A GIGABIT SPEED ROUTER, FOR LESS – Supports wifi speeds up to a gigabit, without the premium price tag. eero 6+ is our most affordable gigabit router ever. WI-FI 6 GETS A BOOST – eero 6+ supports additional wifi bandwidth on the 160 MHz radio channel (that’s just wifi talk for faster connectivity). With the eero 6+, you’ll get enough wifi for the whole family to work, stream, and video chat—all at the same time. EXPERIENCE THE EERO TRUEMESH DIFFERENCE – eero’s patented TrueMesh technology intelligently routes traffic to reduce drop-offs and dead spots. SET UP IN MINUTES – The eero app guides you through setup and allows you to manage your network from anywhere. WORLD-CLASS CUSTOMER SUPPORT – Any questions? Our expert wifi troubleshooters are ready to help by phone in the US at +1-877-659-2347 or by support@eero.com. GETS BETTER OVER TIME – Receive automatic updates to help keep your network safe and secure. Online security and additional network management features available via a separate subscription. BUILT-IN SMART HOME HUB – eero 6+ contains a smart home hub to connect compatible Thread and Zigbee devices on your network with Alexa, replacing the need to buy separate hubs. EASILY EXPAND YOUR SYSTEM – With cross-compatible hardware, you can easily add eero products as your needs change.
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A GIGABIT SPEED ROUTER, FOR LESS – Supports wifi speeds up to a gigabit, without the premium price tag. eero 6+ is our most affordable gigabit router ever.
WI-FI 6 GETS A BOOST – eero 6+ supports additional wifi bandwidth on the 160 MHz radio channel (that’s just wifi talk for faster connectivity). With the eero 6+, you’ll get enough wifi for the whole family to work, stream, and video chat—all at the same time.
EXPERIENCE THE EERO TRUEMESH DIFFERENCE – eero’s patented TrueMesh technology intelligently routes traffic to reduce drop-offs and dead spots.
SET UP IN MINUTES – The eero app guides you through setup and allows you to manage your network from anywhere.
WORLD-CLASS CUSTOMER SUPPORT – Any questions? Our expert wifi troubleshooters are ready to help by phone in the US at +1-877-659-2347 or by support@eero.com.
GETS BETTER OVER TIME – Receive automatic updates to help keep your network safe and secure. Online security and additional network management features available via a separate subscription.
BUILT-IN SMART HOME HUB – eero 6+ contains a smart home hub to connect compatible Thread and Zigbee devices on your network with Alexa, replacing the need to buy separate hubs.
EASILY EXPAND YOUR SYSTEM – With cross-compatible hardware, you can easily add eero products as your needs change.
10 reviews for Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi router | 1.0 Gbps Ethernet | Coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft. | Connect 75+ devices | 1-Pack | 2022 release
Rated 5 out of 5
Bruce_5800 –
I wanted to give 4.5 Stars due to a few (minor) CONs — but first I’ll state that I am satisfied with this purchase, and the Eero system. As an I.T. Professional, I’ll give you a detailed assessment of the PROs, and CONs of the Eero system. UP FRONT: If you’re using the system for home use, you will be happy, and Setup is amazingly simple — even for those who are not tech savvy.BOTTOM LINE: The Eero is a great, affordable system and will benefit Home users.PROS: Affordable (especially during Prime Days®)! Great value for the money. Very simple to set up, configure, and expand. NO subscription is required to use Eero — (but I subscribed to the optional $9.99 /month add-on package as I use the extra security features, metrics, and reports). Latest Wi-Fi protocols and security: (the 6+ gives you super-fast speeds and wide bandwidth, and WPA3 is a HUGE improvement in Wi-Fi security over the aging WPA2 encryption. (WPA3 also encrypts the Authentication Header information; making “De-Authentication” Attacks impossible. The mobile App is user-friendly, laid out well, and shows you status of the overall, or individual components of your system. You can see who is connected, organize devices into ‘Profiles’ (groups) — and even set Schedules, and / or Block device(s) from your network. The Eero 6+ system has useful physical Ethernet Ports on each Node device. Software updates can be set to run automatically at a time of your choosing (like overnight). Software updates typically run quickly. Minor updates don’t interrupt your connection; major updates might cause your Wi-Fi to be offline for (5 or so) minutes. Major updates occur infrequently. You can opt to be notified anytime a new / unrecognized device joins your network — this is a great security feature. You can set ‘Schedules’ for Profiles; (for instance, group your kids into their own profile, then have Wi-Fi be available during certain hours, etc.)… Signal coverage (dB gain) is quite strong for a home system. Customer Service has been responsive the 2 times I’ve called them, and I reached a live person! Software Updates often give you new features, which is cool.CONs: (Most of these won’t bother “Home” users; but commercial, or “Enterprise” users may care): MAC-Filtering is not offered: If someone has your PassPhrase, they can join your network. (You’d be notified however when they join; so you could take action and Block them). You cannot suppress (hide) your SSID (Network Name). Some think this is OK though; as hiding your SSID also (ironically) creates other security vulnerabilities, so perhaps this isn’t a true “CON”… The GUEST Network (SSID) *cannot* be associated with a “Profile” — and hence cannot be set to turn ON / OFF automatically. (You can, however manually turn the GUEST network on / off anytime via the mobile app…Perhaps not a true CON, but you can manage your Eero system only via mobile app — no Web interface exists for Eero system management. ** THIS one could be important: DEVICE-STEERING (in other words, the system that “hands-off” a moving device from one Eero Wi-Fi Node to another at your site — is a little wonky. When I move away from Node 1, and stand (a few feet from) Node 2, sometimes my Wi-Fi session is transferred to Node 2 — and sometimes it remains on Node 1 (which is now a weak signal). Not a problem for devices that don’t move (like Ring Doorbells) — but a bit cumbersome for say, a smart phone or tablet that gets moved around the building. This WILL present an issue if you have multiple Nodes, then have a power-failure where some of the Nodes are on battery backup units, and one or more are not. What will happen in this case is that when power is restored, distant devices will connect to {whatever Node(s)} come on-line first. When the closer Nodes are powered back on, those distant devices will remain on the (further away) Node, and you’ll have poor coverage unless you