Testseek.com have collected 151 expert reviews of the Google Wifi Home Mesh Wi-Fi System and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Wifi Home Mesh Wi-Fi System.
December 2016
(81%)
151 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
4771 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Stupid easy to set up
Simple
Beautifully designed app
Handy Wi-Fi pausing feature
Boosts coverage and Wi-Fi speeds
Single device is cheaper than competition
Least expensive mesh Wi-Fi product
Mesh networks can include AC1900 class OnHubs
Built-in ZigBee radio
App shows internet connection
Client connection and mesh connection performance
Extremely well priced
Given its performance and feature set
Very easy to set up and install
Flexible configurations
Easy to install and manage
Solid overall throughput speeds
Good-looking
Low-profile design
Top-notch app
Easy setup
Reliable signal
Wide range
Great companion app
Affordable
Excellent range
Fast performance
Easy to set up
Mesh Wi Fi system
Coverage area of up to 4
500 square feet
Easy to use Google Wi Fi app
Easy set up
Powerful
Accessible app
Solid Wi-Fi coverage
Excellent user interface
Stable
Consistent signals
Small
Unobtrusive design
Works with Philips Hue smart lights
IFTTT
Trusted Platform Module to verify firmware
Easy to setup and manage
Familyfriendly features
Solid mesh network performance
Affordable for a mesh system
Great Design
Very Easy To Setup
The ZigBee Technology
Can Create A Mesh Network
It Has A Competitive Price
Google Wifi is easy to use and a breeze to set up. It has strong Wi-Fi coverage and fast speed. It costs a lot less than other mesh Wi-Fi systems
Built in connection and speed tests on the app
Can prioritize bandwidth
Very affordable
Simple setup
Modular design for better coverage
Family-friendly control features
Modern design
The editors didn't like
Only comes in 1- or 3-pack
Does not support access point mode for mesh configurations
ZigBee radio supports only Philips Hue bulbs
Relatively weak smarthome support
No USB port for storage or printer support
Still waiting for MUMIMO support
Relatively weak smart-home support
Still waiting for MU-MIMO support
Lacks dedicated band control
No USB connectivity
Design options
Doesn't allow for tinkering
Limited ethernet connections
Only two Gigabit ethernet ports
Still an expensive setup
Not as fast as other mesh systems
No USB port for network storage or backup
Short range for single unit
No parental controls
Lacks USB ports
Performance doesn't equal highend routers at closer range
Expensive in broader networking terms
Lacks ethernet and USB ports
No Google Home functionality is a missed opportunity
Lacks Some Important Advanced Features
No Web Interface
Only Two Ethernet Ports per Unit
A Google account and a mobile device are required for setup and management. It doesn't have many advanced features or customizable network settings
Published: 2016-12-06, Author: Michael , review by: macworld.com
Extremely well priced, given its performance and feature set, Very easy to set up and install, Flexible configurations
Relatively weak smarthome support, No USB port for storage or printer support, Still waiting for MUMIMO support
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Published: 2016-12-06, Author: James , review by: engadget.com
Simple setup, Modular design for better coverage, Family-friendly control features, Modern design
No web interface, Lacks some advanced features, Only two cable ports
If you're looking for a router that mixes smart design with simple features and solid performance, Google WiFi is a solid choice. However, users who like to get their hands dirty may prefer the control and flexibility of more conventional products. Fo...
Published: 2016-12-06, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Easy to install and manage, Solid overall throughput speeds, Good-looking, low-profile design, Top-notch app
Lacks dedicated band control, No USB connectivity
If you're looking for a super-simple way to get Wi-Fi to every corner of your home, Google Wifi could be the answer. Delivering seamless wireless connectivity on a single network, the system is easy to install and configure, looks great, and delivers so...
Abstract: I'm reviewing Google Wifi because my apartment sucks. Well, specifically: my apartment's walls suck. And the placement of my router is far from ideal. You see, because I need a hardline to my desktop PC in my office, that means keeping the router in the o...
Extremely well priced, given its performance and feature set, Very easy to set up and install, Flexible configurations
Relatively weak smart-home support, No USB port for storage or printer support, Still waiting for MU-MIMO support
Google WiFi's mesh network should eliminate the dead spots in your home, but it only scratches the surface of smart-home control...
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Published: 2016-12-06, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Easy to setup and manage, Familyfriendly features, Solid mesh network performance, Affordable for a mesh system
Performance doesn't equal highend routers at closer range, Expensive in broader networking terms, Lacks ethernet and USB ports, No Google Home functionality is a missed opportunity
Even with a few drawbacks, the Google Home manages to outclass other similar devices in almost every area. It's a fantastic looking, rewarding experience...
Abstract: According to Ben Brown, Google Wifi product lead, Google had been working on the project for nearly four years and while their first product was the OnHub, the company tried to tackle various issues facing Wifi routers such as network congestion, gettingF...
Incredibly easy to setup, Great wireless performance and coverage, Clean design
Doesn't double as a modem, Limited number of Ethernet ports, A little expensive
Google Wifi is essentially the solution to your Wi-Fi problems, in a box. If you're suffering from poor or patchy wireless network at home, Google Wifi is an easy to setup system that will make your Wi-Fi "just work"...
