As for the Router device, it’s even lighter in terms of design features than the Points that double as Google Home speakers. Like the Google Wifi before (and like most other mesh networks), the dual-band Nest Wifi doesn't separate the 2.

Since then, we've seen a number of new mesh systems hit the market, including several new systems that support next-gen Wi-Fi 6 speeds. Will I have better range and speed across the network or do the routers slow down when used as extenders? This will increase your total Wi-Fi coverage by another 1,600 square feet (149 sq meters), and the Point doubles as a Google Home speaker complete with mutable microphones and 360-degree speakers.

If you'd like to add another point, tap Yes in the app when prompted or repeat those steps at a later time for additional points. While some routers have a dedicated backhaul band (including the Nest Wifi Pro actually), that’s not the case here.

Fortunately, this system is idiot-proof -- and not just when it comes to sudden, spontaneous drop tests. Google's 'points' have Google Assistant smart speakers integrated inside, which mean you can use them just like you would a Nest Mini smart speaker. Not interested in the multiple colors or the Google Assistant voice controls that come with Nest Wifi points? If you want more from your router than a boring box with a bunch of funky antennas sticking out, you’ll want to check out the new Google Nest Wifi.This includes everything from restricting adult content in YouTube videos to setting scheduled downtime for the kids' devices. Google also promises that each router and point can handle a 100 connected devices - that's a huge 200 devices in total -and has the capability to stream multiple 4K video streams at once. Automatic updates and an advanced security chip in the Nest Wifi router help your network stay safe. For the best possible Wi-Fi range and network speed, we recommend that you use your Nest Wifi router as the primary point in your combined Wi-Fi network. While it’s not worth replacing your Google Wifi or other mesh system with this, we’d heartily recommend this solution over most others short of Google’s original mesh system.