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Google Nest Wifi Router and Point Receive October 2026 Software Update
Key points
- Nest Wifi router updated to software version 14150.883.1264.
- Nest Wifi point updated to software version 1.56.539812.
- Update includes enhanced mesh network resilience and DNS fallback.
- Stability and security vulnerability fixes are also included.
- Google released details on firmware updates for Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro on October 29, 2026.
- Chromecast with Google TV (4K) received an update with the August 2026 Android Security Patch Level.
- Chromecast with Google TV (4K) update includes connectivity, media streaming, and display performance improvements.
- Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is also receiving this update.
- Nest Wifi Pro update enables automatic failover to ISP DNS when public DNS is blocked.
- Nest Wifi Pro update enhances node setup reliability.
- Nest Wifi Pro update optimizes mesh RSSI and client-steering performance.
- Nest Wifi Pro update enhances wpa_supplicant and DHCP client stability.
- Nest Wifi Pro update includes rolled up Google Home Platform updates.
- Google Home, Google Home Mini, and Nest Audio received updates for enhanced streaming performance.
- Google Home, Nest Audio, and Nest Mini received updates for faster and more reliable local device discovery in the Google Home app.
- Speaker Pair Volume Tuning update improves audio quality by reducing boomy bass and ensuring minimum volume levels remain audible.
- Bluetooth Audio Streaming on Resume bug fixed where audio paused after a voice “resume” command.
- Speaker Group & Stereo Pair Visibility issue fixed where groups disappeared in the Google Home app.
- Smart speakers can now connect to Wi-Fi 7 access points using WPA3 security.
- Users can now end Google Meet calls using voice commands.
Software Update Details
Google has rolled out the second software update of the year for its Nest Wifi router and point devices. The Nest Wifi router is now on software version 14150.883.1264, and the Nest Wifi point is running version 1.56.539812. This update follows a previous release in April.
Key Improvements
The changelog for the October 20, 2026 update lists two primary improvements. These include enhanced mesh network resilience and DNS fallback improvements, which aim to improve network stability and connectivity. Additionally, the update incorporates other stability and security vulnerability fixes.
Update Process
Google Wifi and Nest Wifi devices are designed to update automatically overnight. Users can manually check their device's software version through the Google Home app by navigating to the Nest Wifi router in the 'All devices' tab, selecting the settings gear icon, and then finding 'Software information' under the 'Wi-Fi information' section.
Updates
- Google released details on firmware updates for Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro on October 29, 2026.
- Chromecast with Google TV (4K) received an update with the August 2026 Android Security Patch Level.
- Chromecast with Google TV (4K) update includes connectivity, media streaming, and display performance improvements.
- Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is also receiving this update.
- Nest Wifi Pro update enables automatic failover to ISP DNS when public DNS is blocked.
- Nest Wifi Pro update enhances node setup reliability.
- Nest Wifi Pro update optimizes mesh RSSI and client-steering performance.
- Nest Wifi Pro update enhances wpa_supplicant and DHCP client stability.
- Nest Wifi Pro update includes rolled up Google Home Platform updates.
- Google Home, Google Home Mini, and Nest Audio received updates for enhanced streaming performance.
- Google Home, Nest Audio, and Nest Mini received updates for faster and more reliable local device discovery in the Google Home app.
- Speaker Pair Volume Tuning update improves audio quality by reducing boomy bass and ensuring minimum volume levels remain audible.
- Bluetooth Audio Streaming on Resume bug fixed where audio paused after a voice “resume” command.
- Speaker Group & Stereo Pair Visibility issue fixed where groups disappeared in the Google Home app.
- Smart speakers can now connect to Wi-Fi 7 access points using WPA3 security.
- Users can now end Google Meet calls using voice commands.
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How outlets covered it
Google released firmware updates for Google Home and Nest speakers, including the Google Home, Google Home Mini, and Nest Audio. These updates address issues such as audio streaming performance, Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi 7 compatibility, and Google Home app visibility for speaker groups. The updates aim to improve overall device functionality and user experience across several models.
Google released details on firmware updates for Chromecast with Google TV (4K and HD) and Nest Wifi Pro. The updates include security patches, performance improvements for Chromecast, and networking and security enhancements for Nest Wifi Pro.
Google released a software update for Nest Wifi router and point, bringing enhanced mesh network resilience, DNS fallback improvements, and stability fixes. This update addresses network performance and security for existing Nest Wifi devices.