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tl;dr - pros: Google Assistant, turn old TVs into smart ones, cheap, very simple setupcons: limited selection of apps, no web browser, may not work with off-brand TVs quite so wellBeen using this most days for about a month.I bought this for the older TV in my house that's in the bedroom and it's awesome to be able to effectively turn an almost 10 year-old TV into a smart TV. Super simple to set up, it only took about five minutes or less (not including finding all the apps I wanted and installing them).The remote is really simple to use and appears to be both wireless and IR, because the Chromecast is not visible at all from the front of the TV and yet it works perfectly, plus I was able to set up the TV itself to be controlled (turned on and off, turn the ... Moretl;dr - pros: Google Assistant, turn old TVs into smart ones, cheap, very simple setupcons: limited selection of apps, no web browser, may not work with off-brand TVs quite so wellBeen using this most days for about a month.I bought this for the older TV in my house that's in the bedroom and it's awesome to be able to effectively turn an almost 10 year-old TV into a smart TV. Super simple to set up, it only took about five minutes or less (not including finding all the apps I wanted and installing them).The remote is really simple to use and appears to be both wireless and IR, because the Chromecast is not visible at all from the front of the TV and yet it works perfectly, plus I was able to set up the TV itself to be controlled (turned on and off, turn the volume up and down) by the Chromecast remote - this TV is a Panasonic, you may have issues with this if you're using an off-brand TV like Veon from The Warehouse. Also as far as I can tell, you can't use the Chromecast remote to change brightness or other TV settings not mentioned above.I was a bit disappointed that there is, as yet, no support here for Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming. I was able to sideload a version of the app for Android, but it didn't work at all so I uninstalled it. Also a bummer that there's no official browser support, meaning you can't even download Google Chrome.I thoroughly recommend this for the bedroom especially, because it's cheap enough that you won't mind not using it every single day, and it's convenient for things like playing rain sounds to fall asleep to for example - I've done this several times now. You can set it to turn off the TV automatically after a period of inactivity, so there's no waking up in the middle of the night to the TV still blaring.The Google Assistant integration here is very good. Being able to change the aircon temperature, or turn it off completely, with my voice using the Chromecast remote is pretty cool, and you can do it without turning the TV on. I'm excited to get more Google Assistant devices to see how well they all play together.I love this, definitely a recommend despite its shortcomings.
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I recently got the Nest Wi-Fi Pro. Up front, the Nest Wi-Fi Pro is NOT a modem/router combo. You will need an Internet Service Provider (ISP) supported modem (or modem/router combo, set in Bridged mode) in which to plug the Nest Wi-Fi Pro to get internet service.OOB: you get the modern-looking Nest Wi-Fi Pro (with a very small 5” tall x 3” wide footprint – in Snow, Fog, Linen, or Lemongrass), a 22 watt power adapter, a white, slim ethernet cable (no bright, obnoxious yellow or blue cable), and setup instructions. On the reverse, you have an Ethernet in (from your modem), a power jack, and an Ethernet out (to another device, e.g., a laptop or another Nest Wi-Fi Pro that will serve as a wired extender). Although you can also connect other Nest Wi-Fi pros wirelessly ... MoreI recently got the Nest Wi-Fi Pro. Up front, the Nest Wi-Fi Pro is NOT a modem/router combo. You will need an Internet Service Provider (ISP) supported modem (or modem/router combo, set in Bridged mode) in which to plug the Nest Wi-Fi Pro to get internet service.OOB: you get the modern-looking Nest Wi-Fi Pro (with a very small 5” tall x 3” wide footprint – in Snow, Fog, Linen, or Lemongrass), a 22 watt power adapter, a white, slim ethernet cable (no bright, obnoxious yellow or blue cable), and setup instructions. On the reverse, you have an Ethernet in (from your modem), a power jack, and an Ethernet out (to another device, e.g., a laptop or another Nest Wi-Fi Pro that will serve as a wired extender). Although you can also connect other Nest Wi-Fi pros wirelessly to create a mesh network. There are no physical buttons on the Nest. The only light is a status light that can be set, in the Google Home app, to high, low, or off.Specs: The Nest Wi-Fi Pro provides Wi-Fi 6E, using the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard (AXE5400, tri-band (2x2 (6 GHz), 2x2 (5 GHz), 2x2 (2.4 GHz)) mesh system that allows combined wireless speeds of up 5.4 Gbps, with automatic band steering. The 6Ghz band (while much faster than their slower counterparts) is intended for close range, indoor, connections… e.g., other 6GHz devices, such as other Nest Pros. The Nest offers proactive 802.11k/v client steering for seamless mesh point roaming for uninterrupted Wi-Fi, auto-QoS for video calls, and device prioritization for up to 8 hours. The Nest can handle up to 100 connected devices per extender and has a Dual-core 64-bit ARM CPU, with 1 GB RAM, 4 GB flash onboard. It covers up to 2200 sq ft (each additional Nest Pro provides another 2200 sq ft of coverage, with Google