Why cannot update name of new WiFi network on Nest Hub? Maybe lately, you just updated your router, but the name of your WiFi network changed. When you try to open the Google Home app from your iPhone, the tile of your Nest Hub looks grayed, which means disconnected. This change makes you cannot access the settings menu. Now, is it possible to update the setting of your device to the new WiFi network?
Google released the second gen of Nest Hub smart display as a smart hub and an entertainment device. You can use it for many things and it works like a tablet that can make you stream some great entertainment options including Netflix and streaming music. Also, you can use it to control other smart devices including smart TV and smart lights. The main highlight of this smart display is the presence of Sleep Sensing to track your sleep schedule, duration, and sleep quality.
How to Solve Cannot Update Name of New WiFi Network
When you want to change your Wi-Fi network setting, it is important to access the settings of your device from the Home app. But, if that is impossible to do, you can try to do a factory reset. Here is how to factory reset Google Nest Hub.
Alternatively, you can temporary change the network SSID. This action helps you to access the settings and then choose Forget Network. This second method probably can help you to set it up again using the new SSID from your network. Here is how to set up Nest Hub.
It is important to note that many Google Nest smart speakers have no option to update the Wi-Fi settings. Therefore, you can remove the Google Nest device from the Google Nest app first. Or, you can remove it from the Google Home app while you are still using the old Wi-Fi network (if it is possible). After that, you can do a factory reset. Continue the process by reinstallling nest hub from the Google Nest app or Google Home app on the new Wi-Fi network.
Jump to other key sections for Nest Hub WiFi problems:
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- My Google Nest Hub Not Connecting to WiFi only Matter Device
- Changing WiFi password
- Nest Hub is not connecting to WiFi
- Google Nest Hub display “Check Internet Connection”
- Google Nest Hub won’t communicate
Conclusion
When you cannot update name of new wifi network on Nest Hub, there are three ways to do so. First, you can do a factory reset. Second, try to change the network SSID and then setting your nest hub up again by using the new SSID. The last is by removing your device first from the app while using the old Wi-Fi network, and factory reset it. After that, reinstall your nest hub by using the new Wi-Fi network.
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