A problem that many people encounter when setting up their smart home is connecting to the network. Most homes only have the router installed by the Internet operator, and although this is usually sufficient if we only want to connect the cell phone and the computer, as soon as we start connecting devices throughout the house we will notice that the Internet is worse.
It’s not just a router problem; In many installations the default router is not capable of covering the entire house, and in more remote areas or with more walls between them it is normal for our devices to suffer from connection problems. For example, if we play a movie on our smart TV and it starts skipping, or if our smart lock camera can’t display the video correctly.
The solution is a mesh WiFi system, and luckily Amazon now offers one of the most recommended plans. Amazon’s eero mesh WiFi system is at a great price, with different configurations; although without a doubt the most interesting in terms of price is the Three-unit eero system for only 109.99 dollars.
Mesh WiFi systems use multiple routers connected together to cover a larger area; In the case of the eero WiFi 5 3-pack, the coverage is 420 square metersalthough this may vary depending on the number of walls and their thickness. The package consists of a main router, which connects to our modem (the operator’s router) to obtain the Internet connection; The two included extension cords are installed in areas of the house that require a stronger connection. The router automatically connects to the repeaters, in a setup that takes a few minutes according to Amazon.
While it’s not the most modern system Amazon offers, it continues to receive updates and is compatible with TrueMesh technology, which intelligently reroutes traffic to avoid traffic jams. In most cases it should be an improvement over the system we installed, and all for 109.99 dollars.
Pack of three Amazon eero WiFi routers
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Another option is to switch to WiFi 6 version of eero routersavailable from 69.99 dollars for the main router, 129.98 dollars for the pack of two and 169.99 dollars for the pack of three. Although they cover a similar area to the WiFi 5 model, the big advantage of these routers is the improvements WiFi 6 brings in terms of speed and capacity.
Amazon promises transfers of up to 500 Mbs and lets you connect up to 75 devices, making it more recommended for smart home installations. Additionally, the new eero router also works as a Zigbee digital home controller, allowing you to connect and control devices on our network with Alexa.