recommending no more than five in a home). But, coverage mileage may vary though depending on where you put the device… a central, exposed area is best. From a smart home perspective, the Nest supports Matter, Thread border routing, Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE), and is, of course, ready for 6Ghz smart devices when market ready.Setup: Geared more toward the general consumer and not more tech-savvy individuals, setup is super easy. Download the Google Home app. Connect your existing modem to your Nest’s “in” connection. Or set any existing modem/router to bridged mode (much easier than it sounds, with a little web research) and then connect to the Nest. Plug in the Nest. Open the Google Home app, which will find the Nest, and follow directions. The app walks you through everything and does all the work for you. A few notes. Ensure that your device’s Bluetooth connection is on. Make sure you’re in a well-lit room to scan the QR code on the Nest’s underside when prompted. When creating a Wi-Fi network name (if you have an existing wireless network and you want your devices to connect to the Nest easily) give the Nest network the same name as your current wireless network. When creating a password (if using the same network name) use the same password. Confirmed… you must agree to turn on Nest Wi-Fi cloud services if you want to use Family Wi-Fi, Guest Network, Advanced Networking, and Device Lists available in the Google Home app. If you have an active internet connection, the Nest will search for and update its software/firmware and will restart. With the network setup done, you manage the network in the Google Home app. “Wi-Fi” will appear as a selection option. Tap “Wi-Fi.” You’ll see connectivity status (internet, Wi-Fi devices, and, if cloud services are enabled, devices connected to the Nest), an option to run a network speed test (I was able to consistently get my standard wireless speeds through the Nest, from different points both inside and outside my house on my cell phone), as well as the following cards: Devices List, Family Wi-Fi, and Guest Network. In the app’s Settings you’ll see the following options… change network name and password, Family Wi-Fi, Guest Network, Preferred Activities (i.e., video conferencing and/or gaming), notification settings (new device, new device (guest network), password mismatches, and lost connections), advanced network settings ((do not change these settings unless you know what you’re doing – WPA3, 160Ghz for 5Ghz channels, UPnP, enable/disable IPv6, DNS, WAN, LAN, DHCP IP reservations, Port Management (requires cloud services), and Network mode (allowing you to set the Nest Pro itself into NAT or Bridged mode). From Settings you can also view open-source licenses, restart the network (i.e., the Nest Pro) or factory reset the network (i.e., again, the Nest Pro).With cloud services enabled, you’re able to see the devices connected the Nest Pro… including signal strength, how much data they’re using (upload and download… by real-time, per day, week, and month) and have the ability to pause / prioritize device-specific internet connections (the latter of which ensures that at least 80% of your internet bandwidth is dedicated to that device… e.g., your laptop/phone during business hours). Family Wi-Fi allows you to schedule a Wi-Fi pause, again, really only effective on devices that rely solely on Wi-Fi to get to the web (e.g., laptops, gaming consoles, etc.). You can group devices to allow you to pause Wi-Fi on all devices in that group. Keep in mind though, if you pause Wi-Fi on a cell phone, and the cell has a data plan, the cell will use that data plan vs. your home Wi-Fi, especially important to know if you don’t have unlimited data. I also didn’t set up a guest network, but the option is there and allows you to determine what devices you want folks on that network to see – those devices of course have to be connected to the Nest Pro’s network.While the Nest Pro and its functionality are pretty robust, I do have a few bones to pick. I couldn’t find a way to create multiple networks based on internal radios… i.e., assign the 2.5Ghz radio a name like “2.5GHzNetwork” etc. While there are benefits to having one network and allowing the router to band steer and while your devices will find the band that works best for them within the Nest Pro’s network, I prefer to define networks based on available bands and assign devices to those networks. Also, you can’t combine a Nest Wifi Pro (Wi-Fi 6E) with other mesh devices (Google or otherwise). If you upgrade to a Nest Wi-Fi Pro, and you want other mesh extenders, you’ll need to use other Nest Wi-Fi Pros. Moreover, for those who have multi-gig networks, the Nest Pro’s ethernet ports (in and out) are capped at 1 gig. The 5.4Gbps throughput is based on combined available wireless radio speeds. If wired, you’ll never benefit from the multi-gig speeds for which you’re paying… which just doesn’t make sense given there are so many devices now that support wired multi-gig speeds.Worth buying? Yes. The Google Nest Wi-Fi pro is a solid 4-star. It was easy to set up and served my home’s devices well during this review. Given how easy setup was, I have zero reason to believe that setting up a mesh network would be the least bit complicated. If Google Home would let me create multiple network names and attribute a given radio to each network, for my purposes, this would be a 5-star device. As it is, Nest Wi-Fi Pro is geared toward the average consumer, who wants a device to work out of the box, with minimal to no configuration.