detect this, and correct it by power-cycling all Nodes in the correct order. The way around this is to ensure that either all — or none of your Eero Nodes are on Battery Backup (UPS) units.Finally, the metadata (name, model#, type of device) of devices that join your network (unless made by Ring®) may, or may not populate with useful data. The fields for ‘Manufacturer, Model, and Type of device’ are often blank, or null. The MAC Address however and thankfully is always populated. This is needed to properly identify devices, so this is a good thing.SUMMARY: For Home, or Small Business use, the Eero is an affordable, scale-able, and solid system that will substantially increase the Wi-Fi footprint in your building — especially if you place your Nodes with some forethought, and testing. Most, if not all of the CONs won’t affect Home users, and only those needing ‘Enterprise-Level’ security will care about the detractors I’ve listed. The above is a lot of detail, I admit — but hopefully my exhaustive testing and report here is helpful.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dolakwala Kumar –
Intuitive app interface coupled with stylish hardware. More importantly, the product works really well. Periodic updates addressed early glitches here and there. Very simple setup, and the coverage across the house is now excellent, with fast, uninterrupted internet for those hours of streamed meetings and shows. No regrets buying this at all!
Rated 5 out of 5
Elderhigh –
I have a lot of grandkids that come over and spend the night. They complained about “my Internet” for years. Works great for the wife and me, but the grandkids were not happy. So I decided to try a mesh system.I read a lot about the various mesh systems out there and decided to give the eero system a try. I decided on the 6+ system because it was the latest release and the price was right for three units. The Pro line was just too expensive; for $400 more I did not see a real advantage.Two days after ordering the eero routers arrived. I quickly unboxed and disconnected the Netgear router and remote Access point that I placed on the upper floor.Our house is about 2,800 square foot ranch. The Internet comes into the basement. I placed the first eero router where the old Netgear router was sitting, connected it to the cable modem, then added power to the eero and used the eero app on my iPhone to begin setting it up. Set-up went pretty quick on the first unit. I then connected the open port on the main eero router to a Netgear switch. The Netgear switch is then connected to a MoCA adapter to give me wired Ethernet connections in three other locations in the house. Those three locations also have Netgear switches connected through MoCA adapters. All but one MoCA are 2.5v and one is a 1.1v MoCA.Next I put the second unit upstairs on top of a dry sink cabinet and set that one up with the app which went quickly. Finally, the third app was placed in one of the two bedrooms the grandkids like to use when visiting.Now I started to do speed tests in different rooms and locations throughout the house. I will honestly tell you that at first, I was not impressed. I expected better speeds/bandwidth then what I was seeing. Since only the main router had a wired connection, the other two units relied on a wireless connection back to the main router. In some cases I was only seeing about 50Mbs in most of the upstairs areas. Ugh!Then I decided to check the speed/bandwidt on my main computer which had a wired connection using a MoCA adapter back to a small Netgear switch next to the main eero router. I was only getting ~150Mbs! That was a “WTF” moment as it should have been around 400Mbs which is the bandwidth I have from the Internet provider.More frustration, but I put that issue on hold for a bit. I started moving the two upstairs eero devices around to different rooms and locations. Sometimes they improved, sometimes not. Frustration.Then I decided to move one of the eero devices to the media cabinet where I had a small Netgear switch connected to a MoCA adapter which of course went back to a MoCA adapter connected to the main eero router. I did not do this originally because I tried to locate the two upstairs eero devices as centrally in the house as possibly.That really changed things. Suddenly I was getting better speed and bandwidth from not only the wired upstairs eero device ~400Mbs, but also to the second wireless eero device. So now I had a better wireless signal with the wireless eero device.Then back to the main computer. Still only ~150Mbs. For grins I had a moment where a light went off….let me try shutting the power off to the 1.1v MoCA adapter. Checked the speed on the main computer again, and over 400Mbs. Now I knew that MoCA was backwards compatible, but after this I did some reading. What I missed is that when you mixed versions, the entire MoCA Ethernet will go to the bandwidth of the older MoCA in use. Makes sense now, but what did not make sense was that they same set-up was being used pre-eero install and was not an issue. Then when I reconnected power to the 1.1v MoCA, the speed not the main computer was still at ~400Mbs. I cannot explain that, but I did order a cheap Trendnet 2.5v MoCA from Amazon and replaced the old version so that now all MoCA adapters were at version 2.5.Since everything seemed to be running well now, I just experimented with placement of the remaining eero unit that was being used wirelessly seeing where I got the best speed when devices were connected to it. Finally settled on the guest bedroom.The last thing I did was change the IP addresses and range to match what I had on the old Netgear routers and even assigned four of the hardware devices fixed IP addresses as before.The grandkids have stopped complaining about the WiFi. I am also very happy.I should also add that when the grandkids are not here, we have close to 70 devices connected to the network such as Echo devices in each room, iPhones, iPads, Fire Tablets, TVs, Fire TV units. several computers including Raspberry Pi units (my ham radio hobby related Pi’s), home automation with a Habitat and God only knows what else.My advice if you buy the eero system. Do not get discouraged if you run into issues. Keep trying. Mine was a bit more complicated because of the MoCA Ethernet network and all the devices I have connected. Yours may go in much easier. Try to use a wired connection to at least one eero on each floor of your home. Also keep moving the eero devices around for best placement and speed/bandwidth.If you have issues and questions, eero has great community forums. I never asked any questions, but did use the forums to locate issues/suggestions that others had which helped me quite a bit. In summary, I am very happy with the eero 6+ system.
