Thanks for a great review and confirming that the Pro 6 is best for my needs. I was hoping to take better advantage of my brand new 1 GB connection, but the 3 Pk is hard to beat at the current sale price. Coming off a 5 yo Netgear Orbi tri-band system, having that extra band for the backhaul is a MUST. I'd love to upgrade to a next gen Orbi, but the prices are insane.
Thank you so much for spending the time to make this video. You helped me to decide that I am going to get 6 pro instead of 6E. You are absolutely right. I have no device for 6E and 6E cost 40% more for me now. Thank you so much for saving me money!
This is exactly the kind of review I like. Has the technical info, but discusses the actual viability of the tech. Maybe if the 5Ghz radio was 4x4 and / or the 6Ghz also a 4x4 (really nice), the extra $150 would be more of desire.
I’ve read tons of detail reviews and watched numerous videos on mesh networks with special attention to eero. This is the best thorough video and comparison to help people understand and make a choice. Thank you and very well done. BTW picked up the 3 pack eero pro 6. 6E losing 4x4 5ghz and big jump in price killed it for me. Pro 6 fits my devices and is perfect for my needs for several years until I’ll probably have to jump to Wi-Fi 7. going from second generation eero pro with beacons to 3 pro 6 was amazingly painless through eero app and easy to do and with the range and speed.
I would like to ask how much, if any, improvement did you gain in speed and coverage going from your second gen eero to the Pro 6. Did you go from Wifi 5 to Wifi 6 with this upgrade? I'm considering doing the same but not sure if it's worth the investment. Thanks.
@@denniso8380 going from my Eero Pro second generation to the Eero Pro 6 was an improvement in speed and a vast improvement in coverage. I never had any coverage issues with my second gen. Eero Pro. However the Eero Pro 6 coverage is superior. I can go down the street and still be connected to my Wi-Fi and the 2.4Ghz band is expansive and rock solid for my different BBQ thermometer and sprinkler monitors throughout yard. Eero Pro 6 also is faster, especially with multiple devices connected. Eero pro 6 is only slightly faster, maybe 10%-15%, on WiFi 5 devices. Biggest benefit is the speed with WiFi 6 devices, which noticeably increased even though my ISP only averages 300Mbs down and 35Mbs up. Battery life of iPhones and iPads is also shockingly better on Wi-Fi 6. The Wi-Fi 6 specifications must be much more efficient because of the amount of use time between battery depletion is drastic. Both my second generation Eero Pro and now Eero Pro 6 have been rock stable and never requiring a reboot. For me, Wi-Fi 6 has been worth the upgrade cost which was offset by an Amazon buyback of my old equipment. Wi-Fi 6e does not seem to be worth much, especially with Wi-Fi 7 knocking on the door. The ISPs in the area do not offer the high-speed to take advantage of WiFi 7 at any reasonable monthly rate.
Ok, I went for the 6+ (which was wonderful) and ended up returning it and getting the 6E 2-pack. I tend to keep these kinds of things for many years and will gladly wait another year for more 6E stuff to appear. I value streaming to Rokus all over the house so throughput is important. The 6+ and 6E are BOTH wonderful however and I really recommend either to anyone. Prosumer users, you'll likely want the 6E. General users will be more than happy with a 6+ 3-pack.
I have the pro6e model, i recently bought an iphone 15 and i saw soeeds ive never seen before my ping was a 2 compared to my other devices and i got 1.1g down and up, the future is exciting!!
So the pro 6 will be good for me on a 1600sq ft house plus 650sq ft garage?? Have sonos though out the hole house including garage. Also uave many other wifi devices connected throught the house amazon and google dwvices. I got the 6 Eero 6 plus and does not wanna connect
Thanks for this video my friend!!! I was researching for HOURS for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for WHICH eero to get!! Going with the 6+ and not the pro for my modest home at nearly 3000sq feet. Cheers!
I enjoyed your detailed results and appreciated the heads up on the Ethernet connections for the 6+ vs the 6, I’m not sure why more people don’t recommend simply connecting some items via Ethernet cable (I prefer to have my AppleTV and my home computer wired, for example, just seems like the lag is reduced considerably). Question for PS5, would you recommended wireless connection with Eero module within 10 feet or wired?
Great review, I already have a eero pro 6, just one unit is good for all house. I’m just think adding a second one Ethernet wired at my office, so I go pro another pro 6? Or the eero 6 will be enough?
Hey, thanks for this detailed review! I'd love your thoughts on this, I currently have a single 6+ and I'm looking to improve wireless coverage. If I get a Pro 6 and use that as my main gateway, and then use the 6+ as an extender elsewhere in the house, am I possibly missing out on bandwidth by mixing a tri-band router and a dual-band router together?
Great review. Thank you. I'm about to upgrade to the 6 Pro as a router -- I understand i can use all my existing eero 6 devices as remote nodes. Would you agree with that statement?
Thanks--nice review--appreciate discussing all of the nuances. So key question: When I hooked up my Eero system 2 years ago, I recall having to turn off my Internet Providers built in router before plugging in my Eero system and creating the Eero mesh. But now as I try to integrate GOOGLE HOME, it cannot connect to Eero Mesh. So do I connect to the original internet provider system and then turn off the router to again have the eero mesh and the google mesh????
What do you mean by integrate Google Home? You have a smart speaker and want to connect it to your network and it's not connecting? That doesn't sound like a Eero problem. Google devices will connect with any WiFi network. On the other hand, if you're trying to add a Google WiFi node to your Eero network, that's not possible.
I’m looking to expand coverage to the back yard. That would likely require adding 2 pucks to my current three eero 6+ puck system. Do I have to stick with 6+’s or can I add Eero pro 6’s? I’m assuming that if I wanted to add Eero pro 6’s? If I added pro 6’s they’d only make sense as the puck receiving a signal directly from the modem and another that communicates directly with the main, right?
You can mix and match however you want, but for the best performance, you'll want the most powerful node (Pro 6, in this case) to be the gateway (connected to the modem).