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Like a few smart gadget enthusiasts, I have a multi-platform/cross-platform smart network in my home alongside my Google Home devices; newer/latest, +older, and legacy 'non-smart' electronic devices; lights, speakers, cameras, etc. I have older 'smart tvs' and a new one I got this year. If you are just going to use the common default apps for tv/movie streaming services on your smart tv - you may find that you do not need this device. Your latest smart tv will pretty much have similar services and apps. The home interface between the smart tv default vs Google TV is very similar - so no issues there. However, I find that Google understands voice commands better - it was easier to tell it what to do and it does it correctly; the other ones just frustrate me.There is ... MoreLike a few smart gadget enthusiasts, I have a multi-platform/cross-platform smart network in my home alongside my Google Home devices; newer/latest, +older, and legacy 'non-smart' electronic devices; lights, speakers, cameras, etc. I have older 'smart tvs' and a new one I got this year. If you are just going to use the common default apps for tv/movie streaming services on your smart tv - you may find that you do not need this device. Your latest smart tv will pretty much have similar services and apps. The home interface between the smart tv default vs Google TV is very similar - so no issues there. However, I find that Google understands voice commands better - it was easier to tell it what to do and it does it correctly; the other ones just frustrate me.There is an issue with my smart TV that is resolved when using the Google TV Chromecast. The issue with the sleep functionality - the default is set to turn off the TV after 15-20 minutes - and turning off the sleep functionality is not available on settings and even if you follow known solutions, it may still not work on the device - the steps can be so cumbersome - tinkering with the TVs developer options. It was a great relief to find that this is not a problem with the Chromecast device. It was really frustrating when I pause what I am watching, and find that I have do something, I come back and the TV is turned off and I lose where and what I am watching; and when using my tv to play digital music files (MP3, etc) available in my local network - after 4-5 songs - it turns off - it cannot play indefinitely. Sometimes I just want my TV on - even on the home screen - especially for longer than 20 minutes - while I decide what to do next.Also, what I like about the Chromecast device is that it can travel with me - my work laptop is secured and I avoid using it for 'personal' data. I also find that it is easier to cast my computer/PC while the Google Chromecast device. I have been using my new smart tv without the Chromecast device for 5 months, and when I connected and used the Google Chromecast - I find it overall better. And even more great is I can use the Chromecast device to upgrade my older TVs and it will not cost me a brand new TV.I am still getting used to the remote that came with the device, the volume control is on the side and not on the face of the remote; also it does not have buttons for 'shortcuts' to my most used apps - not a showstopper.
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tl;dr - pros: Google Assistant, turn old TVs into smart ones, cheap, very simple setupcons: limited selection of apps, no web browser, may not work with off-brand TVs quite so wellBeen using this most days for about a month.I bought this for the older TV in my house that's in the bedroom and it's awesome to be able to effectively turn an almost 10 year-old TV into a smart TV. Super simple to set up, it only took about five minutes or less (not including finding all the apps I wanted and installing them).The remote is really simple to use and appears to be both wireless and IR, because the Chromecast is not visible at all from the front of the TV and yet it works perfectly, plus I was able to set up the TV itself to be controlled (turned on and off, turn the ... Moretl;dr - pros: Google Assistant, turn old TVs into smart ones, cheap, very simple setupcons: limited selection of apps, no web browser, may not work with off-brand TVs quite so wellBeen using this most days for about a month.I bought this for the older TV in my house that's in the bedroom and it's awesome to be able to effectively turn an almost 10 year-old TV into a smart TV. Super simple to set up, it only took about five minutes or less (not including finding all the apps I wanted and installing them).The remote is really simple to use and appears to be both wireless and IR, because the Chromecast is not visible at all from the front of the TV and yet it works perfectly, plus I was able to set up the TV itself to be controlled (turned on and off, turn the volume up and down) by the Chromecast remote - this TV is a Panasonic, you may have issues with this if you're using an off-brand TV like Veon from The Warehouse. Also as far as I can tell, you can't use the Chromecast remote to change brightness or other TV settings not mentioned above.I was a bit disappointed that there is, as yet, no support here for Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming. I was able to sideload a version of the app for Android, but it didn't work at all so I uninstalled it. Also a bummer that there's no official browser support, meaning you can't even download Google Chrome.I thoroughly recommend this for the bedroom especially, because it's cheap enough that you won't mind not using it every single day, and it's convenient for things like playing rain sounds to fall asleep to for example - I've done this several times now. You can set it to turn off the TV automatically after a period of inactivity, so there's no waking up in the middle of the night to the TV still blaring.The Google Assistant integration here is very good. Being able to change the aircon temperature, or turn it off completely, with my voice using the Chromecast remote is pretty cool, and you can do it without turning the TV on. I'm excited to get more Google Assistant devices to see how well they all play together.I love this, definitely a recommend despite its shortcomings.
I recently got the Nest Wi-Fi Pro. Up front, the Nest Wi-Fi Pro is NOT a modem/router combo. You will need an Internet Service Provider (ISP) supported modem (or modem/router combo, set in Bridged mode) in which to plug the Nest Wi-Fi Pro to get internet service.OOB: you get the modern-looking Nest Wi-Fi Pro (with a very small 5” tall x 3” wide footprint – in Snow, Fog, Linen, or Lemongrass), a 22 watt power adapter, a white, slim ethernet cable (no bright, obnoxious yellow or blue cable), and setup instructions. On the reverse, you have an Ethernet in (from your modem), a power jack, and an Ethernet out (to another device, e.g., a laptop or another Nest Wi-Fi Pro that will serve as a wired extender). Although you can also connect other Nest Wi-Fi pros wirelessly ... MoreI recently got the Nest Wi-Fi Pro. Up front, the Nest Wi-Fi Pro is NOT a modem/router combo. You will need an Internet Service Provider (ISP) supported modem (or modem/router combo, set in Bridged mode) in which to plug the Nest Wi-Fi Pro to get internet service.OOB: you get the modern-looking Nest Wi-Fi Pro (with a very small 5” tall x 3” wide footprint – in Snow, Fog, Linen, or Lemongrass), a 22 watt power adapter, a white, slim ethernet cable (no bright, obnoxious yellow or blue cable), and setup instructions. On the reverse, you have an Ethernet in (from your modem), a power jack, and an Ethernet out (to another device, e.g., a laptop or another Nest Wi-Fi Pro that will serve as a wired extender). Although you can also connect other Nest Wi-Fi pros wirelessly to create a mesh network. There are no physical buttons on the Nest. The only light is a status light that can be set, in the Google Home app, to high, low, or off.Specs: The Nest Wi-Fi Pro provides Wi-Fi 6E, using the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard (AXE5400, tri-band (2x2 (6 GHz), 2x2 (5 GHz), 2x2 (2.4 GHz)) mesh system that allows combined wireless speeds of up 5.4 Gbps, with automatic band steering. The 6Ghz band (while much faster than their slower counterparts) is intended for close range, indoor, connections… e.g., other 6GHz devices, such as other Nest Pros. The Nest offers proactive 802.11k/v client steering for seamless mesh point roaming for uninterrupted Wi-Fi, auto-QoS for video calls, and device prioritization for up to 8 hours. The Nest can handle up to 100 connected devices per extender and has a Dual-core 64-bit ARM CPU, with 1 GB RAM, 4 GB flash onboard. It covers up to 2200 sq ft (each additional Nest Pro provides another 2200 sq ft of coverage, with Google recommending no more than five in a home). But, coverage mileage may vary though depending on where you put the device… a central, exposed area is best. From a smart home perspective, the Nest supports Matter, Thread border routing, Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE), and is, of course, ready for 6Ghz smart devices when market ready.Setup: Geared more toward the general consumer and not more tech-savvy individuals, setup is super easy. Download the Google Home app. Connect your existing modem to your Nest’s “in” connection. Or set any existing modem/router to bridged mode (much easier than it sounds, with a little web research) and then connect to the Nest. Plug in the Nest. Open the Google Home app, which will find the Nest, and follow directions. The app walks you through everything and does all the work for you. A few notes. Ensure that your device’s Bluetooth connection is on. Make sure you’re in a well-lit room to scan the QR code on the Nest’s underside when prompted. When creating a Wi-Fi network name (if you have an existing wireless network and you want your devices to connect to the Nest easily) give the Nest network the same name as your current wireless network. When creating a password (if using the same network name) use the same password. Confirmed… you must agree to turn on Nest Wi-Fi cloud services if you want to use Family Wi-Fi, Guest Network, Advanced Networking, and Device Lists available in the Google Home app. If you have an active internet connection, the Nest will search for and update its software/firmware and will restart. With the network setup done, you manage the network in the Google Home app. “Wi-Fi” will appear as a selection option. Tap “Wi-Fi.” You’ll see connectivity status (internet, Wi-Fi devices, and, if cloud services are enabled, devices connected to the Nest), an option to run a network speed test (I was able to consistently get my standard wireless speeds through the Nest, from different points both inside and outside my house on my cell phone), as well as the following cards: Devices List, Family Wi-Fi, and Guest Network. In the app’s Settings you’ll see the following options… change network name and password, Family Wi-Fi, Guest Network, Preferred Activities (i.e., video conferencing and/or gaming), notification settings (new device, new device (guest network), password mismatches, and lost connections), advanced network settings ((do not change these settings unless you know what you’re doing – WPA3, 160Ghz for 5Ghz channels, UPnP, enable/disable IPv6, DNS, WAN, LAN, DHCP IP reservations, Port Management (requires cloud services), and Network mode (allowing you to set the Nest Pro itself into NAT or Bridged mode). From Settings you can also view open-source licenses, restart the network (i.e., the Nest Pro) or factory reset the network (i.e., again, the Nest Pro).With cloud services enabled, you’re able to see the devices connected the Nest Pro… including signal strength, how much data they’re using (upload and download… by real-time, per day, week, and month) and have the ability to pause / prioritize device-specific internet