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Google WiFi System 1 Pack Router Replacement for Whole Home Coverage NLS 1304 25
Last Updated: April 6, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Network
417router, coverage, mesh, throughout, google
+90%
-10%
" ... Mesh network disappears continuously, while the host network remains intact. ... Signal strength goes to two bars (of three, iOS) but my speed test out at 30/32 Mbps. ... "
" ... Great coverage as 3 pack. ... "
" ... That took all of five minutes, and it really improved or streaming reception! ... "
" ... Strong signal in and out of the house, plus I never realized that my previous router was actually costing me so much speed. ... "
" ... I get my maximum internet speed along all my devices and WiFi speed tests between the router and my devices are even faster (XboxOne, for example, averages 330 Mbps)! ... I have a small place and the one router is enough to satisfy my needs both inside my home and also outside while I'm chillin' on the patio! ... I was tempted to purchase the latest and greatest router, but knowing my internet plan speed (100Mbps) this totally fits the bill, and at less than $100.00 it is a steal! ... "
" ... It gives maximum strength wifi signal on my entire 800 sq ft apartment. ... "
" ... For the inexperience person was easy to set up with my Arris/Spectrum modem/router combo. ... (3,600 sq. ... ft. 2 story house) ... "
" ... Very happy expanding my Wifi coverage, this has covered my deadzones ... "
Wifi
316router, google, google wifi, wi fi, mesh
+88%
-12%
" ... The Google 3 Router points allowed me to place the 2 router points so as to direct the WiFi signal to avoid the large metal wall of the heater. ... The Google App provided me the info on where to place the 2 router points so as to maximize the strongest WiFi to my bedroom. ... I am finally getting strong WiFi throughout my entire apartment. ... "
" ... Phenomenal Wi-fi and no dead spots any where in my house. ... I have struggled in the past even with repeaters to make wifi seamless and this just fixes everything. ... "
" ... Wifi is awesome now covers the entire house foot print. ... "
" ... It added Wifi strength and speed where I needed. ... "
" ... The best router for wifi ... "
" ... First I upgraded modem to Netgear CM700 and then replaced Buffalo Tech router with Google wifi and the results are amazing. ... "
" ... Overall, I'm very happy with Google wifi - it's easy to setup, has great coverage, and management is simple. ... "
" ... Awesome wifi with easy set up. ... "
Software Platform
259google wifi, app, mesh, network, wifi
+80%
-20%
" ... I found the setup with the Google app to be very easy, and love the amount of information that can be monitored from the wifi via the app including network health and even speeds of each device connected. ... These Google units themselves are very nice, no sharp corners and will compliment any decor. ... "
" ... Easy to install and the iPhone app controls it. ... "
" ... I settled on the Google Wifi based on both cost (similar options were more expensive) and the wide array of options available in the day to day management of the system. ... "
" ... The google app what lets you monitor performance and restart if any unit that has a glitch ... "
" ... I got this as an additional access point to connect my solar inverter and it was so easy to add it to my Google mesh network. ... "
" ... Automatic security updates. ... "
" ... Google app to do WiFi tests and test the mesh is very easy ... "
" ... Second picture obviously on the google mesh network. ... "
Setup
256easy, easy to install, install, easy to set, easy to setup
+97%
-3%
" ... Simple install, not very long. ... "
" ... I couldn't believe how easy it was to install all 3 and control everything from my cell phone, even adjust the wifi point's light brightness! ... "
" ... Super easy to set up straight out of the box. ... "
" ... Out of the box these are easy to setup and simple to use, u will have to turn blue tooth on for ur phone app to work with the devices, at least i did. ... "
" ... We did and things are things are looking so much better after this easy installation. ... "
" ... Easy setup, and cheaper than the high dollar routers I have used in the past. ... "
" ... In all, it took 10 minutes from opening the box to complete setup. ... "
" ... No problems installing or connecting. ... "
Capacity
246coverage, throughout, apartment, sq ft, story
+94%
-6%
" ... I placed one on all 3 floors in our 5000sf house and it has performed flawlessly for 4 months. ... "
" ... Wireless broadcast strength is great for a two bedrooms apartment. ... "
" ... This one will improve signal across yard to guest house ... "
" ... (3,600 sq. ... ft. 2 story house) ... "
" ... While primarily geared as a residential solution, I needed to deploy a great WiFi solution to cover the large space at my church. ... The 3 AP's 'mesh' together and provide great coverage across many rooms in a 40 by 160 foot space. ... "
