Thanks, Jake.
Honestly, it's not helping that Google has multiple names for its devices, and seems to use them interchangeably in documentation. So let's start over to make sure we're on the same page.
I have a standard ethernet DSL service. That is connected to my house's wifi router, which is a D-Link DIR-645, which broadcasts the wifi signal for the whole house.
Connected to this network are 3 primary devices, 3 smart outlets, one Roku box, and one RoKu TV. The outlets have worked more or less without incident since being set up over a year ago, and TV connections are solid, with the occasional dropped connection.
I have 2 Google minis, One is a MiniHome, and the other is a NestMini. I also have a basic Lenovo clock radio that is Google compatible. In Home, under settings, under Wifi, it simply lists my home wifi name. There are no options for testing or anything else. I don't know what the difference is between Nest Wifi and Google Wifi, and I see never heard of "points" before today.
Neither of my Google minis have ethernet ports. They are both simple, round devices that resemble half-flattened muffins, with power cords, that connect to the D-Link home wifi. One of the devices is intended to autopair with an HK Invoke wireless speaker for playback; however, as reported, this connection often drops during streaming sessions, and I have to re-pair the device with every new session. This process sometimes works, oftentimes doesn't, and I haven't been able to determine any standard, repeatable way to pair the desired output speaker without random results.
It's more than frustrating. "Plug and play" is supposed to be just that. This isn't that. Are my Google devices obsolete? If so, why? Do I need a new router? Very confused.
Thank you.