connections (the latter of which ensures that at least 80% of your internet bandwidth is dedicated to that device… e.g., your laptop/phone during business hours). Family Wi-Fi allows you to schedule a Wi-Fi pause, again, really only effective on devices that rely solely on Wi-Fi to get to the web (e.g., laptops, gaming consoles, etc.). You can group devices to allow you to pause Wi-Fi on all devices in that group. Keep in mind though, if you pause Wi-Fi on a cell phone, and the cell has a data plan, the cell will use that data plan vs. your home Wi-Fi, especially important to know if you don’t have unlimited data. I also didn’t set up a guest network, but the option is there and allows you to determine what devices you want folks on that network to see – those devices of course have to be connected to the Nest Pro’s network.While the Nest Pro and its functionality are pretty robust, I do have a few bones to pick. I couldn’t find a way to create multiple networks based on internal radios… i.e., assign the 2.5Ghz radio a name like “2.5GHzNetwork” etc. While there are benefits to having one network and allowing the router to band steer and while your devices will find the band that works best for them within the Nest Pro’s network, I prefer to define networks based on available bands and assign devices to those networks. Also, you can’t combine a Nest Wifi Pro (Wi-Fi 6E) with other mesh devices (Google or otherwise). If you upgrade to a Nest Wi-Fi Pro, and you want other mesh extenders, you’ll need to use other Nest Wi-Fi Pros. Moreover, for those who have multi-gig networks, the Nest Pro’s ethernet ports (in and out) are capped at 1 gig. The 5.4Gbps throughput is based on combined available wireless radio speeds. If wired, you’ll never benefit from the multi-gig speeds for which you’re paying… which just doesn’t make sense given there are so many devices now that support wired multi-gig speeds.Worth buying? Yes. The Google Nest Wi-Fi pro is a solid 4-star. It was easy to set up and served my home’s devices well during this review. Given how easy setup was, I have zero reason to believe that setting up a mesh network would be the least bit complicated. If Google Home would let me create multiple network names and attribute a given radio to each network, for my purposes, this would be a 5-star device. As it is, Nest Wi-Fi Pro is geared toward the average consumer, who wants a device to work out of the box, with minimal to no configuration.
Like a few smart gadget enthusiasts, I have a multi-platform/cross-platform smart network in my home alongside my Google Home devices; newer/latest, +older, and legacy 'non-smart' electronic devices; lights, speakers, cameras, etc. I have older 'smart tvs' and a new one I got this year. If you are just going to use the common default apps for tv/movie streaming services on your smart tv - you may find that you do not need this device. Your latest smart tv will pretty much have similar services and apps. The home interface between the smart tv default vs Google TV is very similar - so no issues there. However, I find that Google understands voice commands better - it was easier to tell it what to do and it does it correctly; the other ones just frustrate me.There is ... MoreLike a few smart gadget enthusiasts, I have a multi-platform/cross-platform smart network in my home alongside my Google Home devices; newer/latest, +older, and legacy 'non-smart' electronic devices; lights, speakers, cameras, etc. I have older 'smart tvs' and a new one I got this year. If you are just going to use the common default apps for tv/movie streaming services on your smart tv - you may find that you do not need this device. Your latest smart tv will pretty much have similar services and apps. The home interface between the smart tv default vs Google TV is very similar - so no issues there. However, I find that Google understands voice commands better - it was easier to tell it what to do and it does it correctly; the other ones just frustrate me.There is an issue with my smart TV that is resolved when using the Google TV Chromecast. The issue with the sleep functionality - the default is set to turn off the TV after 15-20 minutes - and turning off the sleep functionality is not available on settings and even if you follow known solutions, it may still not work on the device - the steps can be so cumbersome - tinkering with the TVs developer options. It was a great relief to find that this is not a problem with the Chromecast device. It was really frustrating when I pause what I am watching, and find that I have do something, I come back and the TV is turned off and I lose where and what I am watching; and when using my tv to play digital music files (MP3, etc) available in my local network - after 4-5 songs - it turns off - it cannot play indefinitely. Sometimes I just want my TV on - even on the home screen - especially for longer than 20 minutes - while I decide what to do next.Also, what I like about the Chromecast device is that it can travel with me - my work laptop is secured and I avoid using it for 'personal' data. I also find that it is easier to cast my computer/PC while the Google Chromecast device. I have been using my new smart tv without the Chromecast device for 5 months, and when I connected and used the Google Chromecast - I find it overall better. And even more great is I can use the Chromecast device to upgrade my older TVs and it will not cost me a brand new TV.I am still getting used to the remote that came with the device, the volume control is on the side and not on the face of the remote; also it does not have buttons for 'shortcuts' to my most used apps - not a showstopper.
