Set up Google Nest Wifi

Set your Nest Wifi

Nest Wifi is the newest mesh Wi-Fi system from Google. It replaces your existing Wi-Fi router and consists of a router and point(s). Nest Wifi points expand coverage within your home and also work as Google Banana speakers. Google Wifi points can be combined with Nest Wifi to provide more coverage.

To set upwards the original Google Wifi, check Prepare upwards Google Wifi.

If you lot already take a Google Wifi network ready upward, learn how to use Nest Wifi with Google Wifi points.

OnHub routers aren't compatible with Nest Wifi.

To get started, you'll need:

  • A Nest Wifi router.
  • Whatever additional Wifi devices you would similar to add (Nest Wifi points, Google Wifi points, or Nest Wifi routers). This is optional to aggrandize coverage.
  • A Google Account.
  • One of the following mobile devices:
    • An Android telephone running Android half-dozen.0 or later
    • An Android tablet running Android 6.0 or later
    • An iPhone or iPad with iOS 14.0 or later
  • The latest version of the Google Home app available on Android or iOS.
  • Internet service.
    • Some ISPs utilize VLAN tagging. You may demand additional equipment for setup to work. Learn how to set up your network with an ISP that uses VLAN tagging.
  • Modem (not provided).
  • To temporarily disable your telephone'southward VPN in your telephone's settings, if you have a VPN. (iOS simply)

Note: It's strongly recommended to buy Nest Wifi from the country where you'll exist using it. Since wireless regulations vary past country, you may experience compatibility issues if you lot movement your Wifi device(s) to a different state and Google will exist unable to offering support. If you lot're setting upwardly a mesh network, information technology's recommended to purchase all of your Wifi points in the same country.

Fix your Nest Wifi router

Before yous set up your Nest Wifi router, make sure your modem is working and continued to the Net. The router is the unit with Ethernet ports on the bottom.

  1. Download the Google Home app  on Android or iOS.
  2. If this is your beginning time using the Google Home app, fix up a dwelling.
  3. Choose a location for your router.
    • Your router will need to be connected to a working modem that is connected to the Net.
    • For the strongest bespeak, identify your router at eye level, in plain view, like on a shelf or Tv set stand.
    • Learn more about where to identify your router.
  4. Connect the Ethernet cable to your Nest Wifi router'due south WAN port. Then, connect the other cease to your modem.
  5. Plug your Nest Wifi router into a wall outlet. After about a minute, the calorie-free volition pulse white to betoken that it's on and gear up for setup.
  6. On your phone or tablet, open the Google Dwelling house app .
  7. Tap AddSet up device New device.
  8. Choose a abode.
  9. Select your Nest Wifi router.
  10. Scan the QR code on the bottom of your device.
    • Hold your phone about 5 inches (12 cm) away to scan. Learn more than tips for scanning QR codes.
    • If y'all're unable to scan the QR code, tap Go along without scanning, then enter the setup cardinal on the lesser of your device.
  11. Select a room for your router or create a new 1.
  12. Give your Wi-Fi network a proper name and a secure password.
  13. The router will at present create your Wi-Fi network. This may take a few minutes.
  14. If you'd like to add another Wifi device, tap Yes in the app to continue or follow the steps below to add a point at a later on time.

Add a bespeak or an boosted router

Nest Wifi devices and Google Wifi points can exist added to the network you lot've created with your router. All additional Wifi devices added, including Nest Wifi routers, are considered points in the mesh network. Once you've decided where to place your point and have plugged information technology in, use the Google Home app for setup.

  1. Open up the Google Home app .
  2. Tap Add togetherFix device New device.
  3. If prompted, cull a home.
  4. Select the device you would like to set up equally a point Next.
  5. Browse the QR code on the bottom of your device.
    • Hold your telephone near five inches (12 cm) away to browse. More tips for scanning QR codes.
    • If y'all're unable to browse the QR code, tap Continue without scanning, so enter the setup central on the bottom of your device.
  6. Your signal volition at present connect. For Nest Wifi points, when a sound plays from your speaker, tap Aye.
  7. Follow the in-app instructions to stop setup.
  8. If you'd like to add another indicate, tap Yes in the app when prompted or repeat these steps at a later time for boosted points.
  9. Once you've added all of your Wifi devices, the app volition perform a mesh test to ostend everything is working.

Troubleshooting setup

If setup didn't work, try the following steps:

  1. Unplug your modem, router, and indicate, and plug them dorsum in.
  2. Make sure your points are all plugged in and connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  3. Brand certain you meet all of the requirements in the "To get started, you lot need" section.
  4. Mill reset your router or signal.
  5. Contact support.

Related articles

Factory reset Nest Wifi or Google Wifi your devices
Test mesh connectedness
Use Google Wifi and Nest Wifi in the same network
What the light on your Wifi device means
Where to place your Wifi devices
Hardwire Nest Wifi routers, Google Wifi points and other devices
Google Home app can't find Nest Wifi or Google Wifi devices
Set up a network that uses VLAN tagging

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