The company today launched the OnHub for all your at-home connectivity needs.
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Inside the OnHub application, users can view how much data their home uses on how many devices, plus, the master of the house can set Priority devices, potentially leading to fewer dropped signals for your most used devices.
It’s an unexpected hardware play from Google, and one would think it would come through its Nest subsidiary – stylish home hardware is Nest’s forte, after all. This is a router that doesn’t need to sit under a pile of books or stay stuffed in your closet in shame – it doesn’t look half bad.
Google has just published a blog post unveiling OnHub, a wireless router it has developed in partnership with popular router manufacturer TP-LINK, which it says provides a Wi-Fi experience that’s “that’s fast, secure, and easy to use”. They suggest that it’ll make working with your Wi-Fi easy.
Unsurprisingly, the router is controlled by a single mobile apps that can run on Android and iOS.
This accessibility is reflected in its interface too; the Google’s On app has a simple setup process and informs you of any network issues and how to fix them.
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For specs, the OnHub features 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, and includes “next-generation technologies” like Bluetooth Smart Ready, Weave, and 802.15.4. Stay tuned for news from our second partner, ASUS, later this year. The device will be in stores in the U.S. and Canada in late August or early September. Pre-orders are now live on a long list of retailers.
