Amazon eero Max 7 mesh wifi router (newest model) - Supports internet plans up to 10 Gbps, Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft., Connect 250+ devices, 1-pack

Since release I have had the 3 node Eero 6 Mesh system, so for about 4 years. During that time I have only had one incident and Eero support was fantastic. Since the mid 90s I have designed and built out multiple nationwide networks. From small ISPs, to Wireless providers getting into the Internet business to deploying mesh wireless system in corporate offices. I love it, it's great to tinker working to make things better and better. Because of that though I don't want to do that same thing at night or on the weekends unless it's work related. When I have some free time to do what I want, tweaking a network is one of the last things I want do. Yet I must have something that is fast, stable and secure. For years the Eero 6 functioned well however during that time we have added devices, increased our bandwidth and have more people working from home and/or gaming. It was time for an upgrade. Frankly reading the reviews I was concerned about purchasing this system. Yes, we all know that people who are unhappy are more likely to write a review than someone who is but this was definitely not ranked as high as my old system. Regardless I knew if needed I could troubleshoot with the support stand so I gave it a shot with the hope it wouldn't be an ongoing ordeal. I'm very happy to say the setup was one of the easiest if not the easiest ever. I unplugged my old system, plugged in the new primary devices and launched the app. It asked if I wanted to replace the old system, yes. It configured the new device using my same settings (network name, SSID etc...) and I was up and running in less than 10 min with a firmware/OS update. Adding the second device, they are both the same and both have the Ethernet ports, it set it up as the secondary in a couple of minutes. Then I removed the 2 old extension from the app and I was done. I did not have to do anything to all the devices on my previous network as everything stayed the same. That also saved me hours of extra work. While I only have a 1 gig connection we plan to upgrade to 2 in a couple of months and this will more than handle it. I went from getting about 40Mbps in our studio room over wireless to a full gig. The farthest room in the house had the second extension in that room previously just to get it covered. With only the two device system that room is now running 800 Mbps. As the extension is in our den I was able to plug our Apple TV directly in Ethernet and any occasional stutters watching in 4K simply vanished. We are on a cable modem system from our local provider. While I did help set it up in the 90s I haven't helped them in 20 years or so and thus there is nothing special about our connection, it's the same as everyone else in town. I am not using the paid version of the app, the free download has worked just fine for 4 years, worked great on our setup and I see no reason, again not looking to tweak anything, to pay for the extra services. I think most people will be just find using the standard app. At the beginning I noted I had the older 3 node system but got the 2 node Max 7. My house is a single story about 2600 sqft. The gateway is located in the office at the front far side of the house, I placed the extension in an are approximately the middle and I'm getting complete coverage throughout including a good usable signal out front or out back. While it notes 5000 sqft, I would suggest 3000 is probably more accurate from my experience. I definitely would not have needed three and if you can place the your device near the center of your house I believe a single unit would easily cover close to 2000 sqft with ease. Yes these aren't cheap but for us it was well worth the upgrade from a speed a quality of life standpoint and they are powerful enough I hope to get more than 4 years of service from them. Very pleased and highly recommend to anyone who needs more speed, especially if they have a lot of devices around the house. <Edit> I just wanted to add that after 3 months the system is still performing flawlessly, updates have been quick and stable.

