eero has been selling its mesh Wi-Fi system for over a year now, and it has proven to be an easy-to-set-up and reliable solution for many households. Today, the company has announced two new pieces of hardware and a new network security service, which promises to make your digital home even safer.
In an interview with CEO Nick Weaver, he explained how the company has been looking at the data to see how people use the product. They found that it’s in places like hallways, stairwells, and kitchens where customers want a smaller form factor. So the company went back to the drawing board to create a smaller device that still performs well.
The result is the eero beacon, which is small enough to be plugged into any outlet. It’s half the size of the original eero and even more performant due to new antennas, RF design, and system architecture. This new device is perfect for those hard-to-reach areas of your home where you need a strong Wi-Fi signal.
eero’s original 3-pack is still the most popular option among customers. However, the company now offers a new system lineup. The first new system is a eero and one beacon, which starts at $199 and provides similar coverage to the original 3-pack. The new standard eero system is an eero and two beacons for $399, and the pro Wi-Fi system is three eeros for $499. The latter is suitable for homes with lots of wired Ethernet or where you want the absolute best performance and tri-band coverage.
In addition to the new hardware, eero has also introduced a new suite of services called eero Plus. It’s a whole-home digital security service that protects all the devices connected to your network, including cameras, speakers, and thermostats. It costs $9.99 per month or $100 per year and is designed to keep your entire digital home safe.
All the new products are available for order on eero’s website and will start shipping by the end of the month. You can also find them in retail stores such as Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. With all these new options, you may be wondering how many eero beacons you need for your home. It will depend on the size of your home and where you need the signal. However, eero’s new lineup offers a solution for every household.