I went back and forth between the AMPLIFI, Orbi and Google. I initially went with Google because my ISP is Google Fiber,seemed like a no brainer. Well that was far from true. The Google WiFi system had a solid reliable signal but it was slow when I wasn’t in the same room as one of the access points. I pay to Gigabit speeds up and down and would only get 60meg at best. I took it back and exchanged it for the AmpliFi and I am glad I did. Incredible speeds, reliable signal and ridiculously simple to install. I’m averaging 325Mbps up and just under 400 down (speeds on my iPhone X and the the same on my MacBook and iPad Pro) If you want the best Mesh system buy this one. The two cons if I have to name some is the mesh points don’t have Ethernet connections and the USB port on the back of the main router is dormant. Ubiquiti says it’s for future development. If the were to update the USB for an external hard drive with Time Machine backup, there would be NO QUESTION of being the best router on the market. For now it is only the best Mesh System.

I put this system in a 2-story 3000 sq ft "Frank Lloyd Wright" style home with concrete construction. Due to the time period this house was built, all utilities (including cable) enter the property at the ground level which, for half of the home, sits below ground level. Consequently the our wifi base has to live in "the basement"--a less than ideal location--as there is no direct pathway for ethernet or rg6 (coax cable) to get to the upper level of the house. We bought the Amplifi because if it's "high density technology" and the positive ratings it received for coverage in structures like ours. We did see coverage improvement over our older model access points especially between floors directly above the base station. Our antennas are placed at a distance labeled "good" by the phone app (i.e. 4-5 bars). Again, limited by the construction of the home (i.e. no power outlets in the hallways due to hallways housing closets and storage) our antenna placement is not quite ideal, but adequate. We did notice that devices connecting through the antennas rather than the base unit had speed tests significantly lower (35mbps vs. 100+mbps) than those connected to the base station, however, the speeds through the antennas are fine for our needs. The phone app is helpful post setup to monitor speeds and connectivity. We did find some devices falling off the network for unknown reasons. In an attempt to fix that we changed the device optimization to "media" (from "normal") and for whatever reason performance and connectivity improved for those devices (mostly phones and tablets). Additionally, the app provides you with detailed info about devices connecting to your network (or your "guest network" if activated) and allows you to pause connections for all or select devices. Lastly, you can set the network up without the app according to the vendor, however, I did not explore that option. I feel like the Ubiquiti Amplifi was a bit over-hyped but at the same time, it is a significant improvement from our former wifi router/access point configuration (4 yrs old) and works in our hard-to-cover property.

I bought this system after my NetGear Orbi started dropping multiple times a day. Comparing the two systems I wish I had bought the Amplifi HD to begin with and saved myself a lot of wasted money. The Amplifi HD system was easy to setup through the quick start guide and APP. The APP is much better then the Netgear APP in my opinion as well. Currently I am running with the default settings and have seen no reason to mess with them. Coverage is excellent throughout my home, I finally have no dead spots. I get about 160mbps on my phone with a 200mbps internet plan through Shrewsburys only provider SELCO. I'm pleased with those numbers which again are higher then what I saw with the Orbi. Streaming HD video while playing online games like Fortnite as not been an issue at all. The router works as it should, I get my 200mbps on any wired device in the home. Plug and Play. Lastly I will say that the Amplifi HD looks great... maybe not something everyone cares about but I love the modern look. If you are looking for a plug and play mesh wifi system I highly recommend you get the Amplfi HD.

I replaced an old Apple Airport router because my Samsung Smart TV wouldn't connect to it. I was paying for 200 mbps and speed tests were showing 30 mbps. Time to upgrade. I chose Amplifi Out of the box, took about 20 minutes to fully setup. Got greater speeds (download, 210-212 mbps), then what I pay for (200mbps) from my ISP. Those speeds were right by the main router. I live in a 2700 sq ft split level home. Getting about 160-180 mbps (download) on each of the 2 other floors where the mesh points are. The app itself is great. Can check for updates or how each mesh point is performing, as well as a lot of other advanced settings including adding a guest network. Price wise it's not cheap, but I'm a believer in you get what you pay for. I researched for hours on different mesh systems and after talking to an IT professional who works on home systems, he recommended this one. I do wish I was able to use the USB port, but as of now and from what I've read, they are not working on any firmware upgrades to activate this. But, for what I need, it's been good so far. Hopefully stays that way.

I reviewed the market extensively for a wireless mesh system for my new 5000 sq.ft 2 floor + basement house and finally landed on this one. With AT&T gigapower fiber in the house, I wanted a device which would support faster speeds, reach all over the house and also give me the flexibility to move around as needed. After researching Eero (expensive), Google Wifi (not enough throughput for me), Orbi (liked it but expensive), Velop (seems another good one), Milo (not enough throughput), Nighthawk (extremely powerful but only one device and was concerned about total reach on all floors and basement), I landed up with this Amplifi device. The device is sleek, setup is easy and everything can be controlled from the app, which is extremely convenient. Also the two additional antenna type devices plug in to wall outlets and keep coverage across the house. There are a number of features I like about this device: (1) internet control for kids, (2) device prioritization for streaming (3) dual band automatic switching based on where I am in the house (4) guest access control and expiry (5) ability to move the mesh around to the farthest corners of the basement (6) route prioritization (7) performance checks without the need for okla...the list goes on. In some areas I am getting close to 780 Megs/Sec download speeds, in others as low as 180 Megs/Sec, but for someone who had Xfinity 100 MBPS and was getting only 30-40 gigs in the past, I am a very happy camper. Especially, since I have cut the chord on my cable and only use online on-demand TV. And no more phones at home, just my cellphone which uses wireless inside. I have 2 phones, 3 tablets, 3 TVs, 1 Apple TV, 1 Roku, 1 Alexa, 2 desktop computers + guests who use the wifi network, and it runs without a glitch. Streaming is awesome and there is never a blip, thanks to this device. In fact, I keep it hidden even though it looks awesome and from inside the cabinet it works. And it is less expensive than many. I love it and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a device that provides good coverage, good throughput, flexibility to move the mesh around, sleek and easy to setup at a less than $350 price point.