Eero specializes in making a range of eero mesh Wi-Fi systems and Wi-Fi extenders that make your home networking experience more seamless. Mesh Wi-Fi uses multiple routers, one attached to the modem and others operating like satellite routers, in order to help you avoid Wi-Fi dead zones within your network.

If you’re wondering what mesh Wi-Fi is and whether you need it, consider the size of your home and any features, such as concrete walls, that serve to degrade or block your Wi-Fi signal. If you already have a Wi-Fi router, but you want to address issues of dead zones or poor coverage, you may only need an eero Wi-Fi extender.

Choosing the best mesh Wi-Fi or extender for you comes down to the features you want and the budget you set. For example, for heightened security, you might want Wi-Fi with data encryption, which is fortunately a common eero feature.

Once you’re done choosing between a mesh router system or a Wi-Fi extender, setup is pretty simple. For an eero mesh router system, you will set up an account via the eero app on your phone. Then, follow the steps laid out in the eero app, including restarting your modem and router and choosing a network name and password.

If you are adding a Wi-Fi extender, it is recommended that you use an eero extender with an eero system to make the addition simple and straightforward. However, there are some workarounds if you want to add an eero device to another Wi-Fi system. In this case, you may want to ask Best Buy for professional networking advice and assistance.

Through the eero app, you can customize settings such as parental controls, guest networks and device prioritization to get the most out of your network. Eero also offers automatic updates, so you don’t have to worry about updating software or firmware.