NETGEAR - Orbi Voice AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender and Smart Speaker

Name: NETGEAR - Orbi Voice AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender and Smart Speaker
Brand: NETGEAR
SKU: 6354990
Rating: 3.8 (44 reviews)

Model: RBS40V-200NAS

SKU: 6354990

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Key Specs
- Wireless Standard: AC, N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Form Factor: Freestanding (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Band Technology: Tri (Refers to the number of frequency bands used to wirelessly transmit an internet signal. For example, dual-band devices may use one 2.4 and one 5 GHz band, while tri-band devices may use one 2.4 and two 5 GHz bands. Multiple bands also provide more flexibility for designating connected devices to specific band use.)
- Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz (Bands may be grouped into categories such as low- and high-band VHF (Very High Frequency), low- and high-band UHF (Ultra High Frequency), or certain frequency channels (measured in MHz or GHz). Generally, higher frequencies transmit information faster but have shorter range than lower frequencies.)
- Antenