The Google Assistant can help you control the Google Nest WiFi in the same way that the Google Assistant controls all of its smart home products. The Google Assistant allows users to use their voice to request Google to initiate a task on the user’s behalf. These tasks can vary in length and complexity, making the Google Assistant very popular among tech enthusiasts.

If you are the proud new owner of a Google Nest WiFi, you are probably curious as to what you can ask your Nest WiFi to do. Read on to learn more about the Google Assistant and how it can help you control your new Google Nest WiFi system.

Google Assistant and Nest Products

One of the most beneficial features of the Nest smart products is that they are Google Assistant compatible. This means that a user can use the command ‘Ok Google’ to wake the assistant up and ask them to complete a task. This is extremely helpful when you do not have enough hands to complete simple tasks on your own. 

Here is a list of Google Assistant compatible Nest products:

  • Alarm system
  • Doorbells
  • Thermostats
  • Locks
  • Cameras
  • Nest WiFi

What Google Nest WiFi Does

The Google Nest WiFi is a mesh WiFi system that can be used for internet connectivity within your home. It is an affordable alternative to a traditional router and works well with many popular internet provider modems. These WiFi units can provide WiFi to your whole home, and the WiFi can be extended for greater coverage with the Nest Point, a WiFi extender.

Google Assistant Built-In

The Nest WiFi has a built-in speaker that is compatible with the Google Assistant. This means that a user can listen to music, ask for the weather report, or ask Google a question all by using the popular command, ‘Ok Google.’ This can be a benefit to users because it lessens the need for additional Google Hubs around the home, which reduces clutter.

Ask Your Google Assistant

The Google Assistant is a powerful artificial intelligence program that answers questions and completes tasks on demand. This smart device helps users live easier lifestyles every day. 

Some of the things you can ask your Google Assistant to do on your Nest WiFi are:

  • Ask Google the weather
  • Ask Google to play music
  • Ask Google to play white noise
  • Ask Google to broadcast a message to every Google device within your home, like an intercom
  • Ask Google to remind you to do something
  • Ask Google to call someone
  • Ask Google to find your lost device
  • Ask Google to switch to night mode
  • Ask Google to turn your TV on or off
  • Ask Google to tell you a story
  • Speak to Google in different languages, it will respond
  • Ask Google to search for a question or topic for you
  • Start a preset daily routine
  • Ask Google to tell you a joke

The Google Assistant’s list of capabilities is long and complex. If you have other smart devices connected in your home that are also controlled by a Google Assistant, you can also control them through your Nest WiFi. The possibilities are endless because the compatibility is programmed into the mesh WiFi speaker.

Google Assistant Commands Specific To Nest WiFi

Now that you know you have all the basic capabilities of a Google device, you are probably wondering what Google Assistant can help you with when it comes to your new Nest WiFi and internet connectivity. 

Here is a quick list of commands you can ask Google to perform:

  • Ask Google to run a speed check on your internet. Google will report back on the internet speed, allowing you to determine if further troubleshooting is necessary.
  • You can ask Google to stop providing WiFi to specific devices. If you want your child to get off the computer, but they are refusing, just ask Google to cut the WiFi; it’s as easy as a simple command.
  • You can ask Google to stop providing WiFi to a specific area within the home. If you have a Nest Point that is extending WiFi to a certain area of the home, you can ask Google to disable it, therefore shutting off WiFi in that specific area.
  • You can ask Google to restart or recycle the Nest WiFi. The Nest WiFi will reboot at your command.

What To Do If Your Google Assistant Stops Working

While enjoying the benefit of the Google Assistant on your Nest WiFi, there may be a point when the Google Assistant malfunctions. This can occasionally happen due to firmware updates or other technical glitches. 

Here is the easiest way to troubleshoot the problem:

  • Look on the back of the Nest WiFi and ensure the microphone switch is turned on. The assistant can’t hear you without a properly working microphone.
  • Remove your Nest WiFi from power. Wait a few minutes. Plug it back in and restart it.
  • Verify your Google Assistants language on your Home Hub or app. It may have been changed, and your assistant may not understand you because of it.

If you try all these tips and tricks and they do not work, go to the Google Support page. You can read frequently asked questions or contact a customer service representative directly to assist you.

Google Assistant Is A Benefit To Nest WiFi

The Google Assistant is a great asset to Nest WiFi. It makes it convenient to use Google Assistant’s smart home features with a simple command. Additionally, it allows you to regularly keep track of your internet performance to ensure optimal speeds. The Nest WiFi and Google Assistant are a fantastic pairing.