Google Wifi – Migrate Google Wifi to the Google Home App

Category: Google Wifi → Account & App Management

Overview

Google Wifi networks can now be managed through the Google Home app. Network management features are no longer available in the Google Wifi app.

After migration, you can:

• Manage your Wi-Fi network
• Add and remove home members
• Run speed tests
• Manage parental controls
• View connected devices
• Configure network settings

Important

Migration cannot be reversed.

Before You Begin

Verify the following:

✓ You are using the Google Account that owns the Google Wifi network.

✓ The Google Home app is installed and updated.

✓ The Wi-Fi network is online.

✓ A Google Home home has been created.

Important

The Google Home app supports one Wi-Fi network per home.

If you manage multiple Wi-Fi networks, create a separate Google Home home for each network.

Migrate Your Network

Step 1: Open Google Home

1. Open the Google Home app.
2. Sign in with the same Google Account used in the Google Wifi app.

Step 2: Import Your Network

1. Tap Add Device or Service.
2. Tap Import Google Wifi Network.
3. Tap Next.
4. Select the home where the network will be migrated.
5. Confirm the network.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Migration Flow

Google Wifi Network
↓
Google Home App
↓
Import Network
↓
Transfer Settings
↓
Network Available In Google Home

After Migration

Once migration is complete:

✓ Network settings become available in Google Home.

✓ Connected devices become visible in Google Home.

✓ Parental controls are managed through Google Home.

✓ Speed tests can be run from Google Home.

✓ Google Wifi app management features are replaced by Google Home management.

Manage Home Members

Existing Google Wifi managers are not automatically retained.

After migration:

1. Open Google Home.
2. Open Home Settings.
3. Add household members.
4. Assign permissions.

Permission Types

Admin

• Full home access
• Network management
• Device management
• Member management

Member

• Limited access
• Device control
• Permissions assigned by Admin

Migration Troubleshooting

"Import Google Wifi Network" Is Missing

Verify:

✓ You are signed in with the network owner's Google Account.

✓ A Google Home home has been created.

✓ The Google Home app is updated.

No Networks Available To Migrate

This may occur if:

• The network was already migrated.
• The network was originally created in Google Home.
• You are signed in with the wrong account.

Fix

1. Verify the network owner account.
2. Switch accounts in Google Home.
3. Retry the migration process.

Migration Fails

Migration may fail if:

• The Wi-Fi network is offline.
• Devices are disconnected.
• Internet service is unavailable.

Fix

1. Verify Google Wifi devices are powered on.
2. Confirm internet service is active.
3. Confirm the network appears online in the Google Wifi app.
4. Retry migration.

Migrate a Network for Someone Else

If you manage a family member's network:

1. Join their Google Home home as an Admin.
2. Migrate the network into their home.
3. Add them as an Admin.
4. Verify they can manage the network.
5. Leave the home if desired.

Migration Support Flow

Network Owner
↓
Admin Assists
↓
Network Migrated
↓
Owner Gains Access
↓
Admin Removed (Optional)

Best Practices

✓ Use the network owner's Google Account during migration.

✓ Confirm the network is online before starting.

✓ Create separate homes for separate networks.

✓ Verify permissions after migration.

✓ Test network management features after completion.

Quick Reference

Open Google Home
↓
Import Google Wifi Network
↓
Select Home
↓
Complete Migration
↓
Verify Settings
↓
Manage Network