Is eero a good router? Pros, cons and performance review (2025)

A fast, reliable WiFi connection keeps your home running smoothly. From streaming movies in 4K, working remotely, to gaming or controlling smart devices, your network should work everywhere you need it.

That’s where eero comes in. Its mesh WiFi design replaces a single router with connected units that deliver consistent, whole-home coverage. But with other popular mesh systems like Google Nest WiFi and TP-Link Deco, how does eero compare in 2025?

In this review, we’ll take a closer look at eero performance, reliability, security, ease of use and overall value and how it integrates with Astound’s Whole Home WiFi to deliver fast, consistent coverage and dependable connectivity throughout your space.

Yes. eero is one of the best mesh WiFi systems for 2025. It delivers fast, consistent whole-home coverage with automatic optimization, WPA3 security and effortless app setup. Paired with Astound Gig internet, it supports multi-Gig speeds and reliable performance across all devices.

When it comes to performance, eero’s advantage is consistency. Unlike a traditional router that broadcasts from a single point, eero’s mesh WiFi system distributes your Astound internet connection across multiple nodes. This design keeps speeds steady from room to room, eliminating dead zones and maintaining strong signal strength even through thick walls or across multiple floors.

The newest flagship model, eero Max 7, introduces WiFi 7 tri-band technology capable of multi-Gigabit speeds up to 4.3 Gbps wireless under ideal conditions. Paired with Astound Gig or multi-Gig internet, eero easily handles bandwidth-heavy tasks like 4K streaming, online gaming and high-resolution video calls with minimal buffering or lag.

With eero, even earlier models deliver impressive results.

• eero 6 (dual-band WiFi 6): Great for apartments or smaller homes with everyday streaming, browsing and smart-home use.
• eero Pro 6E (tri-band WiFi 6E): Adds a dedicated backhaul channel for faster internal communication between nodes, ideal for mid-sized or multi-level homes.

How much area can eero cover? Each eero node typically covers about 1,500 square feet. An eero Max 7 covers 2,500 square feet and and a three-pack of eero Max 7 could extend coverage up to 7,500 square feet.

The system’s TrueMesh routing automatically directs data along the fastest, least congested path, optimizing throughput and minimizing latency. Need more range? Simply add another eero.

To ensure smooth performance, eero automatically prioritizes traffic, even with dozens of devices online. Whether you’re streaming on the patio or gaming upstairs, the network dynamically adjusts to deliver consistent, low-latency coverage across your home.

Across all models, eero offers fast, reliable and balanced WiFi performance with minimal setup. Its combination of dual- and tri-band technology, Gigabit compatibility and intelligent mesh routing makes it one of the best routers for everyday households in 2025.

Speed is important, but reliability and security are what keep your network running smoothly day after day. For dependable uptime and built-in protection, choose eero to secure every device on your network.

eero mesh design maintains your network stability, even if one node weakens. Each unit communicates with the others, rerouting traffic automatically to maintain a strong signal throughout your home.

In addition, in the eero app, you’ll get full network visibility and control. You can check signal strength, monitor connected devices and test speeds in real time.

Unlike standard routers that need manual firmware downloads, eero handles updates automatically. These background updates install new features, performance improvements and security patches overnight, keeping your system fast, stable and secure with minimal effort.

With Astound Whole Home WiFi, eero security starts at the network level and grows with your needs. eero Secure is included at no extra cost and adds tools like malicious site blocking, SafeSearch, ad and tracker filtering, WiFi scheduling, multi admin access and profile based parental controls you manage in the eero app.

If your household needs a stronger safety net, eero Plus is an optional upgrade that adds VPN service for safer browsing away from home, a Malwarebytes subscription for device level threat scanning, a 1Password Family plan for shared password storage, dynamic DNS for remote access and WiFi radio analytics so you can see how your network is performing over time.

For homes powered by Astound Gig internet, eero forms a unified system of managed hardware, smart software and dedicated support for secure, uninterrupted WiFi.

Setting up a reliable home network doesn’t need to be complicated. The eero setup process is guided through the eero app, making it easy for anyone to get online in minutes.

Getting started is simple:

1. Plug your primary eero into your modem.
2. Open the eero app to create your network name and password.
3. Add additional eero units where coverage drops.

With eero, there’s no manual IP entry or confusing router menus. After setup, eero will automatically configure itself and balance traffic across your home.
Once your network is active, the app verifies signal quality in each room and suggests adjustments if needed, so you can fine-tune coverage without guesswork.

The eero app acts as your control center for everything. The clean, easy-to-navigate user interface shows connected devices, bandwidth usage and WiFi health at a glance. With just a tap, you can pause WiFi, prioritize a device or create a guest network.

Because eero is part of the Amazon ecosystem, it integrates with Alexa. You can pause WiFi for the kids, run speed tests or enable guest access using simple voice commands. Additionally, eero also supports Matter and Thread and is compatible with a wide range of smart-home devices from Google, Apple, TP-Link and more.

Because eero is cloud-connected, you can manage your Astound Whole Home WiFi network from anywhere. Whether you’re at home or traveling, the app lets you monitor device activity or restart nodes from your smartphone.

eero’s app-guided setup and automatic optimization make it one of the simplest WiFi systems to install and manage.