Sources at Nest tell CNET that the new system was designed to make full use of the 6GHz spectrum that comes with Wi-Fi 6E, which means that it isn't a good fit to slot in with older hardware that can't access the 6GHz spectrum at all. That means that you can't use it with older Google Wifi devices, nor can you mix and match with second-gen Nest Wifi hardware.
GOOGLE NEST WIFI ROUTER PRO
Unlike the original Nest Wifi, which is fully backwards compatible with the first-gen Google Wifi mesh router, the new Nest Wifi Pro isn't backwards compatible with anything. If you're wondering if you might just use a single Nest Wifi Pro device as your main router, with the earlier-gen Nest Wifi Points added in to bring the smart speakers back into the mix, then I've got some bad news for you. Price: $200 (1-pack), $300 (2-pack), $400 (3-pack)Īnother change: Nest Wifi Pro isn't backwards compatible Read our Nest Wifi Pro review.ĭimensions (WHD): 4.61 x 5.12 x 3.35 inches Available for preorder now, a single device costs $200, but you can also get a two-pack for $300 or a three-pack for $400. There are no built-in Google Assistant smart speakers this time around, but Nest Wifi Pro does add in faster speeds, a tri-band build and full support for Wi-Fi 6E, which opens up access to a mass of mostly untouched bandwidth in the 6GHz band. Introduced alongside the Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 smart phones at the latest Made by Google event, the Nest Wifi Pro mesh router follows the same basic playbook as the original Nest Wifi with a unique design that eschews antennas and flashing lights in favor of a more minimalistic approach that's made to blend in with modern decor. Price: $169 (router), $269 (router and one extender), $349 (router and two extenders) Memory: 1GB RAM, 4GB flash (router) 768MB RAM, 512MB flash (extender)Įthernet jacks: Two (router) zero (extender)ĭimensions (WHD): 4.33 x 3.56 x 4.33 inches (router) 4.02 x 3.43 x 4.02 inches (extender)īuilt-in smart speakers: No (router) yes (extenders)Ĭolors: Snow (router) snow, mist, sand (extender) Processor: Quad-core 64-bit ARM CPU 1.4GHz Range: 2,200 square feet (router) 1,600 square feet (extender) You'll be spreading the Google Assistant's footprint throughout your home, too, as each extender features a built-in smart speaker that lets you play music, hear the day's weather forecast or control your smart home devices with a simple voice command.
You'll start by connecting the router to your modem - from there, you'll wirelessly connect the extenders (or "Points," as Nest terms them) to spread a stronger, faster Wi-Fi signal throughout your home.
The system features separate router and extender devices. Three years after it was first released, the Nest Wifi mesh router remains a solid choice to run your home network, though the lack of support for Wi-Fi 6 makes it somewhat dated at this point.
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