Rated 5 out of 5
Blaze Llanos –
I am extremely happy with my eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi system. For reference I have a total of 9 throughout my home. Network Room, 5 Bedrooms, Garage, Patio and Office (All are hardwired in via a 24 Port Switch throughout the 6000 sqft house.) Running 1Gig via Spectrum.Pros:Excellent Coverage: Eero 6+ mesh technology provides strong Wi-Fi coverage throughout my home and exterior. I am on a 2 acre property and have 0 dead zones and ensuring a reliable connection in every corner.Fast Speeds: Supporting Wi-Fi 6 it offers faster speeds and better performance, especially in crowded networks with multiple devices.Ease of Setup: Setting up the Eero 6+ is typically straightforward plug, play and run the software update.Reliability: The Eero 6+ Mesh system is known for their reliability, as they dynamically optimize network performance by routing traffic through the best path, ensuring stable connectivity.Smart Home Integration: It can integrate with various smart home devices and systems, allowing you to manage your home network and connected devices conveniently from one place.Security Features: Eero offers built-in security features such as automatic updates, ad blocking, and advanced threat detection, enhancing the overall security of your network.Cons:Cost: The initial cost of purchasing an Eero 6+ system can be higher compared to traditional single-router setups or older mesh systems, especially if you have a large home that requires multiple nodes.Subscription for Advanced Features: Some advanced features, such as Eero Secure (which provides additional security and parental controls), require a subscription fee, adding to the ongoing cost of ownership.Limited Ethernet Ports: Each 6+ Eero node typically has 2 Ethernet ports, which may not be sufficient for users who need to connect multiple wired devices directly to the network. I corrected this by hardwiring from my ethernet drops and then connecting it to a small 5 port switch for anything in the individual rooms that may need to be hardwiredDependence on Internet Connectivity: Mesh systems like Eero 6+ rely heavily on internet connectivity. If your internet service goes down, your entire network could be affected, even for local communication between devices. I combat this by having power ran on my solar system, but if Spectrum is down, so is everything else.Privacy Concerns: Being a cloud-managed system, there may be concerns about data privacy and security, although Eero has implemented measures to address these concerns.Limited Advanced Configuration Options: While Eero is praised for its simplicity, it may not offer as many advanced customization options for users who prefer to fine-tune their network settings extensively.
Rated 5 out of 5
Andrew –
We recently replaced our older Google WiFi Mesh system with the Amazon Eero WiFi router, and we couldn’t be happier. The setup process was incredibly straightforward, thanks to the intuitive iPhone app. It only took a few minutes to get everything up and running.The coverage this system provides is outstanding. We have a three-floor home, including a basement, and the Eero handles it all effortlessly. We’ve connected it to our Verizon FIOS router, and the performance has been rock solid, with no dead zones or connectivity issues. We have a router on each floor with the gateway on the top floor.If you’re looking for a reliable, easy-to-use WiFi system that provides excellent coverage, I highly recommend the Amazon Eero.
Rated 5 out of 5
traveling storyteller –
I live in a steel frame house. It is difficult to get a wi-fi signal throughout the house. I have tried extenders. They were ineffective.I installed the Eero 6 with 3 units. Installation was a breeze. I now enjoy seamless coverage throughout my house, with a strong signal, even extending to my garage, which was a dead area before. My Ring doorbell now has a rapid response – it was abysmally slow prior to Eero.Forget about Wi-fi extenders – this is the way to go.
