![]() ![]() ![]() Eero uses beamforming to tailor the transmitted data and Mu-MIMO to maximize bandwidth, but this router lacks the latest, Wi-Fi 6 technology. Each unit has three built-in antennas and Bluetooth 5.0 for use during setup and when communicating with household devices. Small and unobtrusive, the Eero devices are stuffed with powerful wireless technology. That's much larger than the typical home, making the Eero three-pack an inexpensive way to fill a house or apartment with Wi-Fi. Each device can cover 1,500 square feet, while the three-pack is good for a 5,000-square-foot home. According to the company, there's no limit to the number of Eero devices on a network, although the returns will likely diminish at five or six extensions. A reset button on the bottom of the device lets you wipe it clean of settings.ĭespite being new and fresh, the current gear can work with older Eero units. The Eero units can connect either wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable and are perfect for plugging in a printer or network storage device. The Eero devices I looked at had a pair of gigabit RJ45 Ethernet ports, which is a step forward compared to the Nest Wifi extensions, which are wireless only. The company also sells the Eero Beacon ( $119), a plug-in, wireless-only extension the tri-band, high-performance Eero Pro ( $199) and the Eero Pro 6 ( $229). That's more than half off the price of the previous iteration and a bargain compared to the $349 Nest Wifi three-pack. While the three-pack of devices costs $169, individual extensions are $69 each. It's not an Alexa endpoint, but if you have an Echo speaker, it can respond to commands like "Alexa, turn off Eero's LED."Įach Eero can act as a router or extension, depending on how it's configured. The Eero device also misses the opportunity to double as a smart speaker or house-wide sound system, because it lacks the speaker, microphone and audio amplifier that Nest Wifi and Orbi Voice have. In addition to the new, faster, and more powerful hub, Eero is also releasing a smaller product called the Beacon.Eero is available in any color so long as it's white, making for a rather plain contrast with the Nest Wifi's pastel color choices. It is designed to extend the range and coverage of your Wi-Fi network just like the other hubs, but it has an even smaller size and plugs directly into a wall outlet. Starting today, you can order an Eero kit with one Eero hub and one Beacon for $299 $100 more gets you the hub and two Beacons. All kits are expected to start shipping in a few weeks.Ī “Pro” system is also available for $499, which includes three Eero hubs. New hardware isn’t the only thing from Eero today - the company is also launching a new subscription service called Eero Plus. The service, which costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year, provides enhanced parental controls a security service that Eero says will protect your network and devices from malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks and priority access to Eero’s customer support. CEO Nick Weaver describes the services as “similar to Amazon Prime,” and says the company will add more features to it without raising the cost in the future.Įver since Eero launched its first mesh router, the market has been flooded with similar ideas and systems. Incumbents like Netgear, Linksys, and TP-Link have all released mesh home router systems, and even Google and Samsung are in the router game now. ![]()
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