I just ordered one unit of Eero 6 as an extender, and now watched your video and a few others. My question is really basic, I think. Am I supposed to get a set of 3? or one more Eero 6 if I intend to keep the existing (Verizon Fios) router?
I'm deciding between the eero 6 and 6 + and will buy just one router. Can the tp-link 5-Port Gigabit Desktop switch be used with the eero 6, so more devices can be added using an ethernet cable? TIA
I use a large Asus mesh system around my home but a few years back I bought some eero6 units and I didn't like them so I put them aside. I plan on renting a very large home (larger than 5k sq ft) for holiday and I would like to utilize the Eero 6's that I bought. I want to keep the costs down since it's only a rental for a short time. Can I buy 3 x Eero 6+ on sale, use one to connect to the modem, 2 for the mesh -- and add 3 x Eero 6 units that I own already and they will work together? Also, if I have older domain addresses in the units that I own, is it easy to over write that info to accommodate my new environment?
You can mix older gens with the new stuff without an issue. Just make sure, the most powerful Eero is used as the gateway, which is what you already planned to do. Reseting the original ones that you have is easy too.
Well performed and transparent review. Informative and unbiased offering buyers sincere advise. When I tested these devices myself I could conclude the 2-band models are good if you have a wired backhaul. For wireless backhaul or for max performance go for the Pro 6. The 6e may be reasonable if you have a wired backhaul and many 6e devices else skip it.
Hey mate, got a large home 6 bedrooms including study, split level and I'm paying for a 1GB connection. Peak speeds average between 400-600, what sort of mesh system do you recommend? Currently I have a nighthawk system, worked fine for my previous home but for my new place I get no consistent speeds even with an additional satellite.
A huge point missed on your review for the Pro 6e is it also has a 2.5gb port and the other port is 1gb. The other advantage with any Pro device is more clients per eero nod. These are two big points for people that have faster ISP or a large amount of devices. I've been running the Pro 6e for almost a year and yes it's had some firmware issues but so did the Pro 6 when it was released. Just a thought for anyone looking at what other differences between the Pro 6 and Pro 6e are.
I just bought a night hawk router because I was having signal issues in part of my house . Still having the issues my buddy told me about the eero pro 6 if I get that would it be pointless for me to keep the night hawk router since the eero pro is another router ? I just think a mesh system would be best
So I have 3 6 pro Es and i was debating on getting more because i have na office with a couple pcs that have to hardlined, is it worth getting more 6es or should i get something else? Or should I not mix different 6 gen eeros
This is a great video, my question is: I have gigabit internet, and currently use an Orbi RBK50 3 pack which I’ve had for years. Near the main router I get 650 mbits and near my two safelights I get about 550. I was considering the Eero pro 6. Do you think it’s an upgrade?
The RBK50 is a great system! I tested it three years ago. Orbi's dedicated backhaul is great for maximizing its specs. The Pro 6 is an upgrade on a couple of fronts (WiFI 6 & almost double the throughput), but I'm not convinced that you'd see a ton of difference in real life. Unless you're not satisfied with Orbi's stability, or its software features, I'd probably stick with it for another year. Or if you're chasing pure speed, get one of the newer Orbi systems.
I just switched from the RBK53 it’s minimal speed improvements on eero and definitely not worth the upgrade. Unless you’re looking for the eero secure features. Those work much better than that Orbi . Overall there’s not enough to warrant the money you’re going to spend on a whole new system unless it wasn’t working right. I also feel like the Orbi had more powerful radios and got further out .
Evaluating 6 vs 6+ for my needs... Can you give me an exemple of the use of network outlets on the nodes? They're still wifi so I have a hard time understanding why I would plug a wireless laptop of printer in the node when the signal to the router will be wireless anyway. Regards.
So you’re asking why an Ethernet port on a secondary node would be useful? Two main reasons. 1. Most hubs for smart home accessories or even some printers need to be plugged into the network to work. 2. A dedicated backhaul where each eero is connected to one another. If you’re asking this question, it’s likely that you’d be fine without extra ports.
My isp is offering a single 6e pro. Question is if I add 6 pro nodes with the 6e connected to isp will I get better service than just using 3 6 pro nodes? 2 story 3300sqft.
It depends based on all the reasons I talk about in this video. But assuming you have mostly 5GHz devices, and you're not running a wired backhaul, 3 x Eero Pro 6 nodes would be preferable.
Currently have the Eero Pro 5 with 70 devices connected with Xfinity 1 GB, what is the recommended upgrade while maintaining stability and an upgrade in speed?
great review i purchased 3pk eero pro6 for this particular reason and hope to utilize SQM. Do you have a tutorial to maximize using SQM. Thank you and will subscribe
Great and informative review! Does the eero app allow disabling 5GHz temporarily in order to activate a 2.4GHz device? This is a feature in the Wyze app for the Wyze mesh 6E Pro. Will you be doing a head to head between the eero 6E Pro and Wyze 6E Pro?
@@power_moves Great! Without that feature, it can be time consuming activating 2.4GHz devices. Another way would be to naming the 2.4, 5, and 6GHz networks separately. Does the eero app allow network splitting?
My internet modem has a eero 6proe attached to it. I need a better signal in the garage area. I can get a used eero 6+ for $50.00. Are the two devices compatible? would it work? What do you recommend? Thanks
Yes, it's compatible and a good idea! You'll have to play around with the placement of the new node though. You'll want it close to the garage, but still close enough to the gateway Eero that it gets a full signal.
Would love your advice, I currently have the eero 6 dual band. Looking to upgrade, but I keep reading that the 6+ and pro 6 actually perform better than the pro 6e. I only have 1 6e device (iPhone) and everything else is mainly 2.4 or 5 ghz ( around 20 devices) with the exception of my Apple TV which is WiFi 6. I’d like to plug this in with a satellite router as it’s only WiFi connected now on the eero 6. Do you think it’s better to go pro 6 or pro 6e? Or maybe even 6+? (Or is 6+ too minimal of an upgrade) and now there’s the Pro 7, is that overkill? thanks! I have 1gb internet
@@power_moves also would it add more speed to my Apple TV (WiFi 6 model) if I had a satellite pro 6 or 6e and used the Ethernet cable vs WiFi only from the satellite or does that not make a difference since it’s not wired to my gateway router?
