Set a priority device

The priority device setting gives a device of your choosing the fastest connection on your Wi-Fi network. When you prioritize a device (like your laptop or Chromecast), your Wi-Fi network reserves more bandwidth for that device to use. This means less buffering and better download speeds. You might want to do this when you stream a movie on your TV or when you play a game online. For Stadia gaming, learn more about how to optimize your network for gaming performance.

Note: Any device on your Wi-Fi network, whether wired directly or connected wirelessly, can be prioritized using this setting. Only one device can be prioritized at a time, and prioritizing one device might limit the Wi-Fi speed of your other devices.

Set a priority device with the Google Home app

  1. Open the Google Home app Google Home app.
  2. Tap Wifi .
  3. Under “Devices,” tap Set priority device.
  4. Select the device you would like to prioritize.
  5. At the bottom, select how long you would like to prioritize that device.
  6. Tap Save .

Set a priority device with the Google Wifi app

  1. Open the Google Wifi app .
  2. Tap Settings and actions tab  and then Priority device.
  3. You’ll see a list of devices connected to your Wi-Fi network. Select a device and it will automatically be prioritized for 1 hour. To change the duration, tap the time frame. You can prioritize it for 1, 2, or 4 hours.
  4. Tap Save.
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