Rated 5 out of 5
Michael S –
This EEROS 6+ works on my old ATT U-verse set up. I have nothing but praise for the EEROS 6+ system, its App and the online community that gave me hints as to what to do.My steps:1-Connect an Ethernet cable from a laptop to a plain port on back of the 5268ac modem/router and type in the default 192.168.1.254 to enter the old routers configurations. I performed a ‘hard’ reset so it reverted to the name and password on the units sticker on the outside of the old router (I want to re-use my friendly name and password for the the new EERO).2-Not sure if I really needed to do this, but lots of online tutorials said to change the main IP address range of the old ATT unit from 192.168…etc.. to the 172.16…etc… just by checking off the box in the configuration page. That way the old ATT unit would not be near all the addresses the EEROS will pick.3-Then I downloaded the EERO app and plugged in my 1st EERO into the old router and then plugged in the other 2 EEROS around the house without any ethernet cable.4-Then after getting back on the laptop with its ethernet cable to the old unit, I typed in the new IP address (since I changed them in step 2) and http://172.16.0.1 got me back in and I dissabled the 2 (5gz and 2.5gz) wifi’s on the configuration page by checking the box.5-Went to the “Firewall Pinhole DMZ” tab and added the EERO to the “allow all access” button press.6-save and restart the old router and then plugged in the TV, my AppleTV, my DVR and my SmartThings hub.Every things works great. I do not do any gaming or business-zooming and only have ATT-U-verse second to the slowest package because its fine for streaming, ipad viewing and uploading and downloading photos and vids from IG or FB etc. Download is 8mps and Up is 1.2mbps. I assume that’s ATT’s fault, not EEROS.Coverage is great in my 2200 sq ft house and out to 30′-40′ into my outside patio areas. The EERO app says my 2 full size Echo’s can be used to extend wifi but it’s not doing it because my coverage is fine between the 3 EEROS units. The EEROS app is simply amazing! It gives easily readable info; I can see which EERO unit is feeding my iPad, laptop, SONOS speaker, Kasa smart plugs/bulbs etc.Just for your info: My U-verse DVR has always been hard wired ethernet to the old router and remains like that. I don’t know how it would have handled this if I had the wifi-remote DVR’s that some people have.Also, this new EERO set up replaced 15 year old Apple Airports/Express I cobbled together with an older ATT router that was in bridge mode. That old one broke and ATT came to my home with this “new” Pace 5268AC and that’s when I decided to throw out the old Airports and buy this EERO 6+. It took me 2 hours to do, but I had to reconnect 6 smart plugs back to the KASA app and since I renamed things here and there, I need to update Alexa rutines. But hey, I needed to do some housekeeping in that area and that’s been another 3-4 hours but I’m done. I’m happy!I really know nothing about IP addresses, sub-net masks, wifi antennas but I spent 2 days looking at vids and online help chats and was able to do this. BUT the EEROS app is so beautiful and friendly, that now that the tech stuff is over, I can enjoy the sharp look of the EEROS unit and all the wifi coverage I have outside my house.
Rated 5 out of 5
Christopher Michael Bordelon –
Moved into a new house that already had cable setup with a modem. Since we did not want to incur additional charges for setting up another account so that we could run another modem as well as running a Cat6 line to the bedroom I am in, the technician told us about getting a Mesh Networking System from EERO. Basically you download the app and it walks you through setting up the router and two extenders. It took me about 20 minutes to setup the router and then add the two extenders. In fact its because of the extender in my room that I am able to write this review. Any of the transponders can be the rounder as they are all the same so the first one you set up becomes the router. All of them have two RJ45 jacks in the back if you need to hard line connect to them like my desktop. But they also provide wifi as well. Also once you plug into a jack or you access the wifi from any of the transponders you can set up in the app to where you will be notified about this attempt to connect. So if you dont know whats trying to connect, you can block the device. It was quick and easy but you have to follow the directions when setting up the network. Im very pleased with what I bought
Rated 5 out of 5
Chorefamily –
I purchased the 4 pack mesh Wifi router system. I live in a 6000 sq. ft. 3 story home and with my old Netgear router my wifi download speeds varied from 28 mbps in the basement to 438 mbps at the router. A friend recommended the eero system so I purchased it and I have been very impressed so far. The main base station took less than 5 minutes to install and I followed the recommendation of reusing my wifi network name and password. Most of the wired and wireless hardware in my house worked immediately without any issue. There were a few devices I had to restart to pick up a new ip address. I installed the base unit in my office on the main floor where the modem is located. I then put a unit in my bedroom on the top floor, game room in my basement, and 1 outside at my outdoor kitchen. I had no issues adding each of the additional units. I had much better download speeds than my previous setup. I would recommend using the wired configuration on the extended units if you can rather than wireless because the speed increase is fantastic. Instead of getting 39 mbps in my bedroom with my old system, I am now getting 650 mbps. The base unit is also much faster than my older netgear router by about 200 mbps using Spectrum internet. I would definitely recommend upgrading any switches in your home to gigabit switches in order to maximize your wireless speed.
Rated 5 out of 5
The Roaming Californian –
Short Review: The Amazon eero 6+ Mesh Wi-Fi system is a huge lifesaver and brings internet to the various levels of my rental home without the need to drill holes or run cable. When it was on sale, it was a fantastic investment in my home network.Full Review: After recently moving into a new rental home, it became quickly apparent that the Internet Service Provider (ISP) modem and “network extender” were not going to provide us with that sweet-sweet nectar of life known as Wi-Fi in every room of this 90’s era château. How was I expected to enjoy quality content on the various commodes throughout the house without Wi-Fi in every square foot? Or at least just outside the room with the physical modem? While the ISP extender worked on a coax cable, the age of the house meant the wiring had been cut and modified so many time that cable outlets were dead and would require an entire refit. A call to the ISP revealed they would run cabling at approximately $175 a visit. So, I was left with three options.First, stick with the current internet and just live with cell data while sitting upon the porcelain throne. Not a great option as I am paying for a service and wanted to use that near gigabit internet. Second, pay the $175 to have the cable ran which included drilling into the side of the house. This was a viable option; however, it could result in only the Master Bedroom having stable internet. Which was not ideal for the number of IoT devices I have in the house (e.g. lights, outlets, tablets, etc.). Third, purchase a mesh Wi-Fi system and place it throughout the house. Full disclosure, this was probably my least favorite option. Why should I drop an additional near $300 on something that the ISP should provide? I was leaning towards running the cable until I started looking on Amazon for a solution.I found the eero 6+ and its competitors and started doing some research into mesh networks. After a solid few hours on YouTube I decided to purchase the eero 6+ because I have come to trust most Amazon products for their ease of install and integration with other smart devices. I have to say, I am extremely happy with my decision to purchase the eero 6+.Install: Install was simple and easy. A plug-in here. A naming in the app there. Make the network the same name and password as my previous one and everything snapped together with the same satisfaction of the final piece of my “Shirtless Jeff Goldblum from Jurassic Park” puzzle. Much like the puzzle, everything came together beautifully and seemed to make the house feel more like home.Function: As soon as the eero 6+ was up and running we noticed a significant difference in the Wi-Fi coverage in the house. Pure night and day. I was back to streaming the latest 4K cat videos in the Master Bathroom. Even without a unit in the basement, we were still seeing speeds at 400 mbps which allows the kids to enjoy their favorite streaming service uninterrupted.Items of Note: If you are an Apple user and have certain features turned on, be prepared for some interesting prompts. If you or anyone on your network are using Apple’s “Private Wi-Fi Address,” that device will show as an “Unnamed Device.” This is only problematic if you are attempting to add devices to certain profiles to control site access and Wi-Fi connectivity.Price: When I purchased the eero 6+ it was on sale at $239. As of this review, it is back up to $299. Even with how much I like the eero 6+ now, I may have waited or gone with another product if it were not on sale. I think $250 is my relative price point for this product. I was looking at spending $175 to have cables ran, but for $64 extra I could avoid that hassle, which may not work as desired, and have a system I could move to my next rental property when I have to move again. Furthermore, Amazon’s return policies are excellent, so if the product didn’t meet my needs I could always return it and have the cable ran. The good news is that Amazon always has deals going on so one could wait until these go on sale again to purchase them. Even now, there is a 4-Pack on sale for $284 which is cheap than the 3-Pack.In the end, I love this product at the lower price point and will likely purchase more eero product if my needs expand.
