Google WiFi app to shut down in May, users to be moved to Google Home

Google is looking to bring an end to its Google WiFi app late in May this year. The company will then bring the function controls of Google WiFi and OnHub routers to the Google Home app.

Google is planning to remove the function control of its smart routers from its Google WiFi app. The tech major will reportedly transfer this control to the Google Home app going forward. This function control includes that of Google WiFi and OnHub routers which are currently configurable through the existing Google WiFi app. The app allows users to alter various settings of the WiFi components, including turning it on/ off, check Internet speeds or display a WiFi password. A new report by The Verge states that the app will lose this functionality by May 25. This means those owning a Google WiFi or OnHub router will not be able to make any changes to their networks using the app post the mentioned date in May. The report states that the app will only be good to show the network status post-May 25. Subsequently, the company will completely remove the app from the Google Play Store as well as the Apple App Store.