Google Wifi got an unexpected refresh this week, bringing the one of the best mesh wifi routers into its second generation. The new refresh brings minor changes to its appearance and a lower price for a three-pack of Google Wifi Points than both Google Wifi’s first generation and the more premium Google Nest Wifi.
Hey Carmelo, thanks for the tweet! That’s right, Google Wifi (2nd Gen) looks similar to the 1st Generation Google Wifi with minor visual differences and a lower price than its predecessor and Nest Wifi. Learn more here on how each of our devices compare: https://t.co/VNI78TOPcCJune 29, 2021
According to the US and UK product pages for Google Wifi, the new refresh is selling for about $60 / £30 less than the Gen 1 Wifi for a three-pack of network points. A single Google Wifi network routers remains the same price as before, $99 / £89 / about AU$199.
While the new refresh appears to be available in the US and UK right now, Google Wifi devices are not for sale anywhere on Google’s Australian product page (at least we couldn’t find it), so Google may be preparing to launch the new refresh in that region as well sooner rather than later.
A Google representative told TechRadar that Google Wifi Gen 2 provides an “Improved work from home experience [and] expanded the preferred activities by adding support for Microsoft Teams, Slack, Webex, GoToMeeting.”
The rep also pointed to new additions to the Google Home App, specifically the new Network Insight feature that can help users figure out when and why their internet speeds are slowing down.
Australia loses Google Wifi – for now
Google Wifi also appears to have vanished from Google’s Australian product page entirely, a strong indication that Google is preparing to release the new refresh in that market as well.
While we followed up with Google about the missing Google Wifi listing on its product page in Australia, we have yet to hear back so all we can do is speculate that an Australian release is likely coming pretty soon. When we get further clarity on the situation with the Australian market, we’ll be sure to update this page.