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Is the Google Wifi still getting security updates?

Google guaranteed security updates for the Google Wifi until 5 December 2021. That period is over: updates may still come, but they are no longer promised.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Guarantee period over

Guaranteed security updates ended on

5 December 2021 or later
Device
Google Wifi (mesh Wi-Fi system)
Basis
Minimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.
As written
05/12/2021
Source
Security updates and security validation results for Google Nest devices (Worldwide)

What to do. Check the date of the latest firmware in the app or admin page. If no update came in the last year, plan a replacement, and meanwhile turn off remote access you do not use.

Support timeline

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Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date; a faded end means "or later".

Questions

Is the Google Wifi still getting security updates?

Google guaranteed security updates for the Google Wifi until 5 December 2021. That period is over: updates may still come, but they are no longer promised.

What does end of life mean for the Google Wifi?

After its end of life, the Google Wifi receives no more security fixes from Google. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.

Where does this date come from?

From the manufacturer: Security updates and security validation results for Google Nest devices. Each date is shown exactly as published.

Every Google device   Mesh Wi-Fi systems from every brand