Since then, we've seen a number of new mesh systems hit the market, including several new systems that support next-gen Wi-Fi 6 speeds. If you'd like to add another Wi-Fi device, tap Yes in the app to continue or follow the steps below to add a point at a later time. And, in a welcome touch for existing users, all of the new hardware is backwards-compatible with the previous-gen Google Wifi gear.

And while the Nest Wifi router is only available in white, the range-extending Nest Wifi Points come in your choice of three colors -- white, blue and coral. I could get great internet coverage whether I was in the attic, my office on the second floor, the main level, or the basement.A Wi-Fi 6E client device is needed to directly access the 6 GHz band, which is limited to indoor use only.

We’ve updated this review to make mention pricing changes, newer hardware available, a rumored new model, and a few other tweaks.When it comes to setting the network up and the interface therein, Nest Wifi is no longer set up using the Google Wifi app but rather the Google Home app. The one exception was the Netgear Nighthawk system, which finished with an average download speed of 219Mbps, slightly slower than Nest. I could only watch in horror as Google's marshmallowy mesh router thunked to the ground and rolled across my living room's hardwood floor. There are newer and more modern choices out there, but the Nest Wifi is still a good choice if you are okay with Wi-Fi 5. You can even enable an option that allows the guest network password to be viewed from your smart display, and there’s a QR code option that allows guests to sign in quickly.

Are there any reasons why you’d want a Point (or second router) even if your home is under 2,200 square feet?For the strongest signal, place your device at eye level, in plain view, like on a shelf or TV stand. However, Nest Wifi blends in a bit easier thanks to its matte finish while the Nest Wifi Pro’s glossy finish makes the satellites stand out more.

We love the Google Nest Wifi for bringing together Google Wifi and Google Home into a single product offering at long last in an even more attractive design. That gives you the option of a direct, wired connection to any Google Wifi device in your home, and it lets you wire your Google Wifi devices together for faster speeds, too. The Nest Point isn’t just an internet extender; it also has all the functionality of a Nest Mini baked in. The smart speakers inside the wi-fi points can do everything that a Nest Mini can, so you can place one in your bedroom and tell it to wake you up in the morning, with the weather forecast and a round-up of the latest news.

The primary purpose for creating a home network tends to be to provide Internet access to all computers within the house. While there are more feature-packed options out there now, the Nest Wifi still stands out for extras like Google Assistant baked into the Points. It doesn't offer as many advanced features as something like a modern gaming router will, so it isn't ideal if you like having lots of advanced network settings at your fingertips. This means that those who are upgrading from the company’s first mesh Wi-Fi system can use their old units to expand their Wi-Fi coverage. At long ranges like that, these multipoint systems expect to be routing your traffic through a second device.