Bruce_5800 –
I wanted to give 4.5 Stars due to a few (minor) CONs — but first I’ll state that I am satisfied with this purchase, and the Eero system. As an I.T. Professional, I’ll give you a detailed assessment of the PROs, and CONs of the Eero system. UP FRONT: If you’re using the system for home use, you will be happy, and Setup is amazingly simple — even for those who are not tech savvy.BOTTOM LINE: The Eero is a great, affordable system and will benefit Home users.PROS: Affordable (especially during Prime Days®)! Great value for the money. Very simple to set up, configure, and expand. NO subscription is required to use Eero — (but I subscribed to the optional $9.99 /month add-on package as I use the extra security features, metrics, and reports). Latest Wi-Fi protocols and security: (the 6+ gives you super-fast speeds and wide bandwidth, and WPA3 is a HUGE improvement in Wi-Fi security over the aging WPA2 encryption. (WPA3 also encrypts the Authentication Header information; making “De-Authentication” Attacks impossible. The mobile App is user-friendly, laid out well, and shows you status of the overall, or individual components of your system. You can see who is connected, organize devices into ‘Profiles’ (groups) — and even set Schedules, and / or Block device(s) from your network. The Eero 6+ system has useful physical Ethernet Ports on each Node device. Software updates can be set to run automatically at a time of your choosing (like overnight). Software updates typically run quickly. Minor updates don’t interrupt your connection; major updates might cause your Wi-Fi to be offline for (5 or so) minutes. Major updates occur infrequently. You can opt to be notified anytime a new / unrecognized device joins your network — this is a great security feature. You can set ‘Schedules’ for Profiles; (for instance, group your kids into their own profile, then have Wi-Fi be available during certain hours, etc.)… Signal coverage (dB gain) is quite strong for a home system. Customer Service has been responsive the 2 times I’ve called them, and I reached a live person! Software Updates often give you new features, which is cool.CONs: (Most of these won’t bother “Home” users; but commercial, or “Enterprise” users may care): MAC-Filtering is not offered: If someone has your PassPhrase, they can join your network. (You’d be notified however when they join; so you could take action and Block them). You cannot suppress (hide) your SSID (Network Name). Some think this is OK though; as hiding your SSID also (ironically) creates other security vulnerabilities, so perhaps this isn’t a true “CON”… The GUEST Network (SSID) *cannot* be associated with a “Profile” — and hence cannot be set to turn ON / OFF automatically. (You can, however manually turn the GUEST network on / off anytime via the mobile app…Perhaps not a true CON, but you can manage your Eero system only via mobile app — no Web interface exists for Eero system management. ** THIS one could be important: DEVICE-STEERING (in other words, the system that “hands-off” a moving device from one Eero Wi-Fi Node to another at your site — is a little wonky. When I move away from Node 1, and stand (a few feet from) Node 2, sometimes my Wi-Fi session is transferred to Node 2 — and sometimes it remains on Node 1 (which is now a weak signal). Not a problem for devices that don’t move (like Ring Doorbells) — but a bit cumbersome for say, a smart phone or tablet that gets moved around the building. This WILL present an issue if you have multiple Nodes, then have a power-failure where some of the Nodes are on battery backup units, and one or more are not. What will happen in this case is that when power is restored, distant devices will connect to {whatever Node(s)} come on-line first. When the closer Nodes are powered back on, those distant devices will remain on the (further away) Node, and you’ll have poor coverage unless you detect this, and correct it by power-cycling all Nodes in the correct order. The way around this is to ensure that either all — or none of your Eero Nodes are on Battery Backup (UPS) units.Finally, the metadata (name, model#, type of device) of devices that join your network (unless made by Ring®) may, or may not populate with useful data. The fields for ‘Manufacturer, Model, and Type of device’ are often blank, or null. The MAC Address however and thankfully is always populated. This is needed to properly identify devices, so this is a good thing.SUMMARY: For Home, or Small Business use, the Eero is an affordable, scale-able, and solid system that will substantially increase the Wi-Fi footprint in your building — especially if you place your Nodes with some forethought, and testing. Most, if not all of the CONs won’t affect Home users, and only those needing ‘Enterprise-Level’ security will care about the detractors I’ve listed. The above is a lot of detail, I admit — but hopefully my exhaustive testing and report here is helpful.