I have AT&T Fiber 1000 and had been using their standard fiber gateway modem/wifi router. We have a single-story home a little bigger than average. The AT&T BGW320-500 did OK but our coverage struggled in some corners and just outside, even with it being almost in the center of the home and placed higher. We have a ton of IoT devices and several lights from Lifx and Mod Lighting. With the addition of new sconces outdoors around the house, the AT&T device didn't have the range so I looked at mesh systems. A couple other popular mesh systems were less expensive, but the Eero performance stood out in reviews here and on some YouTube reviews. I wish this was a little cheaper, but the performance really gave a lot of value. Setup couldn't have been easier. I downloaded the app and it found all the the devices pretty much instantly. Anyone who has set up a home network or tried to connect devices knows how big of a pain that is. Eero was flawless. It even tells you if the placement isn't ideal which was great. Our home had an addition built on the back so there are concrete cinder block walls that make wifi a challenge at times. Since Eero uses multiple bands, it will choose the best one to push through the walls. I renamed the Eero's network SSID to match the old AT&T, set the AT&T to passthrough, and almost all devices connected right away. I had to reset a few of the credentials on devices, but no biggie. The speed... Did I mention it's supa-fast? With my 1000 fiber line on wifi I ran two back-to-back tests as I wrote this and attached the pics. One with Fast by Netflix and the other with Ookla Speedtest. With the AT&T wifi, the best I could manage at my desktop was around 800mpbs on a good day. Generally, it was in a range of 500-700. With Eero, I almost always get 900+, and sometimes as you can see in the pic I'm getting over my plan's 1000 speed. 1225mpps on the download today! Connections seem more stable as well. I still have a couple of the outside sconce lights with lower signals but it has to shoot through multiple concrete walls on that side. At least now they're connecting, where the AT&T didn't even see them. I may add an outdoor Eero just to have full back yard coverage and ensure a stronger signal for those lights. We have near 60 IoT devices connected. Lights, appliances, doorbell camera, smoke detectors, Xbox, etc. Eero handles them all without issue and it doesn't seem to affect speed or cause interference that can disconnect them. I have the Xbox Series X hardwired via Cat6 to the main Eero and ping/speed are great with no lag or dropouts. I've also hardwired my Bluesound Vault 2i and Shield TV Pro. Each node has additional ethernet ports so if you want to limit the wifi traffic you could run ethernet to nearby devices. The app is designed well and is easy to navigate. You'll get notifications if a new device joins the network, and like many routers you can name them all so you know what they are. You have easy ability to block devices, or just pause them if needed. It will show all the individual nodes and each of those will show you what's connecting to them. Another nice thing is being able to adjust the status light on each of them to off or the brightness you prefer. The app also has a lot of nice features to show what devices are online or offline, and you can check data usage by day, week, or month for each of them. Total data usage metrics are also there. I'm sure there are plenty of advanced options but for the average user it has everything you need. For guests, you can create a separate guest network by flipping it on and sharing it pretty easy. It has a QR code option as well as a simple share link that can be sent via text, email, and other apps. So far this has been the best wifi and network device I've purchased since wifi became a thing. It's the only one I've used that has virtually no drop off in speed and has been this easy to set up. Coverage is almost perfect other than those concrete blocked devices but that can be resolved by better node placement or an additional node. The main thing about that coverage is the speeds stay pretty consistent throughout and your device will move to the best node as needed. I definitely recommend, but I'd say wait for a sale price or Prime Day and save some dough.

My original review was pretty critical of eero because of compatibility issues we seemed to be having with Zoom. First and foremost, I have to commend eero customer support. They proactively reached out and followed-up multiple times to see if they could help us fix the problem. While there are some trade-offs with eero, it turns out this system is pretty great. E.g., I wish I had more granular control over steering devices to specific bands, and I wish the "back-up internet" failover feature could load-balance and use an ethernet connection. On the flip-side, it's awesome and pretty unique that eero even has a "back-up" internet feature. The UI and software for eero is an order of magnitude better than what I've seen from TP-Link or Netgear/Orbi. To say nothing of AT&T and Xfinity. The only thing comparable I've seen is Plume, but eero's hardware is way better. As for the issues we were having, that ended up being faulty AT&T equipment. And in all fairness to eero, whatever issues AT&T's weird "IP-Passthrough" config creates are really on AT&T. We're now reliably getting multi-gig *wireless* speeds. Easily 1 Gbps, frequently 2Gbps. Which is impressive on a wireless network with dozens of devices. As of now, I'd update my review to "highly recommend." ********** OLD REVIEW: Unfortunately, like other reviewers and folks in the eero support forum, we've had lots of issues getting eero and Zoom to play well. In any case, I would only recommend these if your ISP allows a true bridge mode - and even then your mileage may vary for Zoom etc. The UI and software ease of use of eero is great. But the hardware can be temperamental to set-up if you need to depart from the default architecture (e.g. you have AT&T Fiber). For example, we have 5Gbps AT&T Fiber and AT&T doesn't allow a true bridge mode, only IP Passthrough. If we double NAT (eero's recommended approach) our network is an order of magnitude slower. Even a *WIRED* network connection slows down to less than 100 Mbps. If we use eero's Access Point mode, our speeds return to multi-gig but we lose a lot of the features that distinguish eero and the network becomes unstable. Take note though, for access point mode, the eero network architecture has to be setup differently than other AP systems -- only one eero node can talk to the router or the network breaks. But we've found that in Access Point mode, with only one eero talking to the router, there is a ton of packet loss. At best, Zoom and other video calls are unstable even when hardwired or on a multi-gig WiFi connection to the device. At worst, the eero network repeatedly goes offline and reboots. Net-net, buying the eero WiFi 7 system was a counter-productive waste of money for us.

