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New Router issue

Random
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Hi,

I've just installed a new router, and now find it is impossible to set up any of my devices with it, unless I had disconnected every single one of them one by one *before* installing it. Now the help seems to suggest I have to factory reset every single one of my 7 or 8 devices and set them all up again. Surely this isn't so?? Literally same user account, same phone, the only change is the WiFi password.

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MplsCustomer
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@Random 

Unfortunately, that's true.  With the older Nest cameras, we could go into the Google Nest app and change Wi-Fi settings. With newer devices and  in the Google Home app you can't.

Now, Google Nest recommends that when you get a new router/modem, you give it the same network name (SSID) and password as on your old router/modem because "In the Home app, Wi-Fi information for cameras and doorbells can’t be updated, so you’ll need to factory reset your device and set it up again in the app. In most cases, you’ll remove your device from the app and add it back."  That's because they have no way to change the Wi-Fi settings except through a factory reset.

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9223711?hl=en#zippy=%2Cuse-the-google-home-app%2Ctry-th...

This same Google Nest Help page says if you can't re-use your old network name and password, then you need to either use "Remove Device" in the Google Nest app or  Google Home app while you are on your old Wi-Fi network, then do a factory reset, and then add it back on the new Wi-Fi network.  See the instructions.

Many customers find they can't make the process work because they didn't remove the camera from the Google Home app while they were on the old Wi-Fi network and are now caught with the camera being inaccessible because it has the old Wi-Fi settings.  They have to resort to contacting Support and hope they find someone knowledgeable to resolve the dilemma.

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Random
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In comparison, it took me roughly twenty seconds to teach my Wiser heating system the new WiFi.

MplsCustomer
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@Random 

Unfortunately, that's true.  With the older Nest cameras, we could go into the Google Nest app and change Wi-Fi settings. With newer devices and  in the Google Home app you can't.

Now, Google Nest recommends that when you get a new router/modem, you give it the same network name (SSID) and password as on your old router/modem because "In the Home app, Wi-Fi information for cameras and doorbells can’t be updated, so you’ll need to factory reset your device and set it up again in the app. In most cases, you’ll remove your device from the app and add it back."  That's because they have no way to change the Wi-Fi settings except through a factory reset.

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9223711?hl=en#zippy=%2Cuse-the-google-home-app%2Ctry-th...

This same Google Nest Help page says if you can't re-use your old network name and password, then you need to either use "Remove Device" in the Google Nest app or  Google Home app while you are on your old Wi-Fi network, then do a factory reset, and then add it back on the new Wi-Fi network.  See the instructions.

Many customers find they can't make the process work because they didn't remove the camera from the Google Home app while they were on the old Wi-Fi network and are now caught with the camera being inaccessible because it has the old Wi-Fi settings.  They have to resort to contacting Support and hope they find someone knowledgeable to resolve the dilemma.

Same ID/password worked fine, now why isn't that on the Chromecast page? 😃

@Random 

It should be highlighted everywhere for Google Nest customers.  Many posts in this forum are from customers with problems after changing routers and/or Wi-Fi settings.

Juni
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Hi folks,

 

@MplsCustomer, thanks for the help.

 

@Random, I hope you've got the answer you're looking for. If you're still in need of any assistance, feel free to let us know. 
 

Best,

Juni

Juni
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Hi there,

 

I just wanted to follow up to see if you still need our help. Please let us know as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
 

Thanks,

Juni

Muddi
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Hey folks,

 

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 assistance, feel free to start a new thread in the community and we’ll be happy to help.

 

Cheers,

Muddi