" ... 3000+ sq foot house plus another 1500 so foot house that’s 20 feet away from main house plus out into yard/driveway. ... "
" ... I bought the Eero Pro system for my own house after way too much research. ... Had I known, I would have bought this for my own house. ... "
" ... I have 3 in a 5000 square fooot house and it’s great in every room! ... "
Ease of Use
200easy to set, easy to install, setup, set, app
+100%
" ... Guest capabilities, easy to share password per unit. ... "
" ... Easy to install, looks nice. ... "
" ... and definitely the easiest to setup it pretty much does it itself. ... "
" ... Simple install, not very long. ... "
" ... And the setup was stupidly simple. ... No kidding, the most difficult part was choosing a name for my new network. ... It is just so easy and the app interface is easy to use and understand too. ... "
" ... This completely gets rid of the need for those and SO EASY to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to install and the iPhone app controls it. ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze! ... "
Device Compatibility
119connected, network, app, wifi, google
+79%
-21%
" ... Easy to setup, all of my 10+ devices are running seamlessly. ... "
" ... And the TV works PERFECTLY! ... Plus all the laptops, phones and everything else in the house have maximum reception too. ... "
" ... Willing to try anything I bought these devices. ... "
" ... After all three can detected Wifi then you start do the way I connect. ... "
" ... All devices and TVs are running smoothly. ... "
" ... I haven't had to do much after connecting this system, it just works. ... "
" ... It powers 2 Firesticks/cell phones/tablet/Mac computer with ease. ... "
" ... Added this to our existing network with great ease. ... "
Apps
115google, download, speed, network, manage
+90%
-10%
" ... The product was very easy ti install and the app is very user friendly ... "
" ... The app is pretty easy to use, and I had no problems following along. ... Through the app you can set one device as a priority device for 1,2, or 4 hours. ... The app is easy to use and you can check on your network from your phone from anywhere (which is how I realized the power got knocked out at my house before I got home one day). ... "
" ... I have this directly connected to my router and the Google App says I have 800mbs download, which is great, but I believe that is from the primary node, which is connected to my router. ... "
" ... Google has a free App you download to your smart phone to manage the installation. ... "
" ... I like how within the app I can see how much data each connected device is using in realtime and historical. ... "
" ... Used an app (I used and iPhone) and steps are straightforward. ... "
" ... The app is fairly easy to use and the information in straightforward. ... "
" ... Great app that goes with it ... "
ISP
80modem, internet, wifi, speeds, mbps
+89%
-11%
" ... My latest was the Netgear Nighthawk . ... "
" ... I was blaming my ISP on speed cheat but it's my router. ... "
" ... One of the reasons I went with Google's system is that each router has the ability to be the primary connected to the modem, but also includes a LAN plug for wired devices. ... "
" ... A professional told me to get this router (and an Arris surfboard modem) and now my problems are solved! ... "
" ... I have 100MB/s internet from my provider and all of this speed is available in most of the house, I have a couple of corners where speed drops to 40MB/s (guess this is when it switches to 2.4GHz). ... "
" ... Switching to my base router (modem) works. ... "
" ... Upgrade my router, reset it so many times I get the same guy from cox.net twice. ... Probably called cox 30 times for connection tests and speed tests. ... "
" ... We purchased this after we have bought a number of modems and routers, in the past, to see if there was a difference. ... "
Product Reliability
60working, worked, stopped working, issues, weeks
+57%
-43%
" ... So I've had this for over a month now and it, amazingly, has solved all my previous issues without adding/causing me any more problems. ... "
" ... This is our first week of use so if anything changes, I will stop by and change my review. ... "
" ... Worked right away. ... "
" ... Worked great for a month or so, then glitch city. ... "
" ... Had it set up in under 5 minutes and never had a problem with it ... "
" ... It’s at least 10 years old. ... "
" ... Absolutely no problems in the 3 weeks since I installed them. ... "
" ... I have had mine for a month and a half with no complaints! ... "
Ports
53port, ethernet cable, port forwarding, wifi, modem
+75%
-25%
" ... There are advanced settings too, like port forwarding and DHCP IP reservations. ... "
" ... I was paying to "rent a router" from my cable company for years. ... "