Thanks for the detailed review! I recently had to return Eero because it doesn't support separate bands. It insists on connecting to 2.4Ghz from one room and is painfully slow, while my 5-year-old Netgear wifi/modem combo is fast and stable on 5Ghz. Eero has refused to fix this problem or provide a workaround, so I have to switch to other brands.
Yeah, Eero finally added a "temporary pause" of the 5GHz, which is super helpful when you're setting up a 2.4-only smart device. So they clearly have the capabilities to do what you want, but they choose not to because they think it'll cause more confusion for the typical customer.
I'm looking at an Amazon Eero 6E Pro. I have a 2,580 sq. ft. home so should I be looking at the single unit for $179 or the 2 pack for $279? Will I need an Ethernet cable connection for each Eero or only the master unit?
Appreciate the video! Would like your suggestion. I'm moving to a new house just under 2,000 sq ft. The Internet provider is Frontier. The two options I am looking for which I think are both good deals are: 500 mb for $24.99/mt with Eero 6+ included 1 gb for $44.99/mth with Eero 6 Pro included It's mostly just my wife and I with visitors (we live in FL so winter, more people LOL). We stream all TV content on a few TV's plus multiple Google, Ring, phones, nest devices all connected mostly through WiFi. Two questions: 1. Do you think I should go for the more expensive option 2 or save the $20/mth and go with option 1? 2. Do you think I will require extenders and if yes, what do you recommend? thanks much!
500mbps is plenty for almost anyone, especially with the basic tasks like you suggest. When you say "Eero 6+ included," this is just one node? If so, I'd probably buy a second one to pair with it.
Honestly, the 6E only makes sense if you happen to own a decent amount of 6E devices. I tested the 6E and pro 6 as well. The 6E I needed MORE nodes to get the same coverage, speed and stability compared to the Pro 6.
I have a 900 sq ft condo, like to game and stream tv, have a handful of other devices connected. Is 6 Pro worth it for me or will I be good with the 6+
Can the network names be split? Also does the app allow frequency channels to be manually assigned? Sometimes Auto drops my channel assignment right in the middle of surrounding networks.
I think one of the things you could have covered in this is which of the Erro devices you used as the main one, plugged into your modem or whether it matters. This was a great review.
If all Eero's in your network are the same model, they're interchangeable. If you have different models (like the 6 and Pro 6) in the same network, you want the one with the better specs to be used as the gateway (plugged into the modem).
I replaced a linksys 6E router with the 6 Plus because i got tired of it dropping signal all the time, linksys refused to warranty the defective router as well and its 2 months old. I told them to pound sand and bought the EERO 6 plus because I dont need more and I dont have a fast enough network to need to use a better router.
2024-0413 - Hello, great review on eero! I have a question about my eero Pro 6. I have a 2 story home with 6000 SF and thick walls. The Pro 6 is working good and I am thinking about upgrading to the 6e. Based on your review it seems that the upgrade would not improve my performance. Other metrics, we have about 20 devices connected mostly using wireless. Our Internet speed from provider is 300 mbps. Do you recommend I move to the eero 6e? Thank you, Tom
I wouldn't "upgrade" if I were you. It's likely your performance will be worse based on your situation. Is there something wrong with your network now?
Depends what you're trying to optimize for. If you need true gig speeds, the 7 Max is what you want. If you just want good overall performance, the 6+ or 6 Pro are good calls.
@@power_moves Thanks for the reply after watching your video comparing eero + eero pro 6 and eero pro 6E. Which model do you recommend right now between eero pro 6 and eero pro 6E. As for my internet service speed I have 10Gbps fiber internet. I only have two devices that support 6E the rest of my devices are for 2.4ghz and 5ghz. I’m having a hard time deciding because Amazon has specials for the 2 pack pro 6 for $179.99 vs 2 pack pro 6E for $319.99 is it really worth to pay $140 more for the pro 6E just to have 6ghz and one port of 2.5gbs compared to not having that on the pro 6. The only advantage I see on the pro 6 other than saving $140 it has a quad core cpu vs dual core and also it has 4x4 band on the second 5ghz vs 2x2 ghz on the pro 6E. Also I really would like to get the eero wifi 7 which I can take advantage of my service provider using the 10Gps port and 4.8Gps wife speeds but it’s to expensive right now no specials on Amazon yet. Or can you recommend something better than eero maybe like orbi, tp link, asus, aris, linksys, nest etc etc.
I was able to get a 6e mesh 3 pack for about 300 which is 250 less than the original price. I intend to use wired backhaul so should not be a issue with me and getting 6e is just future proofing.
Too many variables to give a good answer. Theoretical max on the 5GHz is 2400Mbps. Real life you won’t get anywhere near a gig in most cases, even in ideal conditions.
I have the Pro 6E and my internet speed is 800Mbps. I have the two pack and I have a wired backhaul to the second one. I have one 6e device and my speeds are 945Mbps down on both nodes about 8ft away from it. Wi-Fi 6 devices are getting around 650Mbps down about 8ft away on both nodes. If you can setup a backhaul that is the way to go. I have nine Ethernet devices hooked up to a sixteen port switch and no slow down in speeds with any of those devices. I can’t be any happier with my Pro 6E.
Pardon if this is a stupid question… but my cable modem is located in my home office and I need three Ethernet connections (Main Work PC, NAS & Laptop Dock) but with the Eero I see only a single connection available. What is my best solution? A wired hub or router or other???
Thanks for the reply… Like a TP-Link TL-SG105, 5 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Switch or a NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308)? What would be your choice? Or doesn’t it matter?
Good stuff! In the eero app if you tap on a device it will which node you’re connected to and on what frequency. Yet if you tap on a node it just show its wireless, but not at what frequency. I have three Pro 6E’s, how do if the wireless nodes are using 5 or 6GZ for backhaul.