Dolakwala Kumar –
Intuitive app interface coupled with stylish hardware. More importantly, the product works really well. Periodic updates addressed early glitches here and there. Very simple setup, and the coverage across the house is now excellent, with fast, uninterrupted internet for those hours of streamed meetings and shows. No regrets buying this at all!
Elderhigh –
I have a lot of grandkids that come over and spend the night. They complained about “my Internet” for years. Works great for the wife and me, but the grandkids were not happy. So I decided to try a mesh system.I read a lot about the various mesh systems out there and decided to give the eero system a try. I decided on the 6+ system because it was the latest release and the price was right for three units. The Pro line was just too expensive; for $400 more I did not see a real advantage.Two days after ordering the eero routers arrived. I quickly unboxed and disconnected the Netgear router and remote Access point that I placed on the upper floor.Our house is about 2,800 square foot ranch. The Internet comes into the basement. I placed the first eero router where the old Netgear router was sitting, connected it to the cable modem, then added power to the eero and used the eero app on my iPhone to begin setting it up. Set-up went pretty quick on the first unit. I then connected the open port on the main eero router to a Netgear switch. The Netgear switch is then connected to a MoCA adapter to give me wired Ethernet connections in three other locations in the house. Those three locations also have Netgear switches connected through MoCA adapters. All but one MoCA are 2.5v and one is a 1.1v MoCA.Next I put the second unit upstairs on top of a dry sink cabinet and set that one up with the app which went quickly. Finally, the third app was placed in one of the two bedrooms the grandkids like to use when visiting.Now I started to do speed tests in different rooms and locations throughout the house. I will honestly tell you that at first, I was not impressed. I expected better speeds/bandwidth then what I was seeing. Since only the main router had a wired connection, the other two units relied on a wireless connection back to the main router. In some cases I was only seeing about 50Mbs in most of the upstairs areas. Ugh!Then I decided to check the speed/bandwidt on my main computer which had a wired connection using a MoCA adapter back to a small Netgear switch next to the main eero router. I was only getting ~150Mbs! That was a “WTF” moment as it should have been around 400Mbs which is the bandwidth I have from the Internet provider.More frustration, but I put that issue on hold for a bit. I started moving the two upstairs eero devices around to different rooms and locations. Sometimes they improved, sometimes not. Frustration.Then I decided to move one of the eero devices to the media cabinet where I had a small Netgear switch connected to a MoCA adapter which of course went back to a MoCA adapter connected to the main eero router. I did not do this originally because I tried to locate the two upstairs eero devices as centrally in the house as possibly.That really changed things. Suddenly I was getting better speed and bandwidth from not only the wired upstairs eero device ~400Mbs, but also to the second wireless eero device. So now I had a better wireless signal with the wireless eero device.Then back to the main computer. Still only ~150Mbs. For grins I had a moment where a light went off….let me try shutting the power off to the 1.1v MoCA adapter. Checked the speed on the main computer again, and over 400Mbs. Now I knew that MoCA was backwards compatible, but after this I did some reading. What I missed is that when you mixed versions, the entire MoCA Ethernet will go to the bandwidth of the older MoCA in use. Makes sense now, but what did not make sense was that they same set-up was being used pre-eero install and was not an issue. Then when I reconnected power to the 1.1v MoCA, the speed not the main computer was still at ~400Mbs. I cannot explain that, but I did order a cheap Trendnet 2.5v MoCA from Amazon and replaced the old version so that now all MoCA adapters were at version 2.5.Since everything seemed to be running well now, I just experimented with placement of the remaining eero unit that was being used wirelessly seeing where I got the best speed when devices were connected to it. Finally settled on the guest bedroom.The last thing I did was change the IP addresses and range to match what I had on the old Netgear routers and even assigned four of the hardware devices fixed IP addresses as before.The grandkids have stopped complaining about the WiFi. I am also very happy.I should also add that when the grandkids are not here, we have close to 70 devices connected to the network such as Echo devices in each room, iPhones, iPads, Fire Tablets, TVs, Fire TV units. several computers including Raspberry Pi units (my ham radio hobby related Pi’s), home automation with a Habitat and God only knows what else.My advice if you buy the eero system. Do not get discouraged if you run into issues. Keep trying. Mine was a bit more complicated because of the MoCA Ethernet network and all the devices I have connected. Yours may go in much easier. Try to use a wired connection to at least one eero on each floor of your home. Also keep moving the eero devices around for best placement and speed/bandwidth.If you have issues and questions, eero has great community forums. I never asked any questions, but did use the forums to locate issues/suggestions that others had which helped me quite a bit. In summary, I am very happy with the eero 6+ system.
