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Using a traditional router can be tricky when you live in a multi-floor home with basements and attics. Traditional routers often struggle to maintain a strong signal through floors, causing connection issues and buffering during streams or calls. You'll see a drop in the Wi-Fi signal when you switch rooms that even flagship Android phones can't handle. Google has a solution with its Nest routers. Here's how to set up your Nest router to avoid problems when using your basement or attic as a home office or entertainment zone.
Google Nest Wifi Pro review: Speed and simplicity
Plug n’ play setup, sleek looks, and dependable performance
Google has been making mesh routers for several years, and their latest iteration, the Nest Wifi Pro, is a notable upgrade — sort of. It's the first Google router to use Wi-Fi 6E, which may prove useful for the latest smart devices. That isn't to say the Pro won't work with older devices; however, they will be limited to the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands and cannot utilize the 6GHz band reserved for Wi-Fi 6E-enabled devices. Either way, you'll enjoy less latency, lag, and reliable speeds.
Wi-Fi feeling a little sluggish? Latest Google Home update lets you quantify per-device speeds
One of the last features to make its way from the defunct Wifi app
Google has spent the last year transitioning its smart home controls from dedicated software to its Home app, creating a central hub for most of its gadgets. This method isn't always perfect — the app is cluttered as it is, and it's getting more so by the day — but in general, having your robot vacuums, smart speakers, and Chromecasts all in one place feels very user-friendly. If you're a Google Wifi or Nest Wifi user, a new speed test option makes it easy to check connections between devices.
Fix your awful internet situation with a pair of Nest Wifi routers for just $209
That's $90 off the usual $300
Most of us yet to make the jump to a mesh Wi-Fi system are used to signal issues, dead spots, and intermittently middling performance. It's not the sort of upgrade you think will be life-changing, but if you work from home, it kind of can be, and a two-pack of Google Nest Wifi routers can be snagged right now for 30%/ off as part of the Prime Day festivities.We loved the Nest Wifi in our review, but you still might need to do a bit of research to see what sort of setup is better for you. Nest Wifis points are available as both routers (you'll need at least one) and points. Routers and points can both be mixed and matched as part of a single mesh home setup, but the prices for each vary, and there are advantages and disadvantages for each.
If you need extra ethernet ports where you'll be placing your nodes to wire a few gadgets in, it's better to use a more expensive Nest Wifi Router in that location, as they have ethernet. But the ethernet-less points do have one perk the routers don't: They serve double-duty as Assistant-integrated smart speakers.Two Nest Wifi modules should be enough to serve up to 3800 square feet, according to Google, which likely covers the footprint of most homes, and if the ethernet ports sound like a good idea, you might want to snag today's deal before stock runs out or Prime Day is over.Buy: Amazon
A lot of homes have bred makeshift offices within the last year and the need for good internet coverage has never been felt more strongly. If you were looking for a good mesh Wi-Fi network to invest in, the Google Wi-Fi router might just be the one for you now — it's not only getting cheaper but also being made available in Canada and Europe.The availability expansion brings the product to 17 new countries:
Who doesn't love a good deal? While limited-time discounts are one way to get things for less money, manufacturer-refurbished products represent a great option — especially when they're backed by the same warranty as brand-new ones. So if you were looking to pick up a Nest product, you should certainly check out the Google Store's refurbished page, which now offers a bunch of new offerings.
Wow-ify your Wi-Fi with a refurbished Nest Wifi router and point system for $230 ($39 off)
Refurbished by Google with a 90-day warranty included
When your internet is working properly, you shouldn't have to think about it. That's what Google's goal was when it released its Nest Wifi system last year. We really liked it, and now DailySteals is offering a Nest Wifi router and an additional point for just $229.99 when you use our special code.
Google Wifi and Nest Wifi updates delivering improved performance on slow connections
Security and stability improvements are included, plus optimizations to the priority device feature
If anyone knows the internet, it's Google. So it makes sense that its Wifi routers are some of the most well regarded products in its hardware lineup. Google expanded Nest Wifi's availability to more countries last month — and with people around the world spending so much time at home these days, it's no wonder. Now users with Nest Wifi and Google Wifi systems are about to get their home internet upgraded, because the company is rolling out an update that will improve performance on slower Internet connections.