" ... To that end, I've tried several solutions - bridging between two routers, using a dedicated wireless to ethernet bridge in my office, powerline adapters, etc. ... Also, I make use of features like DHCP reservations & port forwarding - these are all easy to setup and configure via the app. ... "
" ... I also wired my 3rd bedroom via Ethernet because, again, the cables were there from my old network. ... I didn’t need to tell the Google Wi-Fi app how to manage the Ethernet connections or the Ethernet switch (sold separately). ... These white pucks are light as air, I don’t feature there’s much inside, and I had to add Ethernet ports by purchasing separately. ... "
" ... I really do wish that it had more network ports so I don't have to buy switches. ... I'm not sure how much more the product would cost with more ports but it would be handy vs just the 2 ports it has. ... "
" ... Wall cable connect to cable modem > Cable modem connect Ethernet cable > Ethernet cable connect to First one(Main) Google router plugin WAN(Globle logo) > Ethernet cable out from LAN(Arrow Logo) > Ethernet cable connect to Switch(It can splite to other Ethernet cable to different room) > plug-in the Ethernet cable you want to connect, let’s say kids room > go to kids room plug-in the second Google router LAN. ... That’s it your google router is connected to wire Ethernet and you have the stable Wifi now. ... "
" ... I did have to add a TP-Link network switch (ASIN=B00A128S24) so I could plug in a few items, and I was worried that the magic would die as soon as I threw that into the mix. ... I ran a cable from the Google WiFi output to port 1 of the switch, then connected my other items to other ports on the switch and that is all. ... This single Google Wifi is effortlessly supporting a desktop PC (hardwired thru the switch), several devices connected thru powerline adapters (Roku, FireTV, laptops) and several wireless devices (tablets, phone, printer, smart doorbell, Amazon Echo). ... "
" ... I have my Xbox One connected to the main hub in the great room via an Ethernet cable to ensure it has a stable and fast connection. ... "
Overall performance
46speeds, fast, tests, faster, download
+85%
-15%
" ... No loss of speed at all anywhere. ... "
" ... Now we’re getting our 110MB consistently. ... "
" ... I have 200MB down/10MB up and it's great with that speed. ... "
" ... Now I'm enjoying high speed all over the house ... "
" ... Super fast connections. ... "
" ... It says I get faster speed than I even pay for and COMCAST is great at giving me what I buy and no more. ... "
" ... The product was very simple to set up and the wifi speeds are blazing fast!! ... "
" ... speed tests indicate I was only getting 35-40mbps. ... "
Price
26worth, money, waste, worth the money, worth every penny
+81%
-19%
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Don’t regret the money sir thank at all! ... "
" ... So far this was well worth the investment. ... "
" ... Price: too much. ... "
" ... Very much worth the money and extremely easy to use. ... "
" ... Very happy with the purchase, worth the money! ... "
" ... Was skeptical at first due to the high price tag but it was worth it. ... "
" ... Good cost-benefit. ... "
Returns
24back, returning, window, returned, refund
+8%
-92%
" ... Unfortunately, I’ve had them for over 30 days and I am unable to return it. ... "
" ... If i could return this and get my money back I would. ... "
" ... I am returning this. ... "
" ... So I can only have one solution: return it and write a bad review about it. ... "
" ... Ugh, I'm returning this setup for a refund. ... "
" ... If I could return it and start over with another product I probably would. ... "
" ... I could maybe have solved this somehow, but I chose to return the product because it's a pain the ass. ... "
" ... My issue was never resolved, and I returned this product. ... "
Internet
20speed, mbps, faster, download, speeds
+80%
-20%
" ... I now can test the true internet speed form the ISP to the primary wifi point. ... "
" ... Improved internet speed x 2 as fast ... "
" ... (70 Mbps is my max internet speed) ... "
" ... Finally get to use the internet speed I am paying for. ... "
" ... Our Internet works 1000 times better now ... "
" ... Getting 175 mbps download! ... "
" ... I was having internet connection issues and now my internet is faster and stronger than ever! ... "
" ... But when you can't keep the internet stable on that device for more than a couple days, the performance doesn't matter. ... "
Build Quality
18dropped connections, dropped, units, points, parts
+61%
-39%
" ... This product is gold!!! ... "
" ... The 3 units cover everywhere and are very reliable. ... "
" ... I bought this before the cheaper mesh alternatives debuted by the other companies. ... "
" ... you will love this product made by a company that has heavy duty engineering muscle ! ... "
" ... Too soon to comment on durability, but I don't expect any problems as there are no moving parts. ... "
