Can I update my wifi details without having to individually forget/reinstall every single device?

[Georgiecam]

Hello - hopefully, I'm in the right forum.  I have several Google nest speakers dotted around the house, linked with the Home app.  I need to update my wi-fi details (new router) but do I need to individually 'forget then reinstall' every single device in my home network to make this update? 

[MplsCustomer · Accepted solution]

@Georgiecam 

Unfortunately, Google Nest does not make it easy to update Wi-Fi settings on Google Nest devices. That's why their first recommendation is to set the network name (SSID) and password on your new router/modem to the same values you used on your old router/modem.  (That's what we did when we got a new router/modem last year.). Otherwise, you need to remove each device from the Google Home app (or Google Nest app, if appropriate) and do a factory reset (https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10165378).

[kcruzgonzalez]

Hi Georgiecam,

Thank you for posting in the community. Let's work together for a solution.

Based on the information you are reporting, I would recommend you try the next troubleshooting steps:

• Remove all the speakers from the Google Home app. 
• Factory reset Google Nest or Home speakers or displays.
• Complete the setup process on the Google Home app.

 Let me know how it goes and keep me posted.

Regards,

Kevin 

[Georgiecam]

Kevin, with all due respect, you've just suggested that I try the annoying process that I'm looking for an alternative to.  I like MplsCustomer's answer - seems like a good solution.

Thanks MplsCustomer for the info, and thank you both for taking the time to respond  🙂

[Lokilillianna]

Best bet yes