r/GoogleWiFi

Just switched to Google Fiber and suddenly certain websites wouldn’t load on my phones (Reddit and others. Pretty much anything that wasn’t the main google search page). The sites were working fine when I had AT&T but I switched from AT&T due to the internet constantly having outages for 12+ hours. Had google fiber technicians come out but they didn’t fix it (they searched on Gemini and Gemini said it was an iPhone issue) so they said it wasn’t a google problem and left.

So I found solution and this worked for me so hoping others who have this issue can use this to help as well. It is a google fiber issue, just probably not one a field tech is supposed to resolve. I think it’s a network issue. Their DNS resolver is failing to resolve certain domains.

The fix: override your phone's DNS with a public one (Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 or Google 8.8.8.8). I just used 1.1.1.1 and it worked for me.

iPhone: Settings -> Wi-Fi -> tap the ⓘ next to your network -> Configure DNS -> Manual -> delete what's there -> Add Server -> enter 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 (or both) -> Save.

Android (Samsung): Settings -> Connections -> More connection settings -> Private DNS -> "Private DNS provider hostname" -> enter one.one.one.one -> Save.

Android (Moto): Settings -> Network & internet -> Private DNS -> enter one.one.one.one

Wait up to 30 minutes. Should work after this.

I have a very simple home network setup

ISP —— ISP Router with integrated wifi (Device B) —— Google wifi (main) and 3 connected mesh pods

✅ Amazon.com works on mobile hotspot on my laptop
✅ Amazon shopping app works on 5G

✅ Amazon.com works on SSID of Device B on my laptop
✅ Amazon shopping app works on Device B

🚫Amazon.com not working via Google WiFi SSID
🚫 Amazon shopping app not working via Google WiFi SSID

Troubleshooting done so far:
- Disabled Preferred Activity
- Changed DNS from ISP to Google, Cloudflare, NextDNS, OpenDNS
- Disabled IPv6
- Disabled guest WiFi
- Changed LAN subnet pool
- Disabled Family WiFi setup
- Did factory reset

I know some of these steps have no relation to the issue but tried. Looking for ideas on how to resolve.

We just moved to a 3,200 sq foot home that is made of stone and cinder block. I had a Google Mesh Wifi I bought several years ago but never used. I have Verizon FiOS and was told to disconnect to FiOS router and connect the Google Mesh router using the Google Home app. When I connect the mesh router, it turns green for a bit but then orange. I try to add it to my Home App and it says it cannot connect. What am I doing wrong here?

So I’ve been dealing with my main router (Google wifi)
Disconnecting repeatedly everyday
Even when the wifi is connected via Ethernet to my PC it has slow and constant buffers then proceeds to disconnect randomly and flash yellow

I called Google support to no help with them just recommending all the troubleshooting I’ve already done online ….

So as of now I just did a factory reset on the devices for the 20th or so time this year and it’s working fine temporarily

But in the next 24 hours when it goes back to constant crashing and having to unplug router point and plug back in hoping it’ll connect (sometimes 10+ times a day)
what can I do ????

I don’t feel like spending 300$ on a new mesh system

I use 1 router and 2 points

I have no issues from my ISP and modem is fine

Anyone had similar issues that can help

I was having connection issues so I had a new ethernet port added in my home office. I just connected the mesh point to the wall and it now shows no mesh. I restarted the network, left each unplugged for 10min and then plugged back in. It now shows as hardlined, but still no mesh. Any ideas how to get the mesh back?

Its a nest wifi pro*

I went to a GoodWill today and saw on the shelf a 2 pack of AC-1034 Google Nest Wi-Fi routers with the long USB-C power cords. They were both in a plastic bag and were priced at $10. I did not do much research while I was there as it was right near closing time.

I got home, wiped them down as they were a tad dirty and then did some research on them. After doing that research I am torn if I should even keep them or just toss or donate them back. Or toss the routers and keep the USB-C Power cords lol

I currently just use my ISP modem/router and its got Wi-Fi 6 and does A-Ok.

Any input would be appreciated.

I’m trying to reconfigure my WiFi set-up by using my Google pucks as access points but it keeps trying to create its own network instead of boosting the current Arris one.

Ditched Google wifi router after months of have low wifi connection to my dell laptop. My new ATT router works perfectly for my dell.