Google Nest Wifi Pro and Nest Wifi are whole-home mesh Wi-Fi systems from Google that can consist of a router and point(s). Each point expands coverage, so consider the placement of your Wi-Fi devices to increase the reliability of your Wi-Fi network throughout your home. Learn where to place your Wi-Fi devices.
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You need:
- A Nest Wifi router or a Nest Wifi Pro router.
- For the Nest Wifi router: any additional Wi-Fi devices that you'd like to add, such as a Nest Wifi point, Google Wifi points or Nest Wifi routers. This is optional to expand coverage.
- For the Nest Wifi Pro router: any additional Nest Wifi Pro routers that you'd like to add as points to expand coverage.
- If your Wi-Fi device has previously been set up, factory reset your device before you add it to a new network.
- A Google Account.
- One of the following mobile devices:
- Android phone or tablet with Android 9.0 or later
- iPhone or iPad with iOS 16.0 or later
- The latest version of the Google Home app available on Android or iOS.
- Internet service.
- Note: Some ISPs use VLAN tagging. You might need 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 phone's VPN in your phone's settings, if you have a VPN (iOS only)
Note: It's strongly recommended that you purchase your Wi-Fi device in the country in which you'll be using it. Since wireless regulations vary by country, you might experience compatibility issues if you move your Wi-Fi device(s) to a different country and Google will be unable to offer support. If you're setting up a mesh network, it's recommended that you purchase all of your Wi-Fi devices in the same country.
Set up your Wi-Fi network
Set up your Nest Wifi Pro router
- Download the Google Home app
on Android or iOS.
- If this is your first time using the Google Home app, set up a home.
- Choose a location for your router.
- If you have multiple Nest Wifi Pro routers, you can use any of them as your router.
- This router will need to be connected to a working modem that's connected to the Internet.
- For the strongest signal, place your router at eye level and in plain view, such as on a shelf or TV stand.
- Learn more about where to place your router.
- Connect the Ethernet cable to your Nest Wifi Pro router's WAN port
. Then, connect the other end of the cable to your modem.
- Plug your Nest Wifi Pro router into a wall socket. After about a minute, the light will slowly pulse blue to indicate that it's on and ready for setup.
Note: If your Nest Wifi Pro doesn't show a pulsing blue light, perform a factory reset.
- On your phone or tablet, open the Google Home app
- Tap Devices
Add
.
- Choose a home.
- Select your Nest Wifi Pro router.
- Scan the QR code at the bottom of your device.
- Hold your phone about 12 cm (5 in) away to scan. Learn more tips for scanning QR codes.
- If you're unable to scan the QR code, tap Continue without scanning and then enter the setup key at the bottom of your device.
- Give your Wi-Fi network a name and a secure password. To keep all of your devices connected, we suggest reusing the same network name (SSID) and password as your old router.
- Select a room for your router or create a new one.
- The router will now create your Wi-Fi network. This may take a few minutes.
- 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.
Add an additional router
You can use multiple Nest Wifi Pro routers to expand coverage to your home. Additional Nest Wifi Pro routers that are added to your mesh network are considered to be points. Use the Google Home app for setup.
- Open the Google Home app .
- Tap Devices
- If prompted, choose a home.
- Select the device that you'd like to set up as a point
- Scan the QR code at the bottom of your device.
- Hold your phone about 12 cm (5 in) away to scan. Learn more tips for scanning QR codes.
- If you're unable to scan the QR code, tap Continue without scanning and then enter the setup key at the bottom of your device.
- Follow the in-app instructions to finish setup.
- If you'd like to add another point, tap Yes in the app when prompted or repeat those steps at a later time for additional points.
- Once you've added all of your Wi-Fi devices, the app will perform a mesh test to confirm that everything is working.
Note: If you have an iOS device, to be able to use Thread, make sure that you grant the Google Home app permission to access your network.
Set up your Nest Wifi router
Nest Wifi devices provide fast reliable coverage and can be combined with Google Wifi points to provide more coverage. The Nest Wifi point also works as a Google Assistant speaker. Before you set up your Nest Wifi router, make sure that your modem is working and connected to the Internet. The router is the unit with Ethernet ports at the bottom.
- Download the Google Home app
- If this is your first time using the Google Home app, set up a home.
- Choose a location for your router.
- Your router will need to be connected to a working modem that is connected to the Internet.
- For the strongest signal, place your router at eye level, in plain view, like on a shelf or TV stand.
- Learn more about where to place your router.
- Connect the Ethernet cable to your Nest Wifi router's WAN port
- Plug your Nest Wifi router into a wall socket. After about a minute, the light will pulse white to indicate that it's on and ready for setup.
- On your phone or tablet, open the Google Home app
- Tap Devices
- Choose a home.
- Select your Nest Wifi router.
- Scan the QR code at the bottom of your device.
- Hold your phone about 12 cm (5 in) away to scan. Learn more tips for scanning QR codes.
- If you're unable to scan the QR code, tap Continue without scanning and then enter the setup key at the bottom of your device.
- Select a room for your router or create a new one.
- Give your Wi-Fi network a name and a secure password.
- The router will now create your Wi-Fi network. This may take a few minutes.
- 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.
Add a point or an additional router
Nest Wifi devices and Google Wifi points can be added to the network that you've created with your router. All additional Wi-Fi 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 it in, use the Google Home app for setup.
- Open the Google Home app
- Tap Devices
- If prompted, choose a home.
- Select the device that you would like to set up as a point
- Scan the QR code at the bottom of your device.
- Hold your phone about 12 cm (5 in) away to scan. Learn more tips for scanning QR codes.
- If you're unable to scan the QR code, tap Continue without scanning and then enter the setup key at the bottom of your device.
- Your point will now connect.
- Note: For Nest Wifi points, when a sound plays from your speaker, tap Yes.
- Follow the in-app instructions to finish setup.
- If you'd like to add another point, tap Yes in the app when prompted or repeat these steps at a later time for additional points.
- Once you've added all of your Wi-Fi devices, the app will perform a mesh test to confirm that everything is working.
Troubleshooting setup
If setup doesn't work, make sure that:- Your points are all plugged in and connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- You meet all requirements in the 'To get started, you need' section.
- Force close, then reopen the Home app.
- Uninstall, then reinstall the Home app.
- Forget nearby networks.
- Restart your Wifi device.
- Use a different device (phone or tablet) for setup.
If setup still isn't working, try to factory reset your router or point or you can contact support.
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