" ... The connection has remained extremely fast and consistent without any dead spots or dropped connections. ... "
" ... Thick, solid walls and a hinged lid with a satin white finish. ... "
" ... I can’t you if it’s durable, haven’t had it long enough. ... "
Design
15nice, unobtrusive, design, also, units
+93%
-7%
" ... And besides all that the mesh units are small, uncluttered, unobtrusive, and even stylish, which my wife appreciates. ... "
" ... It looks great too, very simple and clean design that gives a nice minimalist aesthetic. ... "
" ... It's small and unobtrusive, feels solid in the hand. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and the product is sleek looking. ... "
" ... This product is gold!!! ... "
" ... And it looks amaising. ... "
" ... The units also are unobtrusive and look nice. ... "
" ... I love it for its simple design. ... "
Features
13advanced, light, wish, seemed, security
+100%
" ... -Can adjust the ambient light on the physical puck per unit ... "
" ... Really cool technology. ... "
" ... Here are the cons: if you are looking for some advanced capabilities ... "
" ... and has other nice features, as well. ... "
" ... The speed is great and the features are purdy good too. ... "
" ... The blue light that runs to tell you it’s working right is very bright. ... "
" ... It has great features, and lots of tools to help you optimize everything. ... "
" ... And the features and controls from the phone, simply great! ... "
Marketplace
11pack, deal, bought, big, back
+73%
-27%
" ... Perfectly as described. ... "
" ... I was able to pick this 3-pack up on Cyber Monday for $50 off. ... "
" ... super device, super seller. ... "
" ... No big deal. ... "
" ... No big deal. ... "
" ... Thanks for offering this! ... "
" ... I was very happy and thought about giving this product a 5 star review. ... "
" ... I bought this 4 pack through Costco for 300 and the 3 pack through Amazon Prime for 258. ... "
Lagging
10buffering, restart, ring, least, lag
+30%
-70%
" ... I can't even backup my config to restore after a reset. ... "
" ... Restarts when things all freeze up. ... "
" ... I have restarted it multiple times and factory reset it. ... "
" ... My Ring feed would lag or be of poor quality. ... "
" ... However, I still get buffering freezes lasting @ 5 seconds. ... "
" ... Literally at least once a week I have to restart a puck. ... "
" ... I called and had to get it rebooted. ... "
For Running
9minutes, ran, less, later, issues
+78%
-22%
" ... Got up and running in minutes . ... "
" ... Once you get yiur primary device up and running, adding the others are a breeze. ... "
" ... You shouldn’t be spending all that time in your moms basement anyways, go get a gym membership, workout, go to a bar and meet a lady. ... "
" ... Had everything up and running in less than 30 minutes. ... "
" ... I had the system up and running in less than an hour. ... "
" ... Had the whole thing up and running inside of 10 minutes and ACTUALLY WORKS. ... "
" ... Will edit this later if I run into issues, but so far so good ... "
Resolution
9tv, streaming, hd, channels, signal
+100%
" ... Even though my internet service has enough speed to stream 4k (50mb), and my signal strength was 4 out of 5 bars (between the tv and router) I was baffled by the buffering and pixilated feed. ... "
" ... Had very poor signal in my basement now I’m able to use my Apple TV 4K with no problems. ... "
" ... Even my streaming video on my HD Smart TV looks clearer now. ... "
" ... HD movies require about 5-6 Mbps – and I am delivering 100+ Mbps with this setup. ... "
" ... The feature that let’s you prioritize a device for a set amount of time is fantastic for 4K movies ... "
" ... 4K streaming is much better. ... "
" ... My 4K TV, 4K Chromecast and 4K Roku all work very well with. ... "
Video Playback
8videos, movies, movie, stream, buffering
+75%
-25%
" ... I love that you can prioritize a device, such as a streaming device while streaming movies or shows on the TV. ... "
" ... No more movie buffering in this house! ... "
" ... Streams video on three devices at a time without a hiccup. ... "
" ... Movie streaming is now perfect. ... "
" ... Now we can easily stream movies with zero buffering. ... "
" ... We stream everything in the house and the speed and clarity of streaming videos or live tv was shockingly faster with absolutely no hiccups or buffering. ... "
Cables
8wire, unit, figure, ethernet cable, easily
+50%
-50%
" ... i purchased this with the belief that it would allow me to remove the shackles of the overpriced cable/internet providers . ... "
" ... Ordered in June of this year, I don’t know what happened exactly but this weekend one of the power cords looks like it caught on fire on one unit. ... "
" ... The only thing I try to figure it out and spent a little bit time is connecting to wire. ... "
Size
7looks, unobtrusive, space, may, feels
+100%
" ... For a small space even one may be sufficiant. ... "
" ... also has a small footprint allowing more room on my computer table ... "