I read all the reviews – the good ones and the bad and after much dithering I decided to buy a Chromecast. I was told it was very easy to install. It wasn’t.. I would describe myself as average to good at techie things but I found it pretty stressful. After 2 hours of passwords, downloading an app and fiddling around I finally got it installed.I only watch tv in the evenings so that evening I started watching a drama series. It stopped a couple of times (oops something went wrong, check your internet), then it turned off my recorder – it has never done that before so I blamed the Chromecast for that. I tried again and it would play the program for about 30 seconds then I got the oops message again. Stress levels rising.. I tried rebooting the internet and the tv, ... MoreI read all the reviews – the good ones and the bad and after much dithering I decided to buy a Chromecast. I was told it was very easy to install. It wasn’t.. I would describe myself as average to good at techie things but I found it pretty stressful. After 2 hours of passwords, downloading an app and fiddling around I finally got it installed.I only watch tv in the evenings so that evening I started watching a drama series. It stopped a couple of times (oops something went wrong, check your internet), then it turned off my recorder – it has never done that before so I blamed the Chromecast for that. I tried again and it would play the program for about 30 seconds then I got the oops message again. Stress levels rising.. I tried rebooting the internet and the tv, but that didn’t help.I put up with this for 4 nights then I phoned the Noel Leeming help desk and spent half an hour on the phone with them while they talked me thru some fixit options and in the end he advised me to return it.I returned it to Noel Leeming and they happily offered me a replacement or refund. I decided to give it another go so asked for a replacement.This time it took an hour to install – stress levels up there again. I found that I got stressed out just turning the thing on and wondering if it was going to work or not.Well – it didn’t – the same things happened. I turned it off and went to bed.I couldn’t sleep and got up about 11 o’clock and ripped the thing out of the TV and threw it in the rubbish. Went back to bed and slept peacefully.Oh and – the remote is quite small and the cover for the batteries is extremely difficult to remove.So – it’s a no from me.
The Nest Wifi Pro is a quick and easy way to upgrade home network and give it boost with Wi-Fi 6E. Not only does it look good great, but it’s super easy to setup as all it requires is power (which is included), and an ethernet cable to connect your Nest Wi-Fi Pro to your home network modem, router, and/or switch.I love how simple and easy it was to add to my home network as it required no additional configuration, the Nest Wifi Pro was literally plug and play. Once everything’s plugged in, install Google Home App on your phone (if you don’t already have the app), and follow the instructions.What I love most about this setup is that the Nest Wi-Fi Pro really does it all on its own. This is perfect for people whom want a fast and reliable home Wi-Fi network without ... MoreThe Nest Wifi Pro is a quick and easy way to upgrade home network and give it boost with Wi-Fi 6E. Not only does it look good great, but it’s super easy to setup as all it requires is power (which is included), and an ethernet cable to connect your Nest Wi-Fi Pro to your home network modem, router, and/or switch.I love how simple and easy it was to add to my home network as it required no additional configuration, the Nest Wifi Pro was literally plug and play. Once everything’s plugged in, install Google Home App on your phone (if you don’t already have the app), and follow the instructions.What I love most about this setup is that the Nest Wi-Fi Pro really does it all on its own. This is perfect for people whom want a fast and reliable home Wi-Fi network without knowing the technical details of how it all works.Each mesh router covers 2200 sq ft, so a single unit maybe sufficient for most homes, however it’s just as easy to add another one or two into your mesh setup.Nest Wi-Fi Pro’s biggest selling point of course would be the addition of Wi-Fi 6E which really helps if you have a plethora of Wi-Fi enabled devices in your home. It works well to improve speed and alleviate congestion as you would now have three bands of connectivity.While I was anticipating excellent/improved speeds, it does not seem to be as advertised as my home network seemed to be bottled around 70-90 mb/s when compared to my current mesh home network setup which normally runs around 200-300 mb/s during the peak hours and upwards of 500-600 mb/s during off hours (for reference, I have FIOS gig internet service but well over 40 Wi-Fi enabled devices in our home).This was pretty disappointing as a swap of hardware would not lead me to expect such a dramatic drop in speed/performance. The interesting thing was that when I ran speed tests through the Google Home app, it seems to show speeds of 600 mb/s, but it doesn’t measure up with real world scenarios.I’m incline to think there maybe some firmware bugs and/or circumstances that maybe causing a cap on the network speed. Still trying to troubleshoot the setup to improve speeds. A quick Google of Nest Wifi Pro issue does seem to indicate that I’m not alone with lackluster speeds.Overall, the Nest Wifi Pro has a good value proposition, however it seems that I may not be experiencing the best that the hardware has to offer at this point. If it does end up working as advertised, then it’s an excellent option if you’re looking to improve your overall home network.However, if already have a reliable mesh network and don’t have many Wi-Fi enabled devices, chances are, you don’t need to upgrade simply for Wi-Fi6E at this point. If you are looking for a quick and simple mesh setup that will give you Wi-Fi6, then the Nest Wifi Pro maybe it as it priced very competitivity in the market where Wi-Fi6 is still not readily available.
