nest wife router, about 150 dollars I think. Then you tell Verizon to active the CAT 5. I'm super happy with the google.

[@abusadik9932]

I have nest wifi router and arris surfboard sbg8200 but having problems connecting, Google home app can't recognize the router, I have unplugged and plug but in several times but nothing works.

[@inksuckeye1]

This thing is junk after the google updated firmware. Worked great for like 2 months, then needed to be regularly reset since the WAPs would go from excellent signal to poor randomly. Google support was pretty useless as well. Eventually they just all stopped working and were essentially bricks. Thanks god Costco has great return policies.

[@faramohseni4053]

Hi Josh, do you know if three is a simple overview of how Google Nest works? (What is the function of the Google home account? How does it communicate with the mesh points? What is the overall infrastructure? The reason is, my Google nest suddenly stopped working and now it is not connecting to the WIFI regardless of multiple resets. I got the router to work but the WIFI point cannot connect to it, it keeps telling me to connect to the home which I am already connected to!!! Not knowing the basic overview and how they connect to each other, it is very hard to trouble shoot. I bet you it is something simple, the question is, when the wifi point is asking me to connect to the current home that I am connected to, what is looking for? Why it thinks I am not connected to the home? How does it determine that? Did I misspell the home name when I reset the home? Did it pickup a different IP address when I reset the router? I had to reset the router and start over. Unfortunately just following the "simple" directions without knowing the logic behind it, makes it very difficult to trouble shoot and regardless of where I look for answers, there are just instructions without explaining the logic behind it.

[@dojohansen123]

Since you didn't bother to say anything about it, I guess I should assume that the points do NOT have any ethernet ports. I've got a TV box (and got to use that specific hardware) that can only connect with a wired connection, and modem and router in another room. I currently use adapters that signal over the power wires in my apartment to avoid having to run ethernet from the router to the TV box, but the network is not super fast, nor as reliable as I'd like. I don't really need a wi-fi mesh, but would consider Nest Wi-Fi if it would provide me with a few (or even one, but including a few seems only sensible as it adds very little cost) ethernet ports as well built into each "point" (i.e. the units typically placed far from the modem and router). Such a feature would also allow devices with poor built-in wifi but also an ethernet port, like an old laptop, to get a speed boost... Anyone know what hardware I need? Is there anything on the market that I can connect to my existing wi-fi network and just get some ethernet ports..? What's such a device even called?

[@mikemadsen4260]

A little late, but just found the video. Considering you don't buy a router every year, I do think it's a a big negative that it doesn't have WiFi 6. Apples 10th gen Intel MacBooks have WiFi 6 and all the iPhone 11's does too.. even the new iPhone SE does.

[@bbshoney]

I have a bunch of IP cameras that require 2.4 gigahertz connection. Can you toggle off the 5 GHz to allow only 2.4 GHz on these devices?

[@tbone9405]

Bad experience with Nest WiFi, stopped working after 11 months. Next one not working out of box. Tried Eero , working great, easier to set up if you have problems.

[@KRayxKodessA]

I'm dealing with issues in my DLINK Covr mesh system. I'm wondering if the Google Nest mesh will be better suited to my tri-level home

[@Agoncor]

This wifi system has been terrible. So far I've bought 5 and the signal freezes, they never have good signal. I contacted google and they don't have a fix. They have ported many people have the same issues but so far no fix

[@JuanHernandez-gt6op]

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