Nest Wifi devices accessibility overview

Use the built-in accessibility features of your Wifi device and the Google Home app to customize your Wi-Fi experience.

Use your Wifi device’s cognitive enhancement features
Use your Wifi device’s hearing enhancement features
Use your Wifi device’s mobility & dexterity enhancement features
Use your Wifi device’s vision enhancement features

Use your Wifi device’s cognitive enhancement features

Manage executive function challenges by pausing the internet for specific devices using the Google Home app. You can schedule pauses ahead of time for regular routines or pause the internet on demand. Learn how to pause the internet on demand or on a schedule.

Use your Wifi device’s hearing enhancement features

You’ll encounter different light colors and frequency of flashing depending on your device’s status. Check your Wi-Fi network’s status quickly using the device’s LED lights instead of relying on an alert tone from your mobile device.

Nest Wifi Pro router

Color	What it means	What to do
No light	The router has no power.	Check that the power cable is properly connected to your router and a working wall outlet. If your device is already set up and the light appears off, check your light brightness settings in the app. If there's still no light, contact customer support.
No light	The device is online and you've turned off the status light in the Google Home app.	You're online.
Solid white	The device is online. Tip: By default, the light is turned on for online Nest Wifi Pro routers, but you can turn it off in the Home app.	You're online.
Fast pulsing white	The device is booting up.	Wait for the device to boot up. This takes about a minute. When it's done, it'll slowly pulse blue to let you know it's ready for setup.
Fast pulsing white	The device is updating.	Wait for the device to complete the update.
Slow pulsing blue	The device is ready for setup.	Use the Home app to set up your router.
Fast pulsing blue	Pairing is in progress.	Wait for the device to complete pairing.
Solid yellow	Router is factory resetting. Tip: A solid yellow light during setup also indicates a network error on your device.	This can take up to 10 minutes. When it's done, the device will reset itself
Slow blinking yellow	There's a network error or WAN connectivity was lost Tip: This can also be seen on the Nest Wifi Pro mesh point.	Check that the Ethernet cable is connected to both your router and modem and both devices are turned on. You might need to unplug, then plug in each device again. Learn more about fixing network errors.
Fast blinking yellow	The device encountered an error during setup.	Something went wrong. Wait for the device to slowly pulse blue, then try to pair the device again.
Fast blinking yellow	You're holding down the reset button and factory resetting the device.	If you keep holding down the reset button, after about 12 seconds, the light will turn solid yellow. Once it's solid yellow, let go of the factory reset button.
Fast blinking red	Something's wrong.	Critical failure. Factory reset the router. If the light stays red, contact customer support.

Nest Wifi router

Color	What it means	What to do
No light	Router has no power or the light was dimmed in the app.	Check that the power cable is properly connected to your router and to a working wall outlet. If your device is already set up and the light appears off, check your light brightness settings in the app. If there's still no light, contact Wifi customer support.
Solid white, no light, solid white	The device is booting up.	Wait for the device to boot up. This takes about a minute. When it's done, it will slowly pulse white, letting you know it's ready for setup.
Slowly pulsing white	The device is ready for set up.	Use the Home app to set up your router.
Solid white	Router is online and all is well.	You're online.
Pulsing yellow	There is a network error.	Check that the Ethernet cable is connected to both your router and your modem and both devices are turned on. You might need to unplug and plug in each device again. Learn more about fixing network errors.
Fast blinking yellow	You're holding down the reset button and are factory resetting this device.	If you keep holding down the reset button, after about 12 seconds, the light will turn solid yellow. Once it's solid yellow, let go of the factory reset button.
Solid yellow	Router is factory resetting.	This can take up to 10 minutes. When it's done, the device will reset itself and start pulsing white, letting you know it's ready for setup.
Solid red	Something is wrong.	Critical failure. Factory reset the router. If the light stays red, contact Wifi customer support.

Nest Wifi point

The light ring on the bottom of the point shows various statuses.

Tip: The 2 white LEDs on the top of the point indicate volume control and help you know where to touch to control volume. These will appear when music is playing and your hand gets close or when you touch the volume controls.