I really looked forward to installing this since I wanted a better alternative to our previous doorbell. It gives very consistent alerts and works well with basic doorbell functionality, plus the delay time is average. One thing I really like is that it does well in recognizing packages, and it will alert you no matter what size it is, even if it's just a large envelope. Still works pretty decently even in some harsh weather. We recently just had a pretty nasty ice storm, and it worked just fine with notably slower delay. I did need to bring it in and "warm it up" after a while, though. During rain, however, it does give you quite a bit of delay. On a very heavy rain, we hardly got any alerts the whole day. Camera quality is good, too, and can give a nice and clear ... MoreI really looked forward to installing this since I wanted a better alternative to our previous doorbell. It gives very consistent alerts and works well with basic doorbell functionality, plus the delay time is average. One thing I really like is that it does well in recognizing packages, and it will alert you no matter what size it is, even if it's just a large envelope. Still works pretty decently even in some harsh weather. We recently just had a pretty nasty ice storm, and it worked just fine with notably slower delay. I did need to bring it in and "warm it up" after a while, though. During rain, however, it does give you quite a bit of delay. On a very heavy rain, we hardly got any alerts the whole day. Camera quality is good, too, and can give a nice and clear picture even in playbacks. And the battery power is honestly not bad, I only had to charge it for the first time after 12 days. So I will definitely recommend this, it's still very practical. One thing to add is that you might want to consider getting an alternate good mount for it since it struggles quite a bit in staying put with the mount included with this.
This review is for the 2nd generation wired Google Nest doorbell which I used to replace my 40 year old electrical doorbell with. I thought that having a camera doorbell would be a nice upgrade and I also love the design of Nest products. One of the benefits of the Google Nest doorbell is that you do not have to sign up for a monthly subscription to use it. You can get 3 hours of saved recordings for free with your Google Home account or if you need longer saved recordings you have different priced subscription options. I received a 30 day free trial after I completed the setup.The instructions recommend that you hire a Nest professional for the installation but my husband is quite handy and thought he gives it a try. After I downloaded Google Home I just needed ... MoreThis review is for the 2nd generation wired Google Nest doorbell which I used to replace my 40 year old electrical doorbell with. I thought that having a camera doorbell would be a nice upgrade and I also love the design of Nest products. One of the benefits of the Google Nest doorbell is that you do not have to sign up for a monthly subscription to use it. You can get 3 hours of saved recordings for free with your Google Home account or if you need longer saved recordings you have different priced subscription options. I received a 30 day free trial after I completed the setup.The instructions recommend that you hire a Nest professional for the installation but my husband is quite handy and thought he gives it a try. After I downloaded Google Home I just needed to scan the QR code and the app started to walk us through the installation. The app provided all kinds of helpful information and was very easy to use. Unfortunately we learned that our doorbell transformer was too weak and needed to be replaced but that did not stop us. The whole installation took a couple hours mostly because of the transformer that needed to be replaced.The quality of the camera is great and provides a clear image even at night. The Google Home App provides a lot of great options like leaving a prerecorded message to visitors or delivery companies. I am quite happy with the Google Nest doorbell, it looks great and gives me more security. I can definitely recommend this doorbell!
The Google Nest Doorbell is my first experience with a smart video doorbell and it's been a really up and down experience. First, you must check that the doorbell is compatible with your existing doorbell's wiring. Luckily, my transformer was in an easy to locate place and my current voltage was compatible. However, this may be an issue in older homes. The installation is pretty straightforward. You scan the QR code on the back of the doorbell or on the instructions included in the package and the Google Home app provides a walkthrough. I didn't have to drill any additional holes as the Nest Doorbell lined up with my existing doorbell. Everything was going smoothly until it came to mounting the doorbell itself to the base plate. The wiring provided in the package is ... MoreThe Google Nest Doorbell is my first experience with a smart video doorbell and it's been a really up and down experience. First, you must check that the doorbell is compatible with your existing doorbell's wiring. Luckily, my transformer was in an easy to locate place and my current voltage was compatible. However, this may be an issue in older homes. The installation is pretty straightforward. You scan the QR code on the back of the doorbell or on the instructions included in the package and the Google Home app provides a walkthrough. I didn't have to drill any additional holes as the Nest Doorbell lined up with my existing doorbell. Everything was going smoothly until it came to mounting the doorbell itself to the base plate. The wiring provided in the package is much too long. After hooking everything up, all of the wiring would fit behind the doorbell. The instructions say to just tuck the wiring into the wall, however the hole in my doorframe was not large enough to do that. So after some Macgyver-ing of the wires, I was finally able to get it on to the base plate correctly and the security screw that is on top of the doorbell to fully secure it to the base plate would not screw in. I double and triple check that everything was lined up, I could see though the hole in the top that it was lined up, but no matter how much I twisted the screw, it would not secure. I've also had issues with the doorbell ringing my mechanical chime indoors. I have plenty of experience in wiring and electrical work and have made sure everything is setup correctly and the indoor chime refuses to ring. After a lot of troubleshooting and research, it seems that this generation has an issue with the included puck that you attach to the chime. I'm guessing I'm just one of many that got a dud. I recently bought a new router to help manage all of my smart devices and you cannot simply change the SSID that this doorbell is connected to, you have to factory reset the doorbell in order to hook it up to a new wifi connection. However, even with all of these issues that I've experienced, the video and audio quality are excellent. The video is clear and crisp even at night and you get 24 hours of history for free. The audio is clear and can pickup noises from a significant distance. Overall, you might have an easier experience than I have had and the quality of the video is worth it, especially if you have other Google smart devices that can integrate with the doorbell, but the issues that I've had, particularly the inability to ring the indoor chime, makes me wish I had gone a different direction.