" ... And it actually looks fine on my nice desk in my office. ... "
" ... It's small and unobtrusive, feels solid in the hand. ... "
" ... It's attractive and small. ... "
" ... It's a fantastic size and we love the way it looks. ... "
Gaming
6games, streaming, may, game, downloading
+100%
" ... I play games online, I manage SQL databases, and have 4 laptops that are always doing something. ... "
" ... Only gaming has even improved! ... "
" ... We do a lot of game streaming with GeForce Now and Steam in home streaming. ... "
" ... Total game changer. ... "
" ... Perfect for gaming, video calls, streaming, and downloading all at once :) ... "
" ... If you're really serious about gaming or you like to tweak every last setting on your equipment to get the best performance possible, you probably want a different setup, a gaming router and network extender may suit you better. ... "
For Kids
6son, set, love, also, one
+83%
-17%
" ... I also love the customization I have over the kids' devices in the house. ... "
" ... Son set up and I’m happy ... "
" ... Purchased for my daughter at college. ... "
" ... Our son said he really liked theirs so why not try it . ... "
" ... I also love the fact that i can restrict how much access my kids has to the internet and i can do that even from the office. ... "
Call quality
6phone, later, google, calls, wifi
+50%
-50%
" ... But then a few days later I have a phone call with my wife, and the reception sucks, and I later realize that the Google router doesn't allow wifi calling (the AirPort did). ... "
" ... A week later I got another call, this triggered another hour long call that walked me through almost all of the stuff I had done many times by now. ... "
" ... I call tech support and am on the phone for TWO HOURS. ... "
Storage
6three, pack, may, even, could
+83%
-17%
" ... For a small space even one may be sufficiant. ... "
" ... It's nice enough to use as a keepsake/knickknack container and should last a long time in that role. ... "
" ... I also wanted something that could handle a bigger space if I moved. ... "
" ... If you have a larger space or house, you may want to get the 3-pack version. ... "
" ... I probably could have just used two to cover our space, but it was a 3 pack and I had all three up and running in about 20 minutes. ... "
Fit
6mounts, holds, secure
+67%
-33%
" ... Recommend the outlet mounts to keep them tidy and out of the way. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up and operate and the best part, it fits my room decor! ... "
" ... I do wish that the package came with the receptacle mounts but other than that I definitely recommend this product. ... "
" ... The reputation holds, this thing is amazing. ... "
Controls
4controls, control, turn, love, button
+50%
-50%
" ... Great if you don't want or need control, but not being able to force devices to 5 GHz to avoid interference makes it impossible to recommend. ... "
Firmware
4update, google, firmware updates, wifi, routers
+75%
-25%
" ... Very happy with this setup my so called new Netgear nighthawk was messing up and we had to reboot it every day and with google WiFi no problem whatsoever ... "
" ... I can update my firmware, see speeds for individual devices, and more. ... "
" ... I saw some reviews online about not having port forwarding options on these routers, but they must have done a firmware update since then because mine have it. ... "
Pedometer
4app, step, used, easy
+75%
-25%
" ... Used an app (I used and iPhone) and steps are straightforward. ... "
" ... And he was easy to understand and helped walk me through each step. ... "
" ... Just follow the steps on the app. ... "
Delivery
4arrived, box, back
+75%
-25%
" ... Arrived on time, was as described and works well. ... "
Cleaning
4house, easy, clean, simple, nice
+100%
" ... No more dead spots, good family controls and easy to use ... "
" ... Clean WiFi throughout the house and even pool equipment doesn't lose connection. ... "
" ... It looks great too, very simple and clean design that gives a nice minimalist aesthetic. ... "
Comfort
4like, feels, unobtrusive, small
+75%
-25%
" ... It feels like magic, it really does. ... "
" ... It's small and unobtrusive, feels solid in the hand. ... "
" ... you will love this product made by a company that has heavy duty engineering muscle ! ... "
Remote
3set, management, wifi, super easy, features
+100%
" ... It's super easy to set up, and provides very nice remote network management. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, has cool features, has remote app check-in capability, range is good. ... "
Packing
3+67%
-33%
" ... That said, the packaging is really slick! ... "
" ... Even the packaging is awesome. ... "
Battery Life
3-100%
" ... $200 down the drain basically. ... "
" ... It lasted less than 24 hours. ... "
" ... This is a very expensive item to replace like batteries. ... "
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