Google Nest has 3 different standalone mesh Wi-Fi systems:
- Nest Wifi Pro is a next generation Wi-Fi 6E system for our fastest speeds. It includes the use of the 6 GHz wireless band for improved performance, can be used as a Thread Border Router, and is Matter-enabled.
- Nest Wifi Pro (Wi-Fi 6E) can't be combined with Nest Wifi routers or points or Google Wifi points (Wi-Fi 5) in a mesh network.
- Google Wifi provides fast reliable coverage. It can be combined with the Nest Wifi router and point.
- Nest Wifi provides even more coverage and faster speeds than Google Wifi. It’s composed of Nest Wifi routers and points. Nest Wifi points also act as a speaker with Google Assistant. Nest Wifi supports Thread and can be used as a Thread Border Router.
Note: Nest Wifi and Google Wifi are no longer sold by Google.
All Wifi devices are managed using the Google Home app, which makes for simple setup and provides easy access to many helpful features. Learn more about Google Nest Wi-Fi systems.
| Features | Nest Wifi Pro router |
Nest Wifi router | Nest Wifi point | Google Wifi point |
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| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi bands | Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) | Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) | Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) | Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) |
| Mesh network | Yes, compatible with Nest Wifi Pro routers only |
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| Matter-enabled | Yes | Coming soon | Coming soon | No |
| Thread Border Router | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Smart speaker | No | No | Yes | No |
| Ethernet ports | 2 | 2 | None | 2 |
| Family Wi-Fi |
Stay on top of your kids' screen time with Family Wi-Fi on the Home app:
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| Guest network | Create a separate network and password for your guests and share your home devices. | |||
| One app for setup and management |
Home app |
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| Network insights | Yes | |||