Google Nest Wifi comes to Canada

Google's new mesh router is now available in Canada. The one-pack Nest Wifi router costs $229, the two-pack goes for $349, and the three-pack retails for $459. This follow-up to Google Wifi is backwards compatible. It has two ethernet ports, and it offers Bluetooth connectivity. The Thread functionality, which can turn the Nest Wifi into a smart home hub, won't be available at launch. This mesh router is now accessible through Google's Home app, so it's easier to manage. It now has 25 percent greater coverage than its predecessor, as well. It supports internet speeds of up to 2.2Gbps, with one router covering 2,200 sq ft., the router and a point covering 3,800 sq. ft., and the three-pack is covering 5,400 sq. ft.

The Nest Wifi now also supports Assistant through its points, making it work similarly to a Home Mini or Nest Mini. It even has the same speaker as the Nest Mini. It isn't available on the main router, though. So, you'll need to get the router plus the Wifi point or point to get this feature.

Review: Google OnHub Wi-Fi Router

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

A useful feature is the ability to choose and prioritize one device in your network for up to four hours. If I am uploading video (or downloading files from a cloud backup), I can prioritize the machine I am using over the other devices on the network. 

Wi-Fi routers are the least sexy devices consumers have to deal with. They’re usually designed to be well out of view (ugly), have arcane set-up and maintenance requirements, and are rarely brought out (unless something goes wrong and they need to be reset).

Google’s OnHub purposely defies all the aspects of a router. It is designed to be kept in the open and even shown off as a piece of functional furniture. It requires very little set-up and almost no maintenance. Inherently easy to use with an iOS or Android enabled smartphone that runs through the setup in a number of minutes

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Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1750 HD brings new 802.11ac standard

Linksys announced the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router with 802.11ac technology accompanied by a compatible Universal Media Connector to connect devices such as Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and game consoles at Gigabit speed, wirelessly.

The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1750 HD Video Pro has the best Wi-Fi performance in the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router portfolio and, together with the Linksys AC Universal Media Connector, is now available through retail and online stores in Canada.

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