Google's Long-awaited Nest Mesh Router Upgrade Now Includes Wi-Fi 6E Capability

After a three-year wait, Google is lastly upgrading its mesh router choices with the fashionable (new paint job) and probably quick (Wi-Fi 6E) Nest WiFi Professional.

The final time Google launched a brand new Nest Wifi system was again in 2019. With the brand new Nest Wifi Pro, Google seeks to assist dwelling networks with higher handle wi-fi gadgets that share a single router’s bandwidth. What higher option to help houses than with tri-band connectivity made up of a 2.4, 5, and 6GHz spectrum? And it’s inside that last spectrum the place Wi-Fi 6E operates.

Whereas technically talking, 6E isn’t that a lot different than a daily Wi-Fi 6 connection, it does enable gadgets to function on the 6GHz radio spectrum which has an even bigger bandwidth than the two. Four and 5GHz spectrums. Due to this further room, gadgets on 6E ought to expertise a substantial velocity increase.

Not each system can connect with 6E, nevertheless. Nest Wifi Professional does help Wi-Fi 5 for these older gadgets.

Supporting the sensible dwelling

The Nest WiFi Professional isn’t only a probably quicker router. Based on Google, the Wifi Professional will consistently analyze community efficiency and optimize connections. It’ll even “prioritize high-bandwidth actions like video calls and streaming.” And if it ever detects some type of connection downside, the Wifi Professional will notify you by way of the revamped Google Home app with directions on tips on how to repair it.

Talking of which, Google Dwelling gives “step-by-step directions” throughout set-up, so you’ll be able to discover ways to correctly arrange the system. You too can use the app to run velocity exams, share passwords, and create visitor networks.

Google claims the Nest Wifi Professional works with most sensible gadgets and might deal with “several high-bandwidth actions” like video calls or streaming 4K content material. One router can probably cowl as much as 2,200 sq. ft, however, the very relies on numerous elements like the place the router is positioned, the dimensions of the home, and even the home’s format.

There are some security measures, however, particulars are relatively sparse. Google states you should use the Dwelling app to observe all of the gadgets in the community and reduce the connection on something you don’t acknowledge. Parental controls onboard the app can limit Wi-Fi entry and block content material you don’t need youngsters to see.

We did attain out to Google asking in regards to the different “security and safety measures” constructed into the Nest Wifi Professional. This story can be up to date if we hear it again.

Availability and future additions

The Nest Wifi Professional goes on sale beginning October 27, however, you’ll be able to pre-order right now via Google’s store. It is available in 4 shiny finishes: Snow, Linen, Fog, and Lemongrass (principally, two shades of white, one blue, and one yellow). You should purchase one for $199.99 or as much as three for $399.99. There are plans to add Matter help to the router so it could function as a hub for gadgets using that new sensible dwelling protocol.

This product comes simply two days earlier than Google is ready to host an enormous occasion the place individuals count on to see the official reveal of the Pixel 7 smartphone.