I upgraded to the eero Max 7 because my previous router simply wasn’t keeping up with my Xfinity 2 Gig internet service. Even though I was paying for a 2 Gbps plan, my old router typically gave me only around 400–500 Mbps. The difference with the eero Max 7 was immediate. Setup was extremely easy. The eero app walked me through the process, and I had the network up and running without having to dig through complicated router settings. For something this capable, the setup process was surprisingly simple. The biggest improvement has been speed. The Max 7 is finally allowing me to take advantage of the multi-gig Xfinity connection I'm paying for. I'm now seeing speeds well beyond what my previous router could deliver, including speeds over 1 Gbps on compatible devices. Coverage and overall performance have also been very good so far. Connections feel fast and responsive throughout the house. One thing worth mentioning for anyone upgrading to multi-gig internet: the eero can only perform as well as the rest of your network. Older 1 Gbps Ethernet switches, cabling, or devices can become bottlenecks even though the Max 7 itself supports much higher speeds. Pros: - Extremely easy setup - Excellent wireless performance - Handles my Xfinity 2 Gig service far better than my previous router - Multi-gig Ethernet support - Simple, polished app Cons: - Expensive compared with many consumer routers - To get the full benefit, the rest of your network equipment needs to support multi-gig speeds Overall, I'm very happy with the upgrade. If you're paying for a gigabit or multi-gig internet plan and your current router isn't delivering the speeds you're paying for, the eero Max 7 is absolutely worth considering.

EDIT ... lowered to 1 Star. After spending a bunch of time entering the names, and locations, of all my Echo Devices. Woke up one morning and Eero (Alexa?) had renamed them to generic 'Echo Dot' and added 'NEW". Totally wasted my time. Recently, I can no longer add any new 2.4G Devices. If I try turning Off the 5G, my phone will no longer connect ('Can not get IP Address', 'Connected with no internet', 'Internet not available', etc). Once the 10 minutes is up, my phone connects. Never have had such problems with a Router in my life. Wish I never bought it!!!! ------------- I own the Samsung Connect Home Pro Mesh Router. I have been relatively happy with it. My home is entirely Smart. I have well over 200 Devices (Smart Bulbs to Major Appliances). Not all of them are always Online. The most the Samsung Mesh can handle, in theory, is 100 (97 is the most I have seen connected at once). When I have a power loss, they all try getting back Online at once, and many fail to Connect. At 3AM, manually turning things Off, or Resetting, is a hassle. If I am not home, it is impossible … I do not have any WiFi 6 or 7 Devices, but read how the Eero Max 7 could handle 200+ Devices, and transferring over from an old router was as simple as using the same name and same password as the old router. I have a couple dozen Echo Devices, and figured the Eero 7 would be a good fit, and future proof my Smart ecosystem. I unplugged my old Base Station and all 4 Subs. I plugged in the Max 7. Entered my old name and password, and waited … not one device transferred over?!?! I tried manually transferring devices (starting with my Samsung Phone) and it worked fine. I figured, I must be doing something wrong? I called Customer Service, and after 30 minutes of on and off Hold, I lost phone connection. I called back and spoke to someone else. After 2 hours, they told me it is impossible to transfer devices from my old Mesh System. ‘The Eero is too advanced’, and assured me they would transfer if I was upgrading from an Eero router, but ‘Samsung is a different Company’ (Duh!). Before purchasing, I read lots of reviews and watched every video I could find. Not one of them mentioned this?!?! I had to restart my old mesh system, because my entire house was now Offline. I slowly started adding Devices to the Eero 7, but after numerous days and numerous hours (over 200 Devices; each Brand has a different reset procedure). I decide to call Customer Service again; I can not be the only person having this problem?!?! Something must be wrong with the way I set it up or with the router. This time they spent 3 hours on the phone with me. Very patient and polite, but in the end, could not fix it. Now I have about 50 Devices (the ones that use the most Bandwidth) on the Eero 7. I figured if I can get Devices below 100 on my old Mesh, then I can run both, as a transition … but it is not working. Many devices are now going Offline (most notably, because I get Notifications, my Ring Security System and numerous Cams). I traded in an older echo Device, for an Echo Dot 5th Gen, hoping to extend the Eero Mesh. Although it is only 8’ from the Eero 7 (other side of a plaster wall), it repeatedly goes Offline and the devices Connected to it are dropped. If I unplug it, and plug it back in, it starts to work again. It is suppose to handle up to 10 5G Devices, but of the 8 5G Speakers in its room and adjoining bathroom, I have never seen more than 3 Connect at once. When something disconnects, it take ages to reconnect (see pic showing 0 Connected) Bottom Line … I spent days, dozens of hours, trying to get this to work. I am so deep down this Rabbit Hole, sending it back makes little sense. I am now thinking about buying another Max 7, because my plan of using newer Echo’s to increase the Mesh is totally unreliable. I tell myself, this will be the last router I need for years, and hopefully works perfectly once I get everything off my old router, but I would never had bought this had I known. Giving 2 Stars, because I like I can name the devices once they add (see pics). That way, I know which ‘Echo Dot 2nd Gen’ is currently Offline … LOL

