‘WiFi Labs’ Beta Appear on Google Home App for the Nest Router, What Does It Do?

The famous integrated app for all smart home needs, Google Home, may have accidentally revealed to some users a new feature coming for all, and this is known as the "WiFi Labs." The leaker claimed that it may have been part of the beta testing program that was made available to people outside of the pool, previewing the features coming soon.

The WiFi Labs will help bring more accessibility and control to Google's hardware, particularly with its Nest router that is readily available for all to use.

Google Home App's 'WiFi Labs' Beta Appears for Some Users

A Redditor shared the latest development on the Google Home app after spotting a beta feature arrive on his version, with the "WiFi Labs" available for some users. This feature is under the beta testing program of the internet company, and it remains unknown as to why it leaked to several users, or if it was made widely available for some.

Still, this is a significant development for Google Home's platform, especially as it gives the user better accessibility and control over their use of the app, connected to its Nest routers.

According to 9to5 Google, the beta is letting users preview an unreleased feature on the application, allowing more to learn of the latest developments from the Google team, intended for the app.

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New Feature to help Access Google Nest Router Better?

The new features include Safe Filtering for the Guest and Private Network that would help configure the internet access on a home's Nest router. They could block or restrict certain sites or content on the internet for better control of what is available on their network.

Moreover, it allows users the chance to choose between the software channel with the "Update AP Software Channel" option.

There is also the VLAN or Virtual Local Access Network here, as well as giving Google feedback via the Diagnostics Report field.

Google's Upgrades to its Smart Home Features

Google Home is one of the top-regarded apps available for all, centering on its offers to better help control the smart devices in one's house under one platform or infrastructure. One of the previous experiences of Google Home is its voice assistant which would allow users to control different devices through voice commands via the Nest Speaker.

Additionally, its past update allows users to only ring the app when it senses that you or the owner is at home, and would not deliver notifications when one is away. This will help make the notifications more private for the owner, especially if there are other people at home, like one's relatives, children, other family members, or caretakers.

The company also upgraded its features recently for the Matter smart home integration that enables many to access different technologies for the house under one system.

Since then, Google Home provided a platform for the smart home to interconnect devices under one platform, now extending its reach to better features on the internet. The recent WiFi Labs beta on the Google Home app centers on the many features of the Nest Router, to bring features like Safe Filtering, VLAN, and more under its beta.