Each Google Nest Wifi device or Google Wifi point has a unique QR code printed on a label on the bottom of the device. When setting up a new router or point, you need to scan this code with your phone’s camera in order to connect your phone to the device.
If the QR code label is missing or you’re unable to scan it with your phone, you can manually retrieve a Nest Wifi device or Google Wifi point code and enter the QR code into the Google Home app.
Nest Wifi router
- Using an Ethernet cable, connect a computer directly to the Nest Wifi router that's missing the QR code label.
- Open your computer’s web browser and go to http://192.168.84.1/api/v1/status.
- Look for the “setupNetwork” section of the output.
- Find the “ssid” (this will be the name of the setup Wifi network) and the “psk” (this will be the password used to connect).
- Manually connect to the SSID and enter the PSK to connect to the Nest Wifi router and begin the setup process.
Nest Wifi point
If you’re unable to scan the QR code, tap Continue without scanning, then enter the setup key on the bottom of your device.
Google Wifi point
- Using an Ethernet cable, connect a computer directly to the Google Wifi point that's missing the QR code label.
- Open your computer’s web browser and go to http://192.168.84.1/api/v1/status.
- Look for the “setupNetwork” section of the output.
- Find the “ssid” (this will be the name of the setup Wifi network) and the “psk” (this will be the password used to connect).
- Manually connect to the SSID and enter the PSK to connect to the Wifi point and begin the setup process.
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