Blaze Llanos –
I am extremely happy with my eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi system. For reference I have a total of 9 throughout my home. Network Room, 5 Bedrooms, Garage, Patio and Office (All are hardwired in via a 24 Port Switch throughout the 6000 sqft house.) Running 1Gig via Spectrum.Pros:Excellent Coverage: Eero 6+ mesh technology provides strong Wi-Fi coverage throughout my home and exterior. I am on a 2 acre property and have 0 dead zones and ensuring a reliable connection in every corner.Fast Speeds: Supporting Wi-Fi 6 it offers faster speeds and better performance, especially in crowded networks with multiple devices.Ease of Setup: Setting up the Eero 6+ is typically straightforward plug, play and run the software update.Reliability: The Eero 6+ Mesh system is known for their reliability, as they dynamically optimize network performance by routing traffic through the best path, ensuring stable connectivity.Smart Home Integration: It can integrate with various smart home devices and systems, allowing you to manage your home network and connected devices conveniently from one place.Security Features: Eero offers built-in security features such as automatic updates, ad blocking, and advanced threat detection, enhancing the overall security of your network.Cons:Cost: The initial cost of purchasing an Eero 6+ system can be higher compared to traditional single-router setups or older mesh systems, especially if you have a large home that requires multiple nodes.Subscription for Advanced Features: Some advanced features, such as Eero Secure (which provides additional security and parental controls), require a subscription fee, adding to the ongoing cost of ownership.Limited Ethernet Ports: Each 6+ Eero node typically has 2 Ethernet ports, which may not be sufficient for users who need to connect multiple wired devices directly to the network. I corrected this by hardwiring from my ethernet drops and then connecting it to a small 5 port switch for anything in the individual rooms that may need to be hardwiredDependence on Internet Connectivity: Mesh systems like Eero 6+ rely heavily on internet connectivity. If your internet service goes down, your entire network could be affected, even for local communication between devices. I combat this by having power ran on my solar system, but if Spectrum is down, so is everything else.Privacy Concerns: Being a cloud-managed system, there may be concerns about data privacy and security, although Eero has implemented measures to address these concerns.Limited Advanced Configuration Options: While Eero is praised for its simplicity, it may not offer as many advanced customization options for users who prefer to fine-tune their network settings extensively.
Andrew –
We recently replaced our older Google WiFi Mesh system with the Amazon Eero WiFi router, and we couldn’t be happier. The setup process was incredibly straightforward, thanks to the intuitive iPhone app. It only took a few minutes to get everything up and running.The coverage this system provides is outstanding. We have a three-floor home, including a basement, and the Eero handles it all effortlessly. We’ve connected it to our Verizon FIOS router, and the performance has been rock solid, with no dead zones or connectivity issues. We have a router on each floor with the gateway on the top floor.If you’re looking for a reliable, easy-to-use WiFi system that provides excellent coverage, I highly recommend the Amazon Eero.
traveling storyteller –
I live in a steel frame house. It is difficult to get a wi-fi signal throughout the house. I have tried extenders. They were ineffective.I installed the Eero 6 with 3 units. Installation was a breeze. I now enjoy seamless coverage throughout my house, with a strong signal, even extending to my garage, which was a dead area before. My Ring doorbell now has a rapid response – it was abysmally slow prior to Eero.Forget about Wi-fi extenders – this is the way to go.
Michael S –
This EEROS 6+ works on my old ATT U-verse set up. I have nothing but praise for the EEROS 6+ system, its App and the online community that gave me hints as to what to do.My steps:1-Connect an Ethernet cable from a laptop to a plain port on back of the 5268ac modem/router and type in the default 192.168.1.254 to enter the old routers configurations. I performed a ‘hard’ reset so it reverted to the name and password on the units sticker on the outside of the old router (I want to re-use my friendly name and password for the the new EERO).2-Not sure if I really needed to do this, but lots of online tutorials said to change the main IP address range of the old ATT unit from 192.168…etc.. to the 172.16…etc… just by checking off the box in the configuration page. That way the old ATT unit would not be near all the addresses the EEROS will pick.3-Then I downloaded the EERO app and plugged in my 1st EERO into the old router and then plugged in the other 2 EEROS around the house without any ethernet cable.4-Then after getting back on the laptop with its ethernet cable to the old unit, I typed in the new IP address (since I changed them in step 2) and http://172.16.0.1 got me back in and I dissabled the 2 (5gz and 2.5gz) wifi’s on the configuration page by checking the box.5-Went to the “Firewall Pinhole DMZ” tab and added the EERO to the “allow all access” button press.6-save and restart the old router and then plugged in the TV, my AppleTV, my DVR and my SmartThings hub.Every things works great. I do not do any gaming or business-zooming and only have ATT-U-verse second to the slowest package because its fine for streaming, ipad viewing and uploading and downloading photos and vids from IG or FB etc. Download is 8mps and Up is 1.2mbps. I assume that’s ATT’s fault, not EEROS.Coverage is great in my 2200 sq ft house and out to 30′-40′ into my outside patio areas. The EERO app says my 2 full size Echo’s can be used to extend wifi but it’s not doing it because my coverage is fine between the 3 EEROS units. The EEROS app is simply amazing! It gives easily readable info; I can see which EERO unit is feeding my iPad, laptop, SONOS speaker, Kasa smart plugs/bulbs etc.Just for your info: My U-verse DVR has always been hard wired ethernet to the old router and remains like that. I don’t know how it would have handled this if I had the wifi-remote DVR’s that some people have.Also, this new EERO set up replaced 15 year old Apple Airports/Express I cobbled together with an older ATT router that was in bridge mode. That old one broke and ATT came to my home with this “new” Pace 5268AC and that’s when I decided to throw out the old Airports and buy this EERO 6+. It took me 2 hours to do, but I had to reconnect 6 smart plugs back to the KASA app and since I renamed things here and there, I need to update Alexa rutines. But hey, I needed to do some housekeeping in that area and that’s been another 3-4 hours but I’m done. I’m happy!I really know nothing about IP addresses, sub-net masks, wifi antennas but I spent 2 days looking at vids and online help chats and was able to do this. BUT the EEROS app is so beautiful and friendly, that now that the tech stuff is over, I can enjoy the sharp look of the EEROS unit and all the wifi coverage I have outside my house.
