{"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

The Main Benefits of 5 GHz WiFi <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A BT HomeHub Wi Fi internet router<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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

A Much Higher Connection Speed <\/h3>\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 5 GHz Bandwidth Is Less Congested<\/h3>\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

The 2.4 GHz Devices Can Still Work on the 5 GHz WiFi <\/h3>\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

Ring Cameras, Security Systems, and Doorbells that Operate on 5 G hz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A Ring Indoor Cam box<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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\n

Device <\/span><\/strong><\/td>5 Ghz WiFi Connectivity <\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Ring Cameras  <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Ring Indoor Cam <\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Peephole Cam <\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Floodlight Cam Pro<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Floodlight Cam Plus<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Floodlight Cam<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Spotlight Cam (Battery\/Wired)<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Stick Up Cam (Solar\/Battery\/Plug-in)<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Stick Up Cam Elite<\/td>NO (PoE)<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Security Systems <\/td><\/tr>
Alarm Security Kit <\/strong><\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Alarm Pro Security Kit <\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Alarm Accessories <\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Video Doorbells<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Ring Doorbell Elite<\/td>NO (PoE)<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Doorbell Wired<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Doorbell 1 (1st gen)<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Doorbell 1 (2nd gen)<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Doorbell 2<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Doorbell 3<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Doorbell 3 Plus<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Doorbell 4<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Doorbell Pro<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Doorbell Pro 2<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Smart Lighting <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Ring Pathlight (Solar\/Battery)<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Floodlight (Solar\/Battery\/Wired)<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Spotlight <\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Steplight <\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Ring Motion Sensors<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Clearly, few Ring devices<\/a> have caught up with the 5 Ghz tech, namely only a few doorbells and a single security cam<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is expected to change in the near future though, where most smart homes would rely heavily on the broader band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nest Cameras, Speakers, Doorbells, and Other Devices With 5 Ghz WiFi support <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A Nest cam has just been installed in Elgin IL by a home owner wanting more security<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Google has been actively pushing the usage of 5 Ghz wireless devices since 2012 at the very beginning of the inception of that new tech. Buying Nest<\/a> in 2014 was thus an expected move that was totally in line with Google\u2019s strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019d notice in the following table that there\u2019s an abundance of devices that support the 5 Ghz WiFi standard<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Device<\/span><\/strong> <\/td>5 Ghz WiFi Connectivity <\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Nest Cameras<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Nest Cam With Floodlight<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Cam Outdoor (Standard and IQ)<\/td>YES (USA and Mexico only)<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Cam Indoor (Standard and IQ)<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Doorbells<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Nest Doorbell (Wired\/Battery)<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Hello Doorbell<\/td>YES (USA only)<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Smart Speakers <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Nest Mini<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Hub <\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Hub Max<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Google Home Mini<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Google Home Max<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Other Devices <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Nest Thermostat E<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen)<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Learning Thermostat (1st & 2nd gen)<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Protect<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Secure<\/td>NO<\/td><\/tr>
Nest Wi-Fi System<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr>
Google Wi-Fi System<\/td>YES<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Most Google Nest devices support the emerging 5 GHz WiFi tech, with a few exceptions and limitations. Some devices would only work on 5 Ghz in the USA and Mexico or even the USA alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Namely, the Nest Hello Doorbell<\/a> would operate on the 5 G standard only in the USA. Contrary to that, most of Ring\u2019s doorbell\u2019s have no such restrictions worldwide, where they\u2019ll work on any available 5 G network.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Is the 2.4 GHz a Better Option Than the 5 GHz WiFi? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes a connected device that operates on 5 GHz, like a doorbell or camera, doesn\u2019t operate at the expected performance. Hiccups, delays, or even errors point to a small issue with 5 G connectivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the speed of 5 Ghz connectivity is incomparable, its range and transmissibility aren\u2019t too superior<\/strong>. A 5 GHz signal might have some trouble passing through solid or concrete walls. Even think walls could be problematic if there are too many of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contrary to that, the 2.4 GHz signal doesn\u2019t face that kind of problem, and it has a significantly wider range. This is the situation where you might want to readjust the settings on your camera or doorbell to the lower frequency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, most of the 5 GHz devices can also operate on a lower frequency. Thus, you should always go to the settings, and do a quick test to find out the signal strength for each frequency setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, in the case of a Ring device, you\u2019d read out one of three outcomes based on the RSSI values under ‘Device Health’: <\/p>\n\n\n\n