How to Connect Google Nest to Wi-Fi

Here is how to connect your Google Nest to your home Wi-Fi network

Follow these steps:

1. Press the ring on the Google Nest to bring up the menu.
2. Select Settings.
3. Turn the ring and select Network.
4. Select your wireless network (it may take a moment for your network to appear).
5. Enter your home Wi-Fi password.
6. Select Done.

Note: If you have trouble connecting your Google Nest or have further questions about your Google Nest then see follow checklist:

Related: How to Connect Google Nest Mini to Wi-Fi 

Recommended Wi-Fi network and router settings

These settings are recommended for use with Nest products. They can help improve the performance of your Nest products and help to resolve Wi-Fi connection problems.

Before you begin

You probably don’t need to make any changes to your Wi-Fi network or router settings unless:

• You’re having trouble connecting your Nest product to Wi-Fi during setup in the app.
• Your Nest product is experiencing connection issues after you’ve set it up in the app.

Before you change any Wi-Fi network or router settings, refer to our Troubleshoot Wi-Fi and connection issues article to check if you can fix the problem you’re experiencing with your Nest product. Do not change Wi-Fi settings unless instructed to.

If you’re not familiar with Wi-Fi access point or router settings, contact your internet service provider (ISP) or router manufacturer for help with these settings.

Summary of recommended settings

Here are the most important recommended Wi-Fi network and router settings for use with Nest products. For more details, refer to the sections below.

• Enable 802.11 b/g/n if you have an 802.11 ac router.
• Set your Wi-Fi router’s DHCP lease time to at least 2 hours.
• Turn on your router’s Power Save Mode (PSM), if you have a Nest thermostat.

Important things to do before you change settings

1. Check that your router and network will work with Nest products
2. Download the manual for your router
3. Back up your router’s current settings
4. Update your router’s firmware or software

Change settings

After you’ve followed the previous steps, you can start to change your router’s settings. It’s recommended to start with basic Wi-Fi router settings first.

Each router is unique, so check the manual for specific information on how to change the settings below.

Note: After you update Wi-Fi settings, you may need to update the Wi-Fi information for your Nest products in the app so that they can connect to your Wi-Fi network.

• Basic Wi-Fi router settings
• Advanced Wi-Fi router settings 
• Reconnect your Nest products, if needed