The bigger your house, the more add-on points you'll need to cover it.
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 (United States) | |
|---|---|
| Devices | Coverage |
| One Nest Wifi Pro router | Up to 2,200 sq ft |
| 2 Nest Wifi Pro routers | Up to 4,400 sq ft |
| 3 Nest Wifi Pro routers | Up to 6,600 sq ft |
| 4 Nest Wifi Pro routers | Up to 8,800 sq ft |
| Nest Wifi Pro (Europe, rest of world) | |
|---|---|
| Devices | Coverage |
| One Nest Wifi Pro router | Up to 120 m² |
| Two Nest Wifi Pro routers | Up to 220 m² |
| Three Nest Wifi Pro routers | Up to 320 m² |
Nest Wifi coverage
| Devices | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Nest Wifi router (standalone) | Up to 200 sq. m. |
| Nest Wifi router + one point | Up to 350 sq. m. |
| Nest Wifi router + two points | Up to 500 sq. m. |
| Nest Wifi router + three points | Up to 650 sq. m. |
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 Wi-Fi point to create a strong mesh throughout the home. As an example, if you have a two-storey house that's 204 sq. m., we recommend two mesh points: one for the first (ground) floor, and one for the floor above (or below, in case of a cellar).
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 that 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 Wi-Fi routers or points
We recommend a maximum of five 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.