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November 2019
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The editors liked
Beautiful design
Easy to set up
Points double as Google Assistant speakers
Nest Wifi is an excellent mesh router system with impressive top speeds
Strong performance at range
Easy-to-use features and stable band steering. The range-extending Nest Wifi Points come in your choice of three colors
And double as Google Assistant s
Good performance
Google Assistant with music
Easy setup
Small and unobtrusive
Easy to setup and control
Solid performance despite only two units
Smart speaker feature doubles the usefulness
Backward compatible with Google Wifi
Design is inoffensive as tech goes
Faster performance than Google Wifi
Easy guest network setup
Secondary Points double as smart speakers
Integrates with Nest smart displays for guest network management
Dead simple. Like
Your-parents-can-probably-handle-this simple
Turning the mesh points into supercharged Nest Minis is a really clever value-add that also stands to help improve signal strength through public placement
My house no longer has "bad spots
Gorgeous and unobtrusive hardware
Simple to install and use
Includes a built-in smart speaker
The editors didn't like
Only two ethernet jacks on the router
No Wi-Fi 6 support for future proofing
Similar mesh systems with comparable coverage can be had for less than half as much. Unlike the range extenders
The Nest Wifi Router only comes in white
And it only includes a single spare Ethernet jack
Short range
Speaker doesn't get loud enough
Minimal configuration options
No WiFi 6
Evolutionary not revolutionary upgrade over Google Wifi
No smart speaker functionality on core router unit
Ethernet and USB are conspicuously absent
Only two Ethernet jacks on the router and none on the Points
Two apps are needed to access some of the advanced features
With the router itself going for $170
And points $150 a piece
Even with bundle savings things get expensive
Quickly
Though largely good
There are a couple hiccups and conflicts that spring up with the pair of apps you'll need to control the router
Pricier than its predecessor
No ethernet on the mesh points
Built-in voice assistant may rankle folks protecting their privacy
Published: 2020-10-19, Author: M , review by: geekzone.co.nz
Abstract: The avalanche of new smartphones, tablets, laptops and assorted "smart devices" (including but not limited to TVs, speakers, lights, fridge, coffee machine, heat pump, blinds, washing machines and the list can go on and on) in our homes require, pretty mu...
Published: 2019-11-21, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Google's Nest Wifi isn't breaking new ground by melding a smart speaker with a Wi-Fi access point. Netgear did it better with last year's Orbi Voice. But if you don't need the very high performance that Netgear's high-end mesh networks deliver, Nest Wifi...
Still, despite the occasional bit of anomalous conduct, the sheer simplicity of setting up and using the Nest Wi-Fi didn't take all that long to win me over - and I suspect it'll do the same for many others.If you're got a household with way too many Wi-F...
Excellent software, Full Google Assistant capability
Inconsistent performance for gaming, No Wi-Fi 6 / Tri-Band
Still, despite the occasional bit of anomalous conduct, the sheer simplicity of setting up and using the Nest Wi-Fi didn't take all that long to win me over - and I suspect it'll do the same for many others.If you're got a household with way too many Wi-F...
Simple installation and setup, Google Assistant integration, Ability to expand coverage, Contemporary design fits any decor
Somewhat expensive, Single ethernet port
Yes. Not only will you be able to expand your Wi-Fi's coverage, but the Nest Wifi system can be used to control your home's various connected devices. Editors' RecommendationsThe best wireless routers for 2020 The best mesh Wi-Fi systems for 2020 Google W...
The Nest Wifi is designed with a focus on simplicity and, on those terms, it's a big success. The units look as uncomplicated as you could ask for, they neatly combine two roles into one and they require little setup and maintenance. That's undeniably app...
Published: 2020-01-02, Author: James , review by: kitguru.net
Google Home and mesh WiFi in one package, Reasonable mono audio quality and power, Very simple smartphone app setup routine, Decent (but not quick) 802.11n coverage, Great value for WiFi mesh and Google Home
802.11ac performance behind most mesh systems, Only one extra Ethernet LAN port on router, Limited router software features, No USB port for printer / storage sharing, KitGuru Says: The Google Nest Wifi combines Google Home with mesh WiFi in a compact and
The Google Nest Wifi doesn't offer the same level of WiFi coverage as NETGEAR's Orbi Voice. Nor is the sound quality in the same league. But it's also quite a bit cheaper, and if you have other devices in the Google Home / Nest ecosystem, it does make sen...
Abstract: The two units are slightly different dimensions the main one that connects to your modem is round at 10.5cm across and 8.5cm tall while the point is 9.5cm across and 8cm tall. The main unit has a cut out in its base that allows up to two Ethernet cables t...
Published: 2019-11-20, Author: David , review by: T3.com
Fast, reliable Wi-Fi everywhere,Wi-Fi management is very simple,Google Assistant built into the nodes,
No Ethernet ports on the nodes, No support for the incoming Wi-Fi 6 standard, Google Assistant built into the nodes,
Google Nest Wifi does an impressive job of getting speedy, stable Wi-Fi out into every corner of your home. It's definitely going to appeal to those who are already heavily invested in the Google ecosystem, but isn't quite as compelling for everyone else...
Whether you need Nest Wifi depends on various factors, such as the size of your house and what sort of features you want from a mesh network. Those with Google Wifi needn't upgrade but can add in the new point thanks to backwards compatibility.We certainl...