Google has actually quietly revitalized its initial Google Wifi router as a $99 entry-level option for the companys wireless networking setup.
According to Google, the primary upgrade here is the new $99 (for a single system) and $199 (for 3 devices) rates– a drop from the initial $129 and $299 costs that the product initially introduced for back in 2016.
The same hardware, however much cheaper
Along with the minor refresh and brand-new hardware, Google is also rolling out some enhancements on the software side of things to all Google Wifi and Nest Wifi setups. Theres now an alternative to add notice signals whenever a new gadget joins your network. Google likewise says that its done more work to assist “prevent blockage when multiple devices are online” by lowering delays and improving overall network efficiency.
Its also not here to change the more recent Nest Wifi that Google introduced in 2015 and which offers better variety than the original, or the Nest Wifi Points, which provide an integrated Google Assistant wise speaker. The Nest Wifi products are also significantly more costly, starting at $149 for the Nest Wifi Point and $169 for the Nest Wifi router.
There are some small hardware changes, too: the charger is a 15W barrel plug, rather of USB-C (to match Googles other wise home products), the case is now constructed out of partially recycled plastic, and the logo on top has actually been gently upgraded.
