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rh00
Mar 17, 2018Tutor
Orbi and New Nest Hello
Just replaced Ring Pro doorbell with Nest Hello doorbell. Then found out it's not compatible with most of the Orbi products! Why won't Orbi work with Nest and is there an immediate fix coming our way...
FURRYe38
Mar 19, 2018Guru - Experienced User
You will need to contact the NEST Mfr to see if they are aware of some of there products not working with the Orbi system. Its there job to update and develop there products and test and find issues and if there is a collaboration, then they and NG can work together to fix issues.
I have 2 NEST controllers and they work find with my system.
Try disabling Beamforming, MIMO, Daisy Chain and Fast Roaming and test with your devices.
Contact the MFr of the device and ask for additional help and info.
rh00
Mar 19, 2018Tutor
Thanks for your suggestions. Apparenly the new Nest Hello and several of the Nest Cameras so not work well with mesh wifi systems and Orbi is one of them. I've talked to very senior tech support at Nest and they seem to be looking to Netgear for a fix. I hope they colloborate and get this fixed for the long haul.
The suggested fix does not repair the issue with Nest Hello but may with some fo the other products. Thanks again!