Changed Rooms and Smart Devices Won't Connect to Google Home Anymore

dddddog on 20/10/2020 - 16:37

Hi folks,

Just a question.

I have changed rooms in my house and I have taken my smart plug (which is connected to a lamp) and Yeelight to the other room.
I have plugged them in and they just don't work anymore. I can't figure out why - the WiFi etc hasn't changed.. .

cannot figure it out.

thanks,

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Comments

  • No Username on 20/10/2020 - 17:11

    Maybe something to do with DHCP? Either restart your Wi-Fi router or Reconnect the Wi-Fi on the smart devices.

  • randombrick on 20/10/2020 - 17:16

    Are they showing up as active clients in your router?

    • dddddog on 20/10/2020 - 20:05

      I'm not sure. I'll have to log in later to see

      Thank you

  • pharkurnell on 20/10/2020 - 17:49
    +1

    more walls between you and the router?
    Further away from the wifi?

    dozens of things it could be

    • dddddog on 20/10/2020 - 20:03

      No, because have mesh router network setup and no issues with that

  • Gronk on 20/10/2020 - 17:56
    +1

    I'd start by checking the wifi signal strength in the new room and go from there.

    • dddddog on 20/10/2020 - 20:04

      Very strong throughout the house

      • Gronk on 21/10/2020 - 10:41

        You've mentioned that you're running a mesh router, did you check to see if it's broadcasting 2.4ghz or 5ghz? Because your smart device will only be able to connect to the 2.4ghz band and I've seen plenty of posts from people who have had issues with their smart devices after upgrading to a mesh network.

        • dddddog on 21/10/2020 - 11:46

          Right,good point.
          I think it runs both 2.4 and 5g
          I'll check today

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 20/10/2020 - 18:12
    +1

    Take it back to the other room and check. Try another room. If your room is still having issues, you probably have issues with signal strength.

    If its's the original Modem/router from your ISP, then that would be part of the issue. That's why some Modem -Routers are $200-300-400-500 upwards, and usually have better signal strength.
    Our DLink was $300, and I still had to connect 2 extenders to get coverage in the garage, as well as our pool filter.

    • dddddog on 20/10/2020 - 20:05

      Interesting.

      Well, I have mesh router set up and network is usually 80mbps+

      Unsure. But will have another play with it tonight

  • mikewall38 on 20/10/2020 - 18:36

    I remember, while setting up my smart devices, i saw a prompt or instruction to make sure the device and google home are set up in one room, as in one virtual room that you create in google home app.

    • dddddog on 20/10/2020 - 20:05

      Interesting.

      Will give that a go.

  • dddddog on 20/10/2020 - 20:03

    Thanks guys

    The WiFi is running alongside or via a mesh router system, the tenda Nova. Wonder if it makes a difference. Can't see how, as it didn't before…

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