Other Android phones: Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot. When the hotspot is activated, connect your other devices to it as you would any other Wi-Fi network.

In a pinch, if you need better Wi-Fi range for another device, you can borrow your unused smartphone to serve as a range extender for a Wi-Fi dead zone.

Xfinity's WiFi PowerBoost looks like it's expanding on Android beyond Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

The Google Nest WiFi Pro is a pretty decent router for several reasons, but at the regular price of $200, it might be a hard sell for some, which is why ...