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 gadget was again in 2019. With the brand new Nest Wifi Professional, Google seeks to assist house networks higher handle wi-fi units that share a single router’s bandwidth. What higher method to assist properties than with tri-band connectivity made up of a 2.4, 5, and 6GHz spectrum? And it’s inside that ultimate spectrum the place Wi-Fi 6E operates.

Whereas, technically talking, 6E isn’t that a lot completely different than a daily Wi-Fi 6 connection, it does permit units to function on the 6GHz radio spectrum which has an even bigger bandwidth than the two.Four and 5GHz spectrums. Because of this further room, units on 6E ought to expertise a substantial pace enhance.

Not each gadget can hook up with 6E, nevertheless. Nest Wifi Professional does assist Wi-Fi 5 for these older units.

Supporting the sensible house

The Nest WiFi Professional isn’t only a probably sooner router. In response to Google, the Wifi Professional will always analyze community efficiency and optimize connections. It’ll even “prioritize high-bandwidth actions like video calls and streaming.” And if it ever detects some sort of connection drawback, the Wifi Professional will notify you through the revamped Google Dwelling app with directions on how one can repair it.

Talking of which, Google Dwelling presents “step-by-step directions” throughout set up, so you possibly can learn to correctly arrange the gadget. You can even use the app to run pace assessments, share passwords, and create visitor networks.

Google claims the Nest Wifi Professional works with most sensible units and may deal with “a number of high-bandwidth actions” like video calls or streaming 4K content material. One router can probably cowl as much as 2,200 sq. toes, however the vary is determined by numerous components like the place the router is positioned, the dimensions of the home, and even the home’s structure.

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

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

Availability and future additions

The Nest Wifi Professional goes on sale beginning October 27, however you possibly can pre-order proper now through Google’s retailer. It is available in 4 shiny finishes: Snow, Linen, Fog, and Lemongrass (principally, two shades of white, one blue, and one yellow). You should buy one for $199.99 or as much as three for $399.99. There are plans so as to add Matter assist to the router so it may possibly function a hub for units using that new sensible house protocol.

This product comes simply two days earlier than Google is about to host an enormous occasion the place individuals anticipate to see the official reveal of the Pixel 7 smartphone. Remember to atone for TechRadar’s protection of this upcoming occasion.