However, that ease of use comes at a cost, and other aspects of the app can prove frustratinglyВ limited.В The appВ creates just a single network that combines the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz frequency bands, and while that helps to keepВ the initial set-up nice and simple, it may alsoВ deter more experienced users who prefer to have separate networks onВ those two bands. You can also create a guest network for visitors,В andВ set up schedules to control Internet access for different family members. TheВ Eero app is straightforward and easy to use.В ThereвЂ™s a built-in speed test that allows you to check the performance of your new network, and even to monitor the data usage of each device on the network.

Since our original review, the Eero 6 has been updated to support AppleвЂ™s HomeKit, making it a much more useful device for people with lots of Apple devices in their home. The two вЂextenderвЂ™ units donвЂ™t have Ethernet at all, which is a little disappointing, but is an understandable compromise in orderВ to keep the price down (US customersВ doВ have the option of buying a kit with three routers, giving you two Ethernet ports each, although that brings the price up to $349.00).ДЄmazon has clearly got its eye on the smart-home market, as the Eero supports both Alexa and theВ Zigbee networking system, so if you have existing smart devices that use the Amazon Home app - such as the popular Echo speakers - itвЂ™s easy to transfer themВ acrossВ to your new Eero network. Just remember that one of the EthernetВ ports will need to be connected to your existing modem or router in order to use your Internet connection, so you just have one Ethernet port available for a wired connection on a laptop or games console.

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