{"id":343,"date":"2022-03-16T14:54:13","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T14:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/?p=343"},"modified":"2022-04-11T22:51:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T21:51:40","slug":"ring-nest-5-ghz-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/ring-nest-5-ghz-support\/","title":{"rendered":"5 GHz WiFi Is Good… But Does Ring & Nest Support It?!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Before the days of ‘fast’ internet, we had slow modems with max speeds of 56 Kbps – yes, kilobits – not megabits. Then ‘fast’ (ADSL) internet came out, offering megabit speeds. However it also meant that wires were needed everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thankfully wireless internet – WiFi – came out, offering fairly fast speeds out 2.4 GHz WiFi. But as internet became faster, 2.4 Ghz seemed slow – so 5 Ghz WiFi was rolled out instead. This offered much faster speeds – potentially close to gigabit wireless speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We do know that 5 Ghz WiFi is good, but does Ring & Nest support it? Read on to the end of this article to find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every new technology comes with a host of features that have never been experienced before. And along with that package, there are often some concerns. Let\u2019s start with why the 5 GHz tech is really awesome and then take a look at the counterarguments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Data transfer can go as high as 1300 Mbps with a 5 GHz device, as opposed to the maximum transfer rate of 600 Mbps max for a 2.4 GHz device<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This guarantees the smooth and optimal operation of any connected device. Downloads, resolutions, and response rates to the various servers should be incredible at that triple speed. However, there\u2019s a little snag here. Most devices operate at much lower speeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hardware sometimes lags a little behind hi-tech innovations<\/a>. It\u2019s not surprising that most devices support transfer rates compatible with the 2.4 GHz tech. Many of these devices do not even reach the allowable 600 Mbps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The global average transmission speed is currently at around 80 Mbps, and some devices operate at speeds as low as 10 Mbps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This situation is expected to change in the near future as the 5 GHz tech takes root and gains more popularity. With that infrastructure available, the appliances and devices would take advantage of the boosted connectivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2.4 GHz bandwidth has been the standard for decades. That\u2019s why most WiFi devices<\/a> operate in that range. This has created a high-traffic situation that occasionally reaches the point of becoming congested. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This overcrowded space is behind the delays and even cut-offs many users suffer from every now and then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Contrary to that, the 5 GHz range is still wide open. With few devices upgrading to that new option, the airwaves are still fully available<\/strong>. This results in much higher reliability and signal stability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is good news for many users who aren\u2019t too enthusiastic about replacing their current devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Upgrading to 5 GHz WiFi<\/a> would come with a host of benefits, and it wouldn\u2019t entail the extra costs of changing a dozen devices. Besides, most users aren\u2019t too unhappy with the old tech. So the prospect of throwing away their appliance prematurely would hold the 5 Ghz in its tracks<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Luckily, that is not the case at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is only one situation where the 2.4 GHz WiFi still has the upper hand, and that is transmissibility through solid objects<\/strong>. The 5 GHz WiFi band seems to find that a bit hard. Additionally, the range of the higher frequency tech is a bit less than the older 2.4 G routers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All things considered, the extra reliability provided by the 5 GHz tech far exceeds that of its older predecessor; the 2,4 GHz WiFi. And it\u2019s definitely worth having. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re planning on buying a Ring system<\/a>, here\u2019s a summary of which devices support 5 Ghz WiFi<\/a> and which ones don\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe 5 GHz Bandwidth Is Less Congested<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The 2.4 GHz Devices Can Still Work on the 5 GHz WiFi <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ring Cameras, Security Systems, and Doorbells that Operate on 5 G hz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n