Automatic or Permanent Priority Device

[abellaj]

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Original Poster:Alan Swenson

Using Google Nest Wi-Fi, is there a way to set a permanent or auto Priority Device?

I work from home (have for 4+ years, but this is common now for many), and would like my work computer to ALWAYS be priority during business hours - especially on days when kids are home from school and competing for internet.

Currently I have to open the app and manually set it every 4 hours, which is incredibly inconvenient... It would be great if I could just set a chosen device either as "always" priority, or automatic on weekdays from 8-5.

The Google Home and Nest apps already allow creating schedules for Family Wi-Fi, why isn't there a schedule for Priority Device? There are also schedules for Nest Thermostats, Cameras, or other devices - where's the schedule for Wi-Fi device priority?

Thanks!

[abellaj]

Hello Alan Swenson,

This is a great idea. It seems like Google is trying to automatically prioritize specific applications (like video calls and Stadia gaming) so there's less need to prioritize a whole device. But, I know this doesn't cover every use-case, so with more people working from home, I can definitely see how it would be nice to have some more control over prioritization. I would encourage you to send this idea directly to Google through the "Feedback" feature built into the Google Home app. 

From: MichaelP

(Gold Product Expert)

[jarodpetty]

I have the same need. I just ran a speed test and got 180 Mbps down. Then set my laptop to "priority device" and got 225 Mbps down.  Wish there was a way to set my device permanently as priority. 

[aksnoball]

I have the same need! 

[yorkadam]

Similar need - commenting the obvious to increase visibility.  Hopefully this makes the list of enhancements.  

[Snager]

Having to set priority every 4 to 8 hours is not ideal and it gets very tedious and cumbersome. I would like to set priority and forget about it till I NEED to change it. Please give us more options!! 

[am7]

Same requirement here! This is an really important feature, I would also like to set the priority on a device permanently.

[Ericco]

I have the same need! 

[Jhonleanmel]

Hey folks,

We appreciate your interest however, we don't have any news to share about a permanent priority-device feature. We're always looking for ways to improve and we'll take it as feedback.

I also suggest that you send feedback by following this link. Let me know if you have other questions or concerns, otherwise I’ll be locking this thread after 24 hours.

Best,

Mel

[jayden2]

I have the same need!