What does "Device Usage" actually show (in Google Home app)?

[akira3d]

I am trying to get a feel for how much data each device on my network are using each month.  In the Google Home app, there's an option under WiFi -> Devices for displaying "Usage month" and this shows the upstream and downstream usage per device...but is this just showing the result of generic network activity per device on the Google Mesh?  Or is this specifically showing each device's Internet usage over this period?

If it isn't indicating Internet usage, is there a way to obtain this from within the app?  I know that I can see the mesh's overall Internet data usage from Network -> Internet Speed (for the past day, 7 days, or 30 days)

Is there a way to obtain Internet usage beyond the last month?  If not via the app, is there a place I can go online to access this info?

[myidaho]

My ISP provides daily up and down data.  Check with your ISP, may provide the same summary data on line.

[akira3d]

The ISP only shows my overall daily usage for the past month and total usage for the past four months.  I am looking for a breakdown of the Internet usage per device per month, preferably with separate totals for upstream and down.

[EdwardT]

Hi folks,

@myidaho, thanks for the help!

@akira3d, the Speed tab on the Google Home app shows Real time usage — how much data it has downloaded and uploaded from, and to the internet.

Thanks,

Edward

[akira3d]

I know that, but what I'm asking above is whether or not the total usage per device displayed on the app refers to general network activity or Internet usage.

[EdwardT]

Hi akira3d,

I'm sorry for the confusion. The data usage is supposed to show the total usage of each device that is connected to your Google Wifi.

Thanks,

Edward

[Jeff]

Hi, akira3d.
I just wanted to jump in real fast to see if you saw Edward's explanation and to see if you still needed some help on this or if you were able to get it sorted out. If you are still needing some help, just let us know and we'll be happy to continue helping.
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