Google Nest Doorbell offers a range of features that will help you to feel more secure and comfortable in your home.One of the standout features of this smart doorbell is the ability to two-way talk with visitors or delivery people. This feature is particularly useful if you're not at home but want to make it look like you are. With the ability to converse with people at your door, you can give the impression that you're inside and deter potential threats. Additionally, the 145° diagonal view offers a sharp and vivid picture, rain or shine, day or night, ensuring that you can see everything that's happening at your front door.The Google Nest Doorbell also offers night vision capabilities, which is especially useful if you're away from home and want to keep an ... MoreGoogle Nest Doorbell offers a range of features that will help you to feel more secure and comfortable in your home.One of the standout features of this smart doorbell is the ability to two-way talk with visitors or delivery people. This feature is particularly useful if you're not at home but want to make it look like you are. With the ability to converse with people at your door, you can give the impression that you're inside and deter potential threats. Additionally, the 145° diagonal view offers a sharp and vivid picture, rain or shine, day or night, ensuring that you can see everything that's happening at your front door.The Google Nest Doorbell also offers night vision capabilities, which is especially useful if you're away from home and want to keep an eye on your property. With 3 hours of recorded video history as standard, you can review your footage as events occur, helping you to keep track of any suspicious activity.Installing this doorbell is a breeze, as it's designed to be easy to install with existing doorbell power wires. Additionally, it's easy to connect to a Google Home system, making it easy to manage your home video surveillance from one central location.Overall, I am incredibly impressed with the quality of the video and the responsiveness of the system. It is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to enhance their home security.
The Google Nest Doorbell (wired version of the 2nd second generation) has several significant and marked improvements from its predecessor, and is poised to improve the Google Home experience once the Google software catches up. What I found to be an especially wonderful touch is that despite the second generation device being smaller than the first, the mounting holes are reused. As someone who tries to minimize the impact of my improvements, this is a very thoughtful touch in the design process.Starting with the hardware, I immediately noticed that the camera quality has been improved quite substantially from my generation one doorbell thanks to the inclusion of HDR. Nighttime footage during low light looks detailed while daytime footage is no longer washed out. ... MoreThe Google Nest Doorbell (wired version of the 2nd second generation) has several significant and marked improvements from its predecessor, and is poised to improve the Google Home experience once the Google software catches up. What I found to be an especially wonderful touch is that despite the second generation device being smaller than the first, the mounting holes are reused. As someone who tries to minimize the impact of my improvements, this is a very thoughtful touch in the design process.Starting with the hardware, I immediately noticed that the camera quality has been improved quite substantially from my generation one doorbell thanks to the inclusion of HDR. Nighttime footage during low light looks detailed while daytime footage is no longer washed out. Wonderful. New is that Google has transitioned from a widescreen picture to a more vertical orientation. I noticed on my first day what I had been missing! The vertical orientation lends to seeing packages and getting a full view of your visitors instead of a wide view of the low value background. This improvement alone is worth the upgrade. Cosmetically, the slim profile is very modern looking and I receive comments about it from curious guests quite often. Responding to an alert brings up video nearly instantly and is far more swift than similar products I have experienced.Because this device is wired, concern about battery health during extreme temperatures is thankfully a thing of my past. For example, my Ring 4th generation would regularly fail in extremely cold temperatures.The only place that I feel needs some work still is Google Home itself, which is not as refined or organized as Apple’s HomeKit. I understand that major updates are imminent, which is great, and I would never fault a hardware device for the greater ecosystem that it serves.Overall, I am extremely happy with this doorbell and am proud to include it in my ever evolving smart home setup. The quality of the device is so apparent using it and it truly is a pleasure every use. A subscription is necessary to reap the true benefits of the device, but the (cheap) price is well worth it.
