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Replacement Google WiFi setup

Matt65
Community Member

My Google Nest WiFi router bit the dust and I bought a new one. I can't seem to connect the new one to my existing google home setup. I am able to set it up as a new home and it seems to work like that, but I don't really want to setup all my devices again on the new home, I'd rather just integrate the new one in, if possible with the same WiFi network name and password.

Is this possible or should I just give up the ghost?

Also, if I do have to use the new Google home, how would I re-setup (factory reset) the old access points?

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PatrickP_Viking
Gold Product Expert
Gold Product Expert

In short, you will need to remove the old device from the home and set up the new one. It will not allow you to set it up on the existing home because one already exists.

This article will help you with doing the reset. You will just follow the normal process afterwards to set up the new device. You will need to reset the points and set them up as well.

Factory reset your Wifi device

I appreciate the answer, but I already setup a new home and most of my devices in it.

AbigailF
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey folks,

Thanks for lending a hand, @PatrickP_Viking.
@Matt65, I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any concerns or questions from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Thanks,
Abi

Matt65
Community Member

I'm good, it was easier than I thought to re-setup all my devices and routines.

 

Thanks,

Matt

AbigailF
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hello Matt65, 

Awesome — glad to hear that your issue is fixed. It looks like we can consider this one complete, so I will lock the thread shortly unless I can help out with anything else. 

Best, 
Abi