The number of Google Nest Wifi Pro, Nest Wifi, or Google Wifi devices needed to provide coverage for your home depends on your individual situation. Things like your home size, home construction, and Wi-Fi congestion in your neighborhood can all affect your device's coverage.
Here's an estimate of how much Wi-Fi coverage you'll get with a Nest Wifi Pro, Nest Wifi or Google Wifi system:
Nest Wifi Pro coverage
| Nest Wifi Pro (Australia) | |
|---|---|
| Devices | Coverage |
| One Nest Wifi Pro router | 1-2 bedroom homes |
| Additional Nest Wifi Pro routers | Each additional router provides coverage for an additional 1-2 rooms. |
Nest Wifi coverage
| Devices | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Nest Wifi router (standalone) | 1-2 bedroom homes |
| Nest Wifi router + one point | 2-3 bedroom homes |
| Nest Wifi router + two points | 3+ bedroom homes |
| Nest Wifi router + three points | Additional coverage for 1-2 rooms |
Google Wifi coverage
| Devices | Coverage |
|---|---|
| One Google Wifi point | Up to 140 sq. m. |
| Two Google Wifi points | Up to 280 sq. m. |
| Three Google Wifi points | Up to 420 sq. m. |
| Four Google Wifi points | Up to 560 sq. m. |
Important: The Nest Wifi router can be combined with both Nest Wifi points as well as with Nest Wifi and Google Wifi points to provide coverage. However, you can't make a Nest Wifi network using only Nest Wifi points. 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.
As a general rule, points work best when they're about two to three rooms apart. As an example, if the far end of your house has weak Wi-Fi, don't put a Wifi point in that exact spot. Instead, put it halfway in that direction. Try to place it in an elevated position, like on a shelf.
Things to consider when planning to cover your whole home with Wi-Fi
Home size
The bigger your house, the more mesh points you'll need to cover it.
Home construction
Points work best when they can see each other with a clear line of sight. Barriers, like heavy furniture and walls made of thick concrete or brick, can affect Wi-Fi performance. With additional points, it'll be easier to strategically place them in a way that avoids obstructions. If you have a house that spans more than one floor, we recommend adding an additional Wifi point to create a strong mesh throughout the home. As an example, if you have a two-storey house that is 185 sq. m., we recommend 2 mesh points: one for the ground floor and one for the floor above (or below, in case of a basement).
Neighbourhood Wi-Fi congestion
Crowded Wi-Fi areas like apartment buildings can result in busy Wi-Fi channels and reduced Wi-Fi performance. In these environments, the closer you are to a point, the better your Wi-Fi performance will be. Consider placing your mesh points a bit closer to each other in such scenarios (one to two rooms away).
Maximum number of Wifi routers or points
We recommend a maximum of 5 Wi-Fi devices in a single network. Adding more might be detrimental to Wi-Fi performance.
The Google Home app supports only one primary Wi-Fi network per home, but you can create up to five homes with a single Wi-Fi network in each. Additionally, each Wi-Fi network per home can have a single guest network. However, using multiple Wi-Fi networks at the same location can cause interference if their coverage overlaps.
Wi-Fi systems from Google Nest including Nest Wifi Pro, Nest Wifi and Google Wifi are designed for personal home use and aren't intended to be used for sharing networks across multiple dwellings. Using Wi-Fi devices in this manner can cause slower Wi-Fi speeds and unreliable connections.