@@BlaqViper It's a good question but just tough to give a good answer! There are so many variables with WiFi. Technically speaking, the 6Ghz range is 17% shorter than the 5Ghz. In my house, I have the nodes just 22 feet away (w/ two walls in between) and it seemed like the 5Ghz and 2.4 Ghz were taking over for the backhaul based on my testing speeds.
No, they're not built to be range extenders. You can try a range extender but I don't recommend them. Here's a resource: support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/207602596-How-is-eero-different-than-a-range-extender-
Impossible to give a useful answer because there are so many variables from home to home. And it varies for each eero set (eero.com/compare), but the Eero 6+ covers roughly 1,500 square feet.
Can I MANUALLY choose to put a device on 2.4GHZ or 5GHZ? Or does the connection happens automatically based on what that specific device can connect to?
the dedicated wired backhaul definitely makes it a decent mesh system but the extenders with no ethernet ports sounds redundant with the package deal for some of the versions
I have Eero installed. But when installing, I had to shut off the router of the internet provider and use the Eero router to enable Eero which I love (far better than my Internet Provider). However, since then I upgraded my security system which uses Google Home hardware. Somehow (sorry it was installed for me so do not appreciate all the nuances--I am like your parents!!) the Google Mesh was set up. BUT cannot install things like Google pod that tells me someone is at the door when I cannot hear the doorbell. THX
Cam--thanks for answering my question--reallly appreciated it: The Answer you gave was unfortunately not what I wanted to hear, i.e. "...On the other hand, if you're trying to add a Google WiFi node to your Eero network, that's not possible." SAD!! But Thanks
I doubt you'd see much difference assuming you have a strong password and update its firmware regularly. Eero tends to push out updates every couple of weeks, which means they're always looking for new threats. Eero can create a firewall around your smart devices if you're a HomeKit user, which can be helpful. I'm not qualified to talk about Asus, but I doubt it's any more or less secure.
This was a fantastic review. Completely unbiased and well tested. Thanks!
I appreciate it!
Thanks for a great review and confirming that the Pro 6 is best for my needs. I was hoping to take better advantage of my brand new 1 GB connection, but the 3 Pk is hard to beat at the current sale price. Coming off a 5 yo Netgear Orbi tri-band system, having that extra band for the backhaul is a MUST. I'd love to upgrade to a next gen Orbi, but the prices are insane.
Thanks for another great review. Was just looking at the Pro 6E at Costco so this helped sway me away from that for now.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for spending the time to make this video. You helped me to decide that I am going to get 6 pro instead of 6E. You are absolutely right. I have no device for 6E and 6E cost 40% more for me now. Thank you so much for saving me money!
Happy to help!
VERY helpful. Especially the performance analysis of the Pro 6e.
This is exactly the kind of review I like. Has the technical info, but discusses the actual viability of the tech. Maybe if the 5Ghz radio was 4x4 and / or the 6Ghz also a 4x4 (really nice), the extra $150 would be more of desire.
I’ve read tons of detail reviews and watched numerous videos on mesh networks with special attention to eero. This is the best thorough video and comparison to help people understand and make a choice. Thank you and very well done. BTW picked up the 3 pack eero pro 6. 6E losing 4x4 5ghz and big jump in price killed it for me. Pro 6 fits my devices and is perfect for my needs for several years until I’ll probably have to jump to Wi-Fi 7. going from second generation eero pro with beacons to 3 pro 6 was amazingly painless through eero app and easy to do and with the range and speed.
I appreciate the kind words!
I would like to ask how much, if any, improvement did you gain in speed and coverage going from your second gen eero to the Pro 6. Did you go from Wifi 5 to Wifi 6 with this upgrade? I'm considering doing the same but not sure if it's worth the investment. Thanks.
@@denniso8380 going from my Eero Pro second generation to the Eero Pro 6 was an improvement in speed and a vast improvement in coverage. I never had any coverage issues with my second gen. Eero Pro. However the Eero Pro 6 coverage is superior. I can go down the street and still be connected to my Wi-Fi and the 2.4Ghz band is expansive and rock solid for my different BBQ thermometer and sprinkler monitors throughout yard. Eero Pro 6 also is faster, especially with multiple devices connected. Eero pro 6 is only slightly faster, maybe 10%-15%, on WiFi 5 devices. Biggest benefit is the speed with WiFi 6 devices, which noticeably increased even though my ISP only averages 300Mbs down and 35Mbs up. Battery life of iPhones and iPads is also shockingly better on Wi-Fi 6. The Wi-Fi 6 specifications must be much more efficient because of the amount of use time between battery depletion is drastic. Both my second generation Eero Pro and now Eero Pro 6 have been rock stable and never requiring a reboot. For me, Wi-Fi 6 has been worth the upgrade cost which was offset by an Amazon buyback of my old equipment. Wi-Fi 6e does not seem to be worth much, especially with Wi-Fi 7 knocking on the door. The ISPs in the area do not offer the high-speed to take advantage of WiFi 7 at any reasonable monthly rate.
This was a great video, and it was just what I was looking for. Thank you for laying everything out so well and easy to understand!
Happy to help!
Really helpful video, thanks!
OG great review Cam!
Thanks!
Super helpful video! Thank you.
Great video describing this product. Helped me to decide on the 6 pro
Pro 6 on sale on Amazon for $229 now
Great video. Thank you!
Was trying to get the best I could afford and ended up getting the Pro 6. Your video justified my purchases
Super helpful, thanks!
Great review, thank you.
As you said, if you have a wired backhaul between eero devices then eero 6e is really good. Eero is one of those devices that I install and forget.
really helpful. thank you 😊
Ok, I went for the 6+ (which was wonderful) and ended up returning it and getting the 6E 2-pack. I tend to keep these kinds of things for many years and will gladly wait another year for more 6E stuff to appear. I value streaming to Rokus all over the house so throughput is important. The 6+ and 6E are BOTH wonderful however and I really recommend either to anyone. Prosumer users, you'll likely want the 6E. General users will be more than happy with a 6+ 3-pack.
I have the pro6e model, i recently bought an iphone 15 and i saw soeeds ive never seen before my ping was a 2 compared to my other devices and i got 1.1g down and up, the future is exciting!!
