Google's router also has a speaker

The Google Nest product range continues to grow over time. The brand has left a variety of speakers to date, such as the popular Nest Hub, the on-screen model. Its range is expanded by a new and exciting device, Nest WiFi. It's a roadblock, to get a solid WiFi signal at home, but also acts as a speaker.

Google Nest WiFi is an integrated tool, which can be placed in any space at home. It comes packed with two units, where we have a router and WiFi point. This device represents the presence of Google Assistant in it, which will allow more use of the standard router.

Stable home connection

Nest WiFi is a success in Google WiFi, designed to the whole house has a good WiFi signal, that's stable. In addition, it includes a few devices, because in this case we have a primary device and a WiFi compatible point. Because the devices communicate with one another, we can move around the house while we make a video call or watch an entire movie stream without losing a signal.

This is a new device it is more powerful than beforeBecause it has double Wi-Fi transmissions and twice as much power, it offers up to 25% coverage and instant speeds of up to 2.2 Gb / second. The Nest Wifi package with two units is strong enough to handle up to 200 connected devices. This pack is suitable for all types of housing, up to 210 square meters.

Each user will be able to decide how to set up their Nest WiFi. Both the main app and the WiFi point have a constructive design, making it easy to put yourself in any room. In addition, their construction allows them to be placed on a table, furniture or shelf without too much breaking the decoration in the house.

Nest WiFi will also take care of you manage network and communication at all times, without us having to do anything. It works in the background and if necessary will shut down the network, such as when there are multiple devices on the same channel. It will also select the fastest band for our devices by default.

It also acts as a speaker

WiFi point acts as a speaker, thanks to the presence of Google Assistant in it. Which means we can do with this device the same way we do with others like the Nest Mini, while at the same time extending the Internet connection at home. This makes Nest WiFi such a flexible device.

We can do it Questions about network status, it's like knowing the speed of the internet. It has an integrated speaker, just like the one on the Nest Mini, so we can expect good sound from it. From the Google Home app we can easily manage this program, in addition to being able to perform its configuration, by following a series of instructions in the app. From this app we can also manage everything, such as providing devices to specific family members or setting up a home WiFi connection.

With Google Assistant we can configure schedules for their operation, turning them off daily, for example. We can too block specific content to the little ones who use the commands. This will allow for the best use of the device, tailored to each user or home.

Note, we can only use Wifi point as the speaker, not the main router.

Features of Google Nest WiFi technology

• WiFi support: AC2200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi compatible (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) compatible with IEEE 802.11 a / c
• Processor: Quad-core 64-bit ARM CPU 1.4 GHz
• Memory:
  • 1 GB RAM and 4 GB Flash (Nest WiFi).
  • 768 MB RAM and 512 MB Flash (WiFi Point) –
• Microphone: 360 degree microphone, 4.2 microphone and Google Assistant Far Field Microphones (WiFi Point).
• Sensors: Dynamic touch controls.
• Security:
  • WPA3 encryption.
  • Automatic security updates.
  • Trusted platform module.
• Working:
  • Route and point can support up to 100 connected devices.
  • Multiple 4K video streams simultaneously.
• Communication:
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports.
    Coaxial power connector.
• Dimensions: 110 x 90.4 mm (102.2 x 87.2 mm WiFi point).
• Weight: 380 grams (350 grams WiFi point).

Price and availability

Google Nest WiFi is now for sale on the Google Store legally. The brand has confirmed that it will soon be able to buy from other stores such as MediaMarkt, PC Componentes, El Corte Inglés or FNAC, among others. Or so far nothing has been said about the exact dates when he will be able to do so.

As for the price, those interested in this Nest WiFi will have to pay 279 euros of the packet, which includes a router and a Wifi access point.