Christopher Michael Bordelon –
Moved into a new house that already had cable setup with a modem. Since we did not want to incur additional charges for setting up another account so that we could run another modem as well as running a Cat6 line to the bedroom I am in, the technician told us about getting a Mesh Networking System from EERO. Basically you download the app and it walks you through setting up the router and two extenders. It took me about 20 minutes to setup the router and then add the two extenders. In fact its because of the extender in my room that I am able to write this review. Any of the transponders can be the rounder as they are all the same so the first one you set up becomes the router. All of them have two RJ45 jacks in the back if you need to hard line connect to them like my desktop. But they also provide wifi as well. Also once you plug into a jack or you access the wifi from any of the transponders you can set up in the app to where you will be notified about this attempt to connect. So if you dont know whats trying to connect, you can block the device. It was quick and easy but you have to follow the directions when setting up the network. Im very pleased with what I bought
Chorefamily –
I purchased the 4 pack mesh Wifi router system. I live in a 6000 sq. ft. 3 story home and with my old Netgear router my wifi download speeds varied from 28 mbps in the basement to 438 mbps at the router. A friend recommended the eero system so I purchased it and I have been very impressed so far. The main base station took less than 5 minutes to install and I followed the recommendation of reusing my wifi network name and password. Most of the wired and wireless hardware in my house worked immediately without any issue. There were a few devices I had to restart to pick up a new ip address. I installed the base unit in my office on the main floor where the modem is located. I then put a unit in my bedroom on the top floor, game room in my basement, and 1 outside at my outdoor kitchen. I had no issues adding each of the additional units. I had much better download speeds than my previous setup. I would recommend using the wired configuration on the extended units if you can rather than wireless because the speed increase is fantastic. Instead of getting 39 mbps in my bedroom with my old system, I am now getting 650 mbps. The base unit is also much faster than my older netgear router by about 200 mbps using Spectrum internet. I would definitely recommend upgrading any switches in your home to gigabit switches in order to maximize your wireless speed.
The Roaming Californian –
Short Review: The Amazon eero 6+ Mesh Wi-Fi system is a huge lifesaver and brings internet to the various levels of my rental home without the need to drill holes or run cable. When it was on sale, it was a fantastic investment in my home network.Full Review: After recently moving into a new rental home, it became quickly apparent that the Internet Service Provider (ISP) modem and “network extender” were not going to provide us with that sweet-sweet nectar of life known as Wi-Fi in every room of this 90’s era château. How was I expected to enjoy quality content on the various commodes throughout the house without Wi-Fi in every square foot? Or at least just outside the room with the physical modem? While the ISP extender worked on a coax cable, the age of the house meant the wiring had been cut and modified so many time that cable outlets were dead and would require an entire refit. A call to the ISP revealed they would run cabling at approximately $175 a visit. So, I was left with three options.First, stick with the current internet and just live with cell data while sitting upon the porcelain throne. Not a great option as I am paying for a service and wanted to use that near gigabit internet. Second, pay the $175 to have the cable ran which included drilling into the side of the house. This was a viable option; however, it could result in only the Master Bedroom having stable internet. Which was not ideal for the number of IoT devices I have in the house (e.g. lights, outlets, tablets, etc.). Third, purchase a mesh Wi-Fi system and place it throughout the house. Full disclosure, this was probably my least favorite option. Why should I drop an additional near $300 on something that the ISP should provide? I was leaning towards running the cable until I started looking on Amazon for a solution.I found the eero 6+ and its competitors and started doing some research into mesh networks. After a solid few hours on YouTube I decided to purchase the eero 6+ because I have come to trust most Amazon products for their ease of install and integration with other smart devices. I have to say, I am extremely happy with my decision to purchase the eero 6+.Install: Install was simple and easy. A plug-in here. A naming in the app there. Make the network the same name and password as my previous one and everything snapped together with the same satisfaction of the final piece of my “Shirtless Jeff Goldblum from Jurassic Park” puzzle. Much like the puzzle, everything came together beautifully and seemed to make the house feel more like home.Function: As soon as the eero 6+ was up and running we noticed a significant difference in the Wi-Fi coverage in the house. Pure night and day. I was back to streaming the latest 4K cat videos in the Master Bathroom. Even without a unit in the basement, we were still seeing speeds at 400 mbps which allows the kids to enjoy their favorite streaming service uninterrupted.Items of Note: If you are an Apple user and have certain features turned on, be prepared for some interesting prompts. If you or anyone on your network are using Apple’s “Private Wi-Fi Address,” that device will show as an “Unnamed Device.” This is only problematic if you are attempting to add devices to certain profiles to control site access and Wi-Fi connectivity.Price: When I purchased the eero 6+ it was on sale at $239. As of this review, it is back up to $299. Even with how much I like the eero 6+ now, I may have waited or gone with another product if it were not on sale. I think $250 is my relative price point for this product. I was looking at spending $175 to have cables ran, but for $64 extra I could avoid that hassle, which may not work as desired, and have a system I could move to my next rental property when I have to move again. Furthermore, Amazon’s return policies are excellent, so if the product didn’t meet my needs I could always return it and have the cable ran. The good news is that Amazon always has deals going on so one could wait until these go on sale again to purchase them. Even now, there is a 4-Pack on sale for $284 which is cheap than the 3-Pack.In the end, I love this product at the lower price point and will likely purchase more eero product if my needs expand.