How to connect external hard drive to Nest Wifi?

[CCTC]

Is it possible to connect an external hard drive to Google Nest Wifi so everyone in the house can access it remotely?

[olavrb · Accepted solution]

I've never heard about a NAS not being compatible with Google/ Nest Wifi.

[olavrb]

This has been asked and answered previously. 🙂

• https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Wifi/Connecting-a-USB-drive/m-p/75788
• https://www.reddit.com/r/GoogleWiFi/comments/lrw1ov/help_with_media_storage_on_nest_wifi

[CCTC]

Thanks olavrb. Is all NAS drives compatible with Google Nest Wifi? I'm also concerned that Google Wifi does not have any USB connection. Thanks again!

[olavrb · Accepted solution]

I've never heard about a NAS not being compatible with Google/ Nest Wifi.

[Jeff]

Hey, CCTC.

It looks like olavrb was able to sort out your question for you. I just wanted to check in and see if there was anything else you needed or to see if you were all set here. Let me know if there's more we can do for you.

Thanks.

[CCTC]

Hi Jeff -

I’m still in doubt on how to connect a NAS till Nest Wi-Fi without losing speed/performance. From what I researched, NAS devices primarily uses USB connections. Any tips you can provide? Thanks!

[olavrb]

NAS (network attached storage) devices primarily uses ethernet.

I've connected a 8 port unmanaged switch (Netgear GS108) to my primary Nest Wifi, then connected my NAS and some other devices (Apple TV, PS3, TV, nVidia Shield) to that switch. Like so:

• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6274262?hl=en

[CCTC · Accepted solution]

Thanks! I think a switch is a good alternative solution.

[Jeff]

Thanks for the input, olavrb. 

I just wanted to follow up, CCTC and to see if you needed anything else. If so, just let me know!

Thanks.

[Jeff]

Hi, everyone.
Just one quick final check in here since activity has slowed down. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need help, I would be happy to keep it open. If there's more we can do, just let me know.
Thanks.

[Jeff]

Hi, everyone.
As we haven't had any activity here recently I'm going to go ahead and close the thread. If you have more to add, feel free to start a new discussion.
Thanks