Color	What it means	What to do
No light Tip: When Nest Wifi points are set up, lights will only appear when you’re interacting with the device.	Nest Wifi point has no power or the light was dimmed in the app.	Check that the power cable is properly connected to your point and a working wall outlet. Try the voice command “Ok Google.” If the bottom lights up when you speak to the point or tap the volume controls, it’s working properly. If your point is already set up and the light appears off, check your light brightness settings in the app. The bottom light could be dimmed or the mute light might be turned off, but your device is working properly. If there's still no light, contact Wifi customer support.
Solid orange	The microphone is muted and turned off.	On the back of the point, move the switch to turn it back on. Tip: Turning off the microphone prevents the point from listening or responding. To interact by voice with your point, the microphone must be on.
Fast pulsing yellow	You’re about to factory reset the device.	Continue holding the factory reset button to reset the device or let go to stop.
Solid yellow	The device is resetting.	Wait for the device to reset itself. It may take several minutes. When it’s ready for set up, the device will slowly pulse white.
Slowly pulsing yellow	There's a network error.	Check the connections between your modem and your router or primary Wifi point. You might need to unplug and plug in each device again. If your network is working, but a particular point isn’t. Try restarting your point in the Home app. If that doesn’t fix the issue, factory reset your point and set it up again. Learn more about fixing network errors.
Slowly pulsing white	The device is booting up or is ready for set up.	Use the Home app to complete the set up.
Fast pulsing white	The voice assistant is listening, thinking, or responding. or You or someone in your home has a notification or reminder.	Once your device is set up, the light will pulse white when interacting with your voice assistant. This is working properly. The light will also pulse white when you have a notification or reminder. This will last for 10 minutes or until the person assigned the reminder asks “Ok Google, what are my reminders?"
Flashing white	Someone in your home is receiving a notification or reminder.	Ask “Ok Google, what are my reminders?"
Pulsing blue	You're receiving a call.	Tap the top of the point or say “Ok Google, answer the call.”
Solid red	Point has an issue.	Factory reset the point. If the light stays red, contact Wifi customer support.

Google Wifi point and OnHub

As of January 11, 2023, OnHub is no longer supported.

Color	What it means	What to do
No light	Wifi point has no power or the light was turned off in the app.	Check that the power cable is properly connected to your Wifi point and a working wall outlet. If your Wifi point is already set up and the light is off, check your light brightness settings in the app. If there's still no light, contact Wifi customer support.
Solid white	Wifi point is online and all is well.	You're online. Tip: For OnHub, this light will be teal.
Pulsing blue	Wifi point is ready for setup.	Set up the Wifi point in app. The light will turn solid white once the Wifi point is online.
Solid blue	Wifi point is factory resetting itself.	This can take up to 10 minutes. When it's done, the Wifi point will reset itself and start pulsing blue, letting you know it's ready for setup.
Pulsing orange	Wifi point has no internet connection.	Check that the Ethernet cable is properly connected to your primary Wifi point and modem. Learn more about fixing network errors.
Pulsing red	Wifi point has an issue.	Factory reset the Wifi point. If it continues to pulse red, contact Wifi customer support.

Use your Wifi device’s mobility & dexterity enhancement features

Control your device with voice commands if you have a condition that limits your ability to interact physically.

Learn how to set up Voice Match and control your devices by voice.

Nest Wifi Pro, Nest Wifi, Google Wifi	Use voice commands on a voice assistant-enabled speaker or display to control your Wifi device. You’ll need to set up the speaker or display in the same home in the Google Home app as your Wifi device.
Nest Wifi point only	You can use voice commands directly on this device.

Use voice commands to check your Internet speed

Available with Nest Wifi or Google Wifi in the Google Home app. You can say "Hey Google, what's my internet speed?"

Use voice commands to pause the Internet on demand or on a schedule

Before you begin, create a Family Wi-Fi group.

You can pause and unpause groups with your voice. Say "Hey Google," then:

"Pause Wi-Fi for [Family Wi-Fi group name]."
"Unpause Wi-Fi for [Family Wi-Fi group name]."

This is available for Google Nest Wifi systems in the Google Home app. Learn more about how to set up Voice Match and control your devices by voice.

Use voice commands on your Nest Wifi point

Your Nest Wifi point has a speaker with a voice assistant. This allows you to play music, manage your Wi-Fi network, find answers, control your connected devices, and more with just your voice. You can set your device to play a brief sound before and after you give a voice command to confirm that it’s recording your instructions.

Turn on Play start sound on your Nest Wifi point

To get a brief sound at the start or end of your request confirming that your Nest Wifi point is recording your command:

Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network or linked to the same account as your Nest Wifi.
Open the Google Home app .
Tap Home All devices , then touch and hold your device's tile.
At the top right, tap Settings Accessibility.
- To get a sound after you say "Hey Google," turn on Play start sound.
- To get a sound after your voice assistant stops listening, turn on Play end sound.

Use your Wifi device’s vision enhancement features

If you have a visual impairment, from low vision to blindness, set up and manage Wifi devices in the Google Home app with a screen reader. Learn how to use a screen reader with the Google Home app.

Minimize the risk of triggering photosensitivity-related conditions, such as seizures or sensory overload, by adjusting the brightness of your Wifi device’s LED lights. Learn how to turn off lights or change light brightness.

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