Does this new Google Nest Wifi work with the older Google Wifi? For example can I connect the two so my old Google Wifi acts as the wifi extender? null

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Zunderwood · Accepted Answer

Yes, it can. I found myself in the same situation but felt that leaving the old Google Wi-Fi as the main router was defeating one of the greatest benefits the new Nest Wi-Fi solution offers: much better bandwidth if the Nest Wi-Fi Router is used as the main router. 

To do this, I Reset the old Google Wi-Fi using an option in the old Google Wi-Fi app - which you have to do if you plan on adding the old units into this new environment. I then added the Nest Wi-Fi Router in as my main router using Google Home and named the network exactly the same as my old network - to include the same password. By calling this new network the same as the old and by using the same password, all your devices will immediately connect to the new network - albeit, with new IP addresses. I then set up the Nest Wi-FI Point using Google Home, followed by adding two of the old Google Wi-Fi units. In doing this, I now have the Nest Router as my high-performance router (much faster than the old one), and a total of 4 devices, i.e. Nest Router, Nest Point, and two of the three Google Wi-Fi units. I didn't need the third so I'm keeping it aside in case one breaks.

Still, you can add the new Nest devices into your old network configuration if you want but will miss out on the benefits the new Nest offers.

dfab · Answer

That is how I have it set up. You have to use the Nest router as your primary, replacing the google wifi point that you had been using. You can then repurpose that as an access point somewhere else in your home and connect any others to the mesh network as well.

Answered by dfab 5 years ago

Radaar · Answer

It's surly will. It's backwards compatible. You can add all your old points to this system. Just don't delete the old Google Wifi app.

jaredstein21 · Answer

Yes. I bought this and use 2 old Google WiFi with this new 2 pack.

MCFR · Answer

Yes, Google Wifi can be used as WiFi points with Nest WiFi.

Susan · Answer

Will this replace my viasat wifi

TechD · Answer

yes it absolutely works for this purpose,

MAC40 · Answer

Yes...and Spectum's tech support helped me with the install over the phone.

“Does this new Google Nest Wifi work with the older Google Wifi? For example can I connect the two so my old Google Wifi acts as the wifi extender?”

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