Google is known for overlapping multiple apps at the same time – just look at your messaging strategy. Although Google Wifi and Nest Wifi have a dedicated app for controlling and monitoring your network equipment from your phone, the Google Home app has gained similar features in the past few months. It seems that everything was part of the company’s intentions, since starting next month you will need to use the Home app to configure and customize your wi-fi routers.
Although the dedicated Wifi application does not immediately turn off, as of May 25, it will switch to view-only mode. If you want to configure a new router, add an access point or change any of the network preferences, you will need to migrate to Google Home. The app will be permanently removed from the Play Store in June.
Google directly cites the growth of smart homes as the reason for the move. The Home app now controls almost all gadgets made by the company. Creating specific software only for network equipment seems redundant.
For steps on how to change your Wi-Fi network to the new application, check the Google support forums. You can download Google Home from the Play Store or download the latest version of APK Mirror.
