Eero's Alexa-Controllable Wi-Fi Mesh Routers Have Built-In Zigbee Hubs

Eero launched new wireless mesh networking products, including its first Wi-Fi 6E-enabled mesh system, the company said Wednesday. The tri-band eero Pro 6E ($299) has support for over 100 devices simultaneously and can support speeds up to 2.3 Gbps, including 1 gigabit wired, it said. The Pro 6E uses the 6 GHz band to enable faster speeds with less congestion and covers up to 2,000 square feet, the company said. The dual-band eero 6+ ($89) router offers coverage for over 75 devices with a range of up to 1,500 square feet, it said. The systems have a built-in Zigbee smart home hub and can connect compatible smart home devices on the network with Alexa, said the Amazon company. Eero 6 devices can also act as a Thread border router to provide interoperability with Matter-certified devices, it said. Eero’s subscription service, including password manager and parental controls, is $9.95 per month.