I recently received the eero MAX 7 as a gift for my birthday, and it has been a game-changer. Earlier this year, I had purchased the eero pro 6e (2 units), which I was already quite happy with. However, I noticed that my mother needed one, so I gave her my eero pro 6e and got the eero MAX 7 for my apartment. Ever since I started using it, I have been blown away by its incredible performance. The download speed has increased from 981 MB to 1.3 Gig, and I no longer have to worry about my work video calls dropping like they did before. I used to think that the network service in my area was the problem, but it turned out that the many routers in the building and the interference from all the devices using the 2.4 GHz band were causing the issue. Now, I can work from home with great internet bandwidth without any interruption, and I couldn't be more satisfied. Although the eero MAX 7 is expensive, it's worth every penny in my opinion. You’ll see on the pics posted my download speed increased from 983 MB with eero pro 6e to 1.31 G with Euro MAX 7!!! Update: Dec 5, 2023 I recently purchased the new eero Max 7 mesh router, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations. Not only am I experiencing faster speeds compared to my previous router, but the coverage it provides is simply outstanding. In fact, I was so impressed that I decided to get a second unit last week to ensure exceptional coverage throughout my entire living space. One of the standout features of the eero Max 7 is its ability to consistently deliver a reliable internet connection. Even in a building where numerous routers and devices cause interference, I haven't experienced any lags or connectivity issues. This is a game-changer for me, as I heavily rely on a stable internet connection for both work and leisure activities. Setting up the second eero Max 7 was a breeze, thanks to its intuitive and user-friendly interface and application. The mesh network seamlessly blankets my home, eliminating any dead spots and ensuring a consistent signal strength across all corners. I can now enjoy fast and uninterrupted internet access no matter where I am in the house. The eero Max 7 has truly transformed my internet experience. It's a high-performing mesh router that delivers on its promises of faster speeds and excellent coverage. If you're looking for a reliable and hassle-free solution to your connectivity needs, I highly recommend giving the eero Max 7 a try. You won't be disappointed.

Would be 5 stars except for the VPN issue. History: I cut the cord and got the Frontier 500 plan. They wanted to give me a basic EERO that only had 1 extra port. I needed 2 extra ports for a NAS and desktop PC. I wanted to avoid an ethernet switch. I don't have the ideal location for a router. It is in one corner of the house on the 2nd floor and the bedrooms and other equipment are on opposite sides. I also want good outdoor coverage. I currently have an old style Frontier and 2 old Netgear extenders. The most I could get was around 20-30 Mbps in most areas. I decided to replace all this with 3 EERO MAX 7s. Setup: It was incredibly easy to setup. Unplug power from Frontier ONT device. Plug ethernet cable from ONT into port 1, NAS into port 2 and PC into port 3. Power up ONT and wait about 10 minutes then plug in EERO. Then go to EERO app to finish setup. There is a simple way to reserve an address for NAS. It was easy to add the other 2 routers. The only issue is you have to assign a location and I didn't know which was which so I later had to switch location assignment in the app. Performance: I was astounded by the performance. I get 450+ Mbps download/upload all over the house using my phone and tablet. I'm really not sure how this is possible. I tested it on my PC that is on the other side of the house and I get 484Mbps down and 506Mbps up. I use the Speedtest app in the Windows store. You can't use the web app in a browser (SpeedTest.net). It caps out at 100Mbps since it runs in a web browser. I tested my Samsung Smart TVs using the builtin web browser and I get between 80-140Mbps down depending on the TV. If I use Netflix's Check Your Network I get between 80-200Mbps. Other: It looks great. My wife really likes the look. Issues: The only issue I had was with VPN. I have to use a VPN from time to time on my PC. It would not connect to the VPN. I found a post on Reddit about the issue and it says to use a guest network to get it to work. This is not an acceptable solution. There was a suggestion to use Bridge mode under DHCP and NAT settings. This completely crashed the router. I looked for a reset button on the router and there is none. I finally figured it out. You have to delete the network in the app to set it up again. I finally got Mozilla VPN to work. It somehow bypasses whatever issue EERO has with Windows and VPN. There are 100s of posts about this. Amazon needs to get this sorted.

I couldn’t be happier with the eero Max 7. I use it as the main router in my mesh network, paired with several eero Pro 7 and eero 6+ units, and the entire system has been rock solid. Setup was straightforward, and everything integrated seamlessly. Since installing it, my Wi-Fi has been fast, reliable, and consistent throughout my home. On devices connected to the Max 7, my internet speeds regularly max out what my Speedtest can measure for my 5 gig Fiber internet plan. The app is easy to use, making it simple to manage the network and check device status. If you’re building or upgrading an eero mesh system and want top-tier performance, the Max 7 is an excellent choice. It’s been one of the best networking upgrades I’ve made.