Google Pro WiFi and Google WiFi point

[Doubletap777]

Can a google wifi point be used on a google wifi pro network as a speaker only?  My router died but I have 3 points with speakers in them.

[olavrb]

No, it can not. Unfortunately.

[Doubletap777]

What an unfortunate waste of good equipment.  Thanks for the reply.

[Jeff]

Hey Doubletap777,

It looks like olavrb was able to answer the question you had. I realize it's not the answer you were looking for, but I can provide some context. The new Nest WiFi Pro communicates point to point on a 6GHz band to avoid congestion at the 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands (where most WiFi devices communicate), and the older models do not have a 6GHz band for communication, hence the incompatibility. 

I did want to check, however, is there anything else I can do for you here? If so, let me know.

Thanks,
Jeff

[Doubletap777]

Thanks for the follow up Jeff.

I do realize how the new Wi-Fi pro communicates, it just would have been ideal if they had designed the older points the speaker as a separate built-in component.

I’ve resorted to purchasing a couple of mini’s to put in there place (found a brand new one for $5 on FB already).

Again, thanks for the input.

Toby

[AbigailF]

Hi folks, 

Thanks for lending a hand, @Jeff.
@Doubletap777, I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any concerns or questions from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Regards,
Abi

[AbigailF]

Hello Doubletap777,

Checking back in should you still have some questions here. Let us know by replying to this thread. 

Best, 
Abi

[Doubletap777]

I received the answer Beas looking for. Thanks 

[LovelyM]

Hey Doubletap777,

Great to know that you already have the answers you're looking for. If you have more questions in mind, feel free to fill me in; otherwise, I'll lock this thread in 24 hours. 

Many thanks, 
Lovely