So the pro 6 will be good for me on a 1600sq ft house plus 650sq ft garage?? Have sonos though out the hole house including garage. Also uave many other wifi devices connected throught the house amazon and google dwvices. I got the 6
Eero 6 plus and does not wanna connect
Thanks for this video my friend!!! I was researching for HOURS for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for WHICH eero to get!! Going with the 6+ and not the pro for my modest home at nearly 3000sq feet. Cheers!
Happy to help!
Thanks for the feedback and review!
I enjoyed your detailed results and appreciated the heads up on the Ethernet connections for the 6+ vs the 6, I’m not sure why more people don’t recommend simply connecting some items via Ethernet cable (I prefer to have my AppleTV and my home computer wired, for example, just seems like the lag is reduced considerably). Question for PS5, would you recommended wireless connection with Eero module within 10 feet or wired?
definitely wired
Great review, I already have a eero pro 6, just one unit is good for all house.
I’m just think adding a second one Ethernet wired at my office, so I go pro another pro 6? Or the eero 6 will be enough?
What are you trying to accomplish?
Helpful review. Thanks. Does the modest non-subscription administration app permit one to assign static IPs on the wifi network?
Yeah, you can do that.
How can I use this with fios connected via coax? I pay for gig and get lucky to get 300/100 on wifi
Hey, thanks for this detailed review! I'd love your thoughts on this, I currently have a single 6+ and I'm looking to improve wireless coverage. If I get a Pro 6 and use that as my main gateway, and then use the 6+ as an extender elsewhere in the house, am I possibly missing out on bandwidth by mixing a tri-band router and a dual-band router together?
You won't be maximizing your potential, but that's likely okay, depending on how your house is configured and what you're trying to accomplish.
i just get 3 of the eero 6, try to connect to statlink with the ethernet cable and cannt connect 😢
Brilliant review
Thanks Steve!
Great review. Thank you. I'm about to upgrade to the 6 Pro as a router -- I understand i can use all my existing eero 6 devices as remote nodes. Would you agree with that statement?
All older Eero's are backward compatible, yes. Just make sure you have the most powerful Eero as the gateway to get the best results.
Thanks--nice review--appreciate discussing all of the nuances. So key question: When I hooked up my Eero system 2 years ago, I recall having to turn off my Internet Providers built in router before plugging in my Eero system and creating the Eero mesh. But now as I try to integrate GOOGLE HOME, it cannot connect to Eero Mesh. So do I connect to the original internet provider system and then turn off the router to again have the eero mesh and the google mesh????
What do you mean by integrate Google Home? You have a smart speaker and want to connect it to your network and it's not connecting? That doesn't sound like a Eero problem. Google devices will connect with any WiFi network. On the other hand, if you're trying to add a Google WiFi node to your Eero network, that's not possible.
My eero app won’t let me create pause schedules? Wonder why mine is more limited?
Thanks for the plain spoken explanation. My one question is can I simply plug the 6+ into an Xfinity modem or router?
Yes, plug it into the router and set up the eero in the app and you should be running in a few minutes.
I’m looking to expand coverage to the back yard. That would likely require adding 2 pucks to my current three eero 6+ puck system. Do I have to stick with 6+’s or can I add Eero pro 6’s? I’m assuming that if I wanted to add Eero pro 6’s? If I added pro 6’s they’d only make sense as the puck receiving a signal directly from the modem and another that communicates directly with the main, right?
You can mix and match however you want, but for the best performance, you'll want the most powerful node (Pro 6, in this case) to be the gateway (connected to the modem).
I just ordered one unit of Eero 6 as an extender, and now watched your video and a few others. My question is really basic, I think. Am I supposed to get a set of 3? or one more Eero 6 if I intend to keep the existing (Verizon Fios) router?
You definitely don't want to keep the existing router. Eero is a mesh system to replace your existing router.
Thank you. Good video.
I'm deciding between the eero 6 and 6 + and will buy just one router. Can the tp-link 5-Port Gigabit Desktop switch be used with the eero 6, so more devices can be added using an ethernet cable? TIA
Yes, an ethernet switch should work fine.
I use a large Asus mesh system around my home but a few years back I bought some eero6 units and I didn't like them so I put them aside. I plan on renting a very large home (larger than 5k sq ft) for holiday and I would like to utilize the Eero 6's that I bought. I want to keep the costs down since it's only a rental for a short time. Can I buy 3 x Eero 6+ on sale, use one to connect to the modem, 2 for the mesh -- and add 3 x Eero 6 units that I own already and they will work together? Also, if I have older domain addresses in the units that I own, is it easy to over write that info to accommodate my new environment?
You can mix older gens with the new stuff without an issue. Just make sure, the most powerful Eero is used as the gateway, which is what you already planned to do. Reseting the original ones that you have is easy too.
Thank you was about to buy the 6E for no damn reason. Getting the pro 6 now.
Glad I helped set ya straight!
Well performed and transparent review. Informative and unbiased offering buyers sincere advise.
When I tested these devices myself I could conclude the 2-band models are good if you have a wired backhaul. For wireless backhaul or for max performance go for the Pro 6. The 6e may be reasonable if you have a wired backhaul and many 6e devices else skip it.
Looks like we're just about on the same page!
Hey mate, got a large home 6 bedrooms including study, split level and I'm paying for a 1GB connection. Peak speeds average between 400-600, what sort of mesh system do you recommend? Currently I have a nighthawk system, worked fine for my previous home but for my new place I get no consistent speeds even with an additional satellite.
I'd go with three Pro 6's, then add more if you're not happy with the performance.
A huge point missed on your review for the Pro 6e is it also has a 2.5gb port and the other port is 1gb. The other advantage with any Pro device is more clients per eero nod. These are two big points for people that have faster ISP or a large amount of devices. I've been running the Pro 6e for almost a year and yes it's had some firmware issues but so did the Pro 6 when it was released. Just a thought for anyone looking at what other differences between the Pro 6 and Pro 6e are.
I just bought a night hawk router because I was having signal issues in part of my house . Still having the issues my buddy told me about the eero pro 6 if I get that would it be pointless for me to keep the night hawk router since the eero pro is another router ? I just think a mesh system would be best
Yeah, you can't use your nighthawk with the eero.
So I have 3 6 pro Es and i was debating on getting more because i have na office with a couple pcs that have to hardlined, is it worth getting more 6es or should i get something else? Or should I not mix different 6 gen eeros
You can mix them without issues.
This is a great video, my question is: I have gigabit internet, and currently use an Orbi RBK50 3 pack which I’ve had for years. Near the main router I get 650 mbits and near my two safelights I get about 550. I was considering the Eero pro 6. Do you think it’s an upgrade?
The RBK50 is a great system! I tested it three years ago. Orbi's dedicated backhaul is great for maximizing its specs. The Pro 6 is an upgrade on a couple of fronts (WiFI 6 & almost double the throughput), but I'm not convinced that you'd see a ton of difference in real life. Unless you're not satisfied with Orbi's stability, or its software features, I'd probably stick with it for another year. Or if you're chasing pure speed, get one of the newer Orbi systems.
I just switched from the RBK53 it’s minimal speed improvements on eero and definitely not worth the upgrade. Unless you’re looking for the eero secure features. Those work much better than that Orbi . Overall there’s not enough to warrant the money you’re going to spend on a whole new system unless it wasn’t working right. I also feel like the Orbi had more powerful radios and got further out .
Wiring configuration on the 6+
The two ports in the back, one can serve as an input the other an output to maximize speed?
Input/output?
Are you asking if you can wire two eero nodes together to create a wired backhaul? If so, yes. And both ports are auto-sensing.
Evaluating 6 vs 6+ for my needs... Can you give me an exemple of the use of network outlets on the nodes? They're still wifi so I have a hard time understanding why I would plug a wireless laptop of printer in the node when the signal to the router will be wireless anyway. Regards.
So you’re asking why an Ethernet port on a secondary node would be useful? Two main reasons. 1. Most hubs for smart home accessories or even some printers need to be plugged into the network to work. 2. A dedicated backhaul where each eero is connected to one another.
If you’re asking this question, it’s likely that you’d be fine without extra ports.
I may be buying one during prime day and I’ll use one of your affiliation links. Thank you for the information.
Thank you!
My isp is offering a single 6e pro. Question is if I add 6 pro nodes with the 6e connected to isp will I get better service than just using 3 6 pro nodes? 2 story 3300sqft.
It depends based on all the reasons I talk about in this video. But assuming you have mostly 5GHz devices, and you're not running a wired backhaul, 3 x Eero Pro 6 nodes would be preferable.
If i take the eero 6 + node that comes off the modem and i want to run 2 devices can i use a spitter or do i have to use an unmanaged switch?
You need a switch.
I need to extend my Wi-Fi signal outside for my wireless cameras currently running eero 6 pro6e do you have any suggestions?
Reconfigure the arrangement and/or add an additional node near the cameras.
Currently have the Eero Pro 5 with 70 devices connected with Xfinity 1 GB, what is the recommended upgrade while maintaining stability and an upgrade in speed?
Tough to tell due to there being so many variables. But I’d likely go with Pro 6 if you’re not happy with your current speed.
great review i purchased 3pk eero pro6 for this particular reason and hope to utilize SQM. Do you have a tutorial to maximize using SQM. Thank you and will subscribe
Smart Queue Management? There's really nothing to do, just enable it in Eero Labs.
@@power_moves not available when in bridge mode
So it comes with Wi-Fi or do I connect to my spectrum ?
You connect your modem (from Spectrum) to your router (eero).
Great and informative review! Does the eero app allow disabling 5GHz temporarily in order to activate a 2.4GHz device? This is a feature in the Wyze app for the Wyze mesh 6E Pro. Will you be doing a head to head between the eero 6E Pro and Wyze 6E Pro?
Yes, you can temporally disable the 5 GHz! And I'm definitely open to trying the Wyze, but I haven't looked into it.
@@power_moves Great! Without that feature, it can be time consuming activating 2.4GHz devices. Another way would be to naming the 2.4, 5, and 6GHz networks separately. Does the eero app allow network splitting?
@@BlaqViper I’ve been there! Painful! Unfortunately, you can’t split the network though.
@@power_moves I suppose temporarily disabling 5GHz will have to do. Thanks.
My internet modem has a eero 6proe attached to it. I need a better signal in the garage area. I can get a used eero 6+ for $50.00. Are the two devices compatible? would it work? What do you recommend? Thanks
Yes, it's compatible and a good idea! You'll have to play around with the placement of the new node though. You'll want it close to the garage, but still close enough to the gateway Eero that it gets a full signal.
Would love your advice, I currently have the eero 6 dual band. Looking to upgrade, but I keep reading that the 6+ and pro 6 actually perform better than the pro 6e. I only have 1 6e device (iPhone) and everything else is mainly 2.4 or 5 ghz ( around 20 devices) with the exception of my Apple TV which is WiFi 6. I’d like to plug this in with a satellite router as it’s only WiFi connected now on the eero 6. Do you think it’s better to go pro 6 or pro 6e? Or maybe even 6+? (Or is 6+ too minimal of an upgrade) and now there’s the Pro 7, is that overkill? thanks! I have 1gb internet
Do you have issues with your 6? It’s a great system. If you just want more speed, I’d go with the Pro 6.
@@power_moves my 6 is fine actually, but I was wanting to add 1gb speeds which the 6 cannot handle. The 6e is on sale so trying to make the best pick.
@@power_moves also would it add more speed to my Apple TV (WiFi 6 model) if I had a satellite pro 6 or 6e and used the Ethernet cable vs WiFi only from the satellite or does that not make a difference since it’s not wired to my gateway router?
@@AutobahnSoCal It can help but probably won't make a huge difference in your case.
Thanks for the detailed review! I recently had to return Eero because it doesn't support separate bands. It insists on connecting to 2.4Ghz from one room and is painfully slow, while my 5-year-old Netgear wifi/modem combo is fast and stable on 5Ghz. Eero has refused to fix this problem or provide a workaround, so I have to switch to other brands.
Yeah, Eero finally added a "temporary pause" of the 5GHz, which is super helpful when you're setting up a 2.4-only smart device. So they clearly have the capabilities to do what you want, but they choose not to because they think it'll cause more confusion for the typical customer.
I'm looking at an Amazon Eero 6E Pro. I have a 2,580 sq. ft. home so should I be looking at the single unit for $179 or the 2 pack for $279? Will I need an Ethernet cable connection for each Eero or only the master unit?
I'd probably go with two. Only the gateway node needs an Ethernet connection.
Appreciate the video! Would like your suggestion. I'm moving to a new house just under 2,000 sq ft. The Internet provider is Frontier. The two options I am looking for which I think are both good deals are:
500 mb for $24.99/mt with Eero 6+ included
1 gb for $44.99/mth with Eero 6 Pro included
It's mostly just my wife and I with visitors (we live in FL so winter, more people LOL). We stream all TV content on a few TV's plus multiple Google, Ring, phones, nest devices all connected mostly through WiFi.
Two questions: 1. Do you think I should go for the more expensive option 2 or save the $20/mth and go with option 1? 2. Do you think I will require extenders and if yes, what do you recommend?
thanks much!
500mbps is plenty for almost anyone, especially with the basic tasks like you suggest. When you say "Eero 6+ included," this is just one node? If so, I'd probably buy a second one to pair with it.
Honestly, the 6E only makes sense if you happen to own a decent amount of 6E devices.
I tested the 6E and pro 6 as well. The 6E I needed MORE nodes to get the same coverage, speed and stability compared to the Pro 6.
100%
does putting them on walls affect their coverage or are they projecting a 3d sphere
You can do it in a pinch and they will work. But optimally, they should be on a table and away from the wall (and any other devices).
I have a 900 sq ft condo, like to game and stream tv, have a handful of other devices connected. Is 6 Pro worth it for me or will I be good with the 6+
6+ would be fine!
does plugging in a ethernet cable to a node then to a device give a better connection?
Always. Wired speeds are much different than wireless speeds. If plugging into the gateway, you’re guaranteed your full ISP speed.
Can you mix Pro 6 and Pro 6E devices. My internet provider is suppling a Pro 6E can I buy Pro 6 models to extend it? Thanks in advance
Yes!
Can the network names be split? Also does the app allow frequency channels to be manually assigned? Sometimes Auto drops my channel assignment right in the middle of surrounding networks.
Unfortunately, no.
Cam UR great! So smart!
I think one of the things you could have covered in this is which of the Erro devices you used as the main one, plugged into your modem or whether it matters. This was a great review.
If all Eero's in your network are the same model, they're interchangeable. If you have different models (like the 6 and Pro 6) in the same network, you want the one with the better specs to be used as the gateway (plugged into the modem).
very helpful
Does anybody know if all models are compatible with each other? Like you can have different models mesh with eacho other? Thanks
Yes, they are. You'll want the highest-spec model as your gateway.
@Cam // Power Moves thank you I appreciate it
I have 18 eeros and they keep failing can i trade these in to get the newer models or am i just out of luck?
Like literally 18? You can always sell the old models.
Can you review Smonet smart lock?
I'll look into it!
I replaced a linksys 6E router with the 6 Plus because i got tired of it dropping signal all the time, linksys refused to warranty the defective router as well and its 2 months old. I told them to pound sand and bought the EERO 6 plus because I dont need more and I dont have a fast enough network to need to use a better router.
2024-0413 - Hello, great review on eero! I have a question about my eero Pro 6. I have a 2 story home with 6000 SF and thick walls. The Pro 6 is working good and I am thinking about upgrading to the 6e. Based on your review it seems that the upgrade would not improve my performance. Other metrics, we have about 20 devices connected mostly using wireless. Our Internet speed from provider is 300 mbps. Do you recommend I move to the eero 6e? Thank you, Tom
I wouldn't "upgrade" if I were you. It's likely your performance will be worse based on your situation. Is there something wrong with your network now?
I pay for 1gig service, what would you recommend for a router? Just my wife and I and about 30-40 devices.
Depends what you're trying to optimize for. If you need true gig speeds, the 7 Max is what you want. If you just want good overall performance, the 6+ or 6 Pro are good calls.
nice video - wish i'd seen it before ordering the eero pro 6e
I'm in the same gooddamn position. Now I'm going to return them tomorrow when they arrive and wait for the next price drop on the Pro 6.
It’s not a bad system by any means, especially if you got a good deal!
@@power_moves Not really considering Pro 6 can be as low as £187 for two units whereas I paid £330 for two Pro 6E
I wasn’t aware of how much you paid. In that scenario, it’s not ideal.
@@MercSLRFan received mine and returned already. Now waiting for price drop
Can you do a review to the new eero pro 7 vs what ever is comparable to the Netgear orbi I’ll appreciate it Thanks.
I will try the 7 at some point this year!
@@power_moves Thanks for the reply after watching your video comparing eero +
eero pro 6 and eero pro 6E. Which model do you recommend right now between
eero pro 6 and eero pro 6E. As for my internet service speed I have 10Gbps fiber internet. I only have two devices that support 6E the rest of my devices are for 2.4ghz and 5ghz. I’m having a hard time deciding because Amazon has specials for the 2 pack pro 6 for $179.99 vs
2 pack pro 6E for $319.99 is it really worth to pay $140 more for the pro 6E just to have 6ghz and one port of 2.5gbs compared to not having that on the pro 6. The only advantage I see on the pro 6 other than saving $140 it has a quad core cpu vs dual core and also it has 4x4 band on the second 5ghz vs 2x2 ghz on the pro 6E. Also I really would like to get the eero wifi 7 which I can take advantage of my service provider using the 10Gps port and 4.8Gps wife speeds but it’s to expensive right now no specials on Amazon yet. Or can you recommend something better than eero maybe like orbi,
tp link, asus, aris, linksys, nest etc etc.
I'd go with the Pro 6. Just much better value.
What a confusing product line and naming convention. You did a great job breaking it down.
I agree on the product line. I’m wondering what it’d look like if Amazon hadn’t acquired them.
2500 sq ft home and 1GB fiber. If I want to be wired backhaul to avoid some dead spots, would I go with pro 6 or pro 6e?
The 6E makes a lot more sense when you can wire them together, but I think you'd be just fine with either!
@@power_moves thanks Cam. Do I want to wire the 2.5 to 2.5 or 1 to 1? Does it matter?
@@ajleslie2 Since you've only got a max of 1 gig, it wouldn't matter.
I was able to get a 6e mesh 3 pack for about 300 which is 250 less than the original price.
I intend to use wired backhaul so should not be a issue with me and getting 6e is just future proofing.
That'll be a nice setup!
Do you know what the fastest download speed you can get on WiFi 5Ghz with Eero 6+?
Too many variables to give a good answer. Theoretical max on the 5GHz is 2400Mbps. Real life you won’t get anywhere near a gig in most cases, even in ideal conditions.
I have the Pro 6E and my internet speed is 800Mbps. I have the two pack and I have a wired backhaul to the second one. I have one 6e device and my speeds are 945Mbps down on both nodes about 8ft away from it. Wi-Fi 6 devices are getting around 650Mbps down about 8ft away on both nodes. If you can setup a backhaul that is the way to go. I have nine Ethernet devices hooked up to a sixteen port switch and no slow down in speeds with any of those devices. I can’t be any happier with my Pro 6E.
Pardon if this is a stupid question… but my cable modem is located in my home office and I need three Ethernet connections (Main Work PC, NAS & Laptop Dock) but with the Eero I see only a single connection available. What is my best solution? A wired hub or router or other???
You just need an ethernet switch.
Thanks for the reply…
Like a TP-Link TL-SG105, 5 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Switch or a NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308)? What would be your choice? Or doesn’t it matter?
I've actually never used a switch, but either of those options will get the job done.
@@power_moves thanks for the reply.. I’ll get one and gone it a go 👍🏻
$20 tplink gig switch
Good stuff! In the eero app if you tap on a device it will which node you’re connected to and on what frequency. Yet if you tap on a node it just show its wireless, but not at what frequency. I have three Pro 6E’s, how do if the wireless nodes are using 5 or 6GZ for backhaul.
There's no way to tell directly. That's part of the "true mesh." But the backhaul should be changing dynamically based on your device usage.
@@power_moves But if I want to keep the backhaul on 6GHz, is there an approximate maximum distant between two nodes with no obstructions?
@@BlaqViper It's a good question but just tough to give a good answer! There are so many variables with WiFi. Technically speaking, the 6Ghz range is 17% shorter than the 5Ghz. In my house, I have the nodes just 22 feet away (w/ two walls in between) and it seemed like the 5Ghz and 2.4 Ghz were taking over for the backhaul based on my testing speeds.
@@power_moves Hey! good info! That 17% is a baseline I can use for guidance and placement. Thanks.
does the eero app u a lot of phone data ?
Depends on how often you use it from away home. It shouldn’t.
Can one of these be used to extend the range of my current wifi?
No, they're not built to be range extenders. You can try a range extender but I don't recommend them. Here's a resource: support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/207602596-How-is-eero-different-than-a-range-extender-
@@power_moves Thanks for the info.
What is optimal range per erro?
Impossible to give a useful answer because there are so many variables from home to home. And it varies for each eero set (eero.com/compare), but the Eero 6+ covers roughly 1,500 square feet.
Can I MANUALLY choose to put a device on 2.4GHZ or 5GHZ? Or does the connection happens automatically based on what that specific device can connect to?
Unfortunately, you don't get any control over that with Eero.
Oooooh that sucks!!!
So, you’re saying I’m not able to split my connection into two diff networks of 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ?
No. Both will exists simultaneously as one network. You can't turn one on or off or split them.@@GamingWithAce85
Thank you!
the dedicated wired backhaul definitely makes it a decent mesh system but the extenders with no ethernet ports sounds redundant with the package deal for some of the versions
I have Eero installed. But when installing, I had to shut off the router of the internet provider and use the Eero router to enable Eero which I love (far better than my Internet Provider). However, since then I upgraded my security system which uses Google Home hardware. Somehow (sorry it was installed for me so do not appreciate all the nuances--I am like your parents!!) the Google Mesh was set up. BUT cannot install things like Google pod that tells me someone is at the door when I cannot hear the doorbell. THX
Thx. You forgot to say that it is possible to keep your own router and configure the eero on bridge mode.
There’s a ton that wasn’t covered. You can only make the video so long.
Cam--thanks for answering my question--reallly appreciated it: The Answer you gave was unfortunately not what I wanted to hear, i.e. "...On the other hand, if you're trying to add a Google WiFi node to your Eero network, that's not possible." SAD!! But Thanks
Why are you trying to do that though? I'm confused. You just have an extra?
I assume the erro 6 extenders are not compatible with 6+?
All Eero nodes are backwards compatible and will work with each other. Just have the 6+ as the gateway node.
Thank you, one more question if I may. If I use a 6+ gateway node and 6 nodes…. Would you get any benefits from 6+
@@greginfla7211 Not the full benefits, but it'll be a better overall system than if you had only Eero 6 nodes.
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I have an Eero 6 router and 800 Mbs internet from Comcast. I have hit 946 Mbs with this combo, and almost always in the High 800's to low 900's.
Plugged in or wireless? How close are you to the gateway?
One reason I went with Pro 6e is because it can be powered by PoE, so that's a game changer for our house.
Consider testing out Plume WiFi. I install these at my clients’ residences.
I have extensively actually. They’re OK!
Mesh backhaul or wired backhaul?
What about them? Both are good options depending on your circumstances.
Wow, well done!
What about security from hackers? Compared to Asus 86u, which will mesh with another and has backhaul. Comments appreciated.
I doubt you'd see much difference assuming you have a strong password and update its firmware regularly. Eero tends to push out updates every couple of weeks, which means they're always looking for new threats. Eero can create a firewall around your smart devices if you're a HomeKit user, which can be helpful. I'm not qualified to talk about Asus, but I doubt it's any more or less secure.