How to Expand the Eero Mesh with Amazon Echo Speakers (2023)

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if you have Eero Mesh System, you can expand your Wi-Fi network with some Echo devices. Amazon acquired Eero in 2019 and the company continues to make some of the best mesh Wi-Fi routers out there. The Eero range is particularly good for Alexa-powered smart homes, offering tight integration if you link your Amazon and Eero accounts. Read on to find out which Echo devices can act as Eero Wi-Fi extenders and how to set them up, but note that the built-in Eero is only available in the US and Canada for now.

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What is an embedded Eero?

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Any Echo device with the “Eero Built-in” icon can now act as a Wi-Fi extender for your mesh network. Compatible Echo speakers expand coverage up to 1,000 square feet, provide speeds up to 100 Mbps, and can connect up to 10 devices. All compatible Echo devices use the 5GHz band (no support for 2.4GHz or 6GHz).

All Eero Embedded Devices

Amazon Echo Dot and Eero Mesh WiFi Router

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All you need to get started is a compatible Eero gateway device (your main router). Here is the complete list:

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