![]() The Eero system held up very well in our testing, showing off signal strength that dulls very little through standard, plaster walls. Within 13 feet/3.96 meters one plaster wall: 9.1 MB/s Performance Within 5 feet/1.52 meters no obstructions: 8.7 MB/s Within 13 feet/3.96 meters one plaster wall: 12.6 MB/sġ.5GB Steam download 2.4GHz (peak speed): Within 5 feet/1.52 meters no obstructions: 12.7 MB/s Within 13 feet/3.96 meters one plaster wall: 60.61 Mbps | 77.49 Mbps Within 5 feet/1.52 meters no obstructions: 59.78 | 76.49 Mbps Ookla Speed Test 2.4GHz (Download | Upload): Ookla Speed Test 5GHz (Download | Upload): Here is how the Eero Home Wi-Fi System fared in our brief suite of tests (conducted on a 100Mbps service): If you’re the type that wants deep control of their network without the fuss, then Eero comes highly recommended. The Eero Labs portion of the app allows users to activate features that are still in testing, like band steering, which pulls devices that are able into the 5GHz band more often, based on their usage history and location data within the home.Īll told, Eero is the most deeply customizable and tweakable Wi-Fi system we’ve seen yet. Included in the service, too, are subscriptions to VPN, 1Password and Malwarebytes. This service offers enterprise-grade network security powered by AI that detects threats based on normal browsing habits and traffic sources. You can also create family profiles to instate parental controls, and subscribe to an expanded security service, Eero Plus, for $9.99 (about £7.54, AU$13.38) a month. The app offers delightfully fine control over the network and the devices connected to it, including a built-in speed test and guest user controls. Then, adding a Beacon is just as simple, and you can add more than the box includes, should you need to expand the network later. Just install the router, update its firmware, give it a name and password – and you’re good. Setup is just as easy as all of the other Wi-Fi mesh systems, using a free Eero app for iOS and Android phones. However, the trade-off is hardware that more easily disappears into the home than any other we’ve tested. This design reduces the system’s versatility in that only one unit can be the router, and no Beacons can share hardwired internet with nearby devices, like Google Wifi can. These white Beacons feature nightlight options that can be controlled in the Eero app settings, a welcome touch that few – if any – competitors offer. The two satellite, or ‘Beacon’, units plug directly into your outlets, like gigantic Glade Plug-ins. The base router unit looks like a white, glossy, plastic puck with two Ethernet ports on its backside. Internal specs for the two models are exactly the same as far as CPU, RAM, and storage go.If you’re familiar with Wi-Fi mesh systems, then the Eero design will be nothing new to you. This limits its speeds to 550 Mbps and its coverage to 5,000 square feet. The biggest difference is that the less expensive Eero uses two bands for all of it communication and your network traffic. ![]() ![]() And yes, it works on both devices,Īs you can see, both the Eero and the Eero Pro share a pretty similar feature set. A subscription also gives you access to ad blocking, safe filters, threat scanning and even free apps, depending on which level of service you subscribe to. Eero Secure enables family profiles where you can lock down access based on time of day, and pause all of a household members' devices with just a tap. Guest access, device blocking, and automatic updates are all standard, however more advanced features like ad blocking and filtering require an Eero Secure subscription. You'll see all of your devices in a clean, easy to understand interface, complete with customizable names and icons that represent the type of gear connected. Unless you absolutely need the additional tri-band radio, then we suggest going for the entry-level system.Īll Eero models function the same in the Eero app as well. Setup for both models follows the same process via the Eero app, and they can both be up and running in a matter of minutes. This allows them to cover every corner of your home, and provides hardwired options in more places. Each package includes three Eero nodes that are placed at various points around your home, with both sporting two Ethernet ports around the back. ![]() Eero Pro Wifi System on a table (Image credit: eero)ĭespite its "pro" moniker, the more expensive system is almost identical to the standard Eero system. ![]()
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