Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating Google Nest Wifi mesh systems for overheating, connection drops, and speed throttling under normal household use.
Reported Issues
Users report:
- The primary Google Nest Wifi router overheats under multi-device load, causing throttling or complete temporary loss of service
- The system requires daily reboots to restore speed or stability
- Simple file transfers or sustained uploads cause the router to thermal throttle or shut down
- YouTube videos and forums offer DIY cooling hacks—indicating a widespread, recognized pattern
- Many customers ultimately replaced Google Nest Wifi mesh entirely due to persistent instability
Because Nest markets itself as a simple, family-friendly whole-home solution, consumers may not expect such thermal limitations under ordinary loads.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Overheating performance under foreseeable use may contradict the marketing of Google Nest Wifi for:
- Multi-device households
- 4K streaming
- Smart-home environments
- Reliable, long-term mesh coverage
Potential claims include:
- False advertising (performance, stability, thermal capacity)
- Implied warranty of merchantability
- UDAP misrepresentations regarding system capability and home-wide load handling
A router that collapses under normal usage materially reduces the value of the system.
Signs You May Be Affected
- Purchased Google Nest Wifi or Nest Wifi mesh since 2019
- Router becomes hot, slows down, or drops connections under load
- System needs daily or frequent reboots
- Speed throttles dramatically when the network is busy
- Replaced the system due to reliability problems
If these issues apply, fill out the form below or contact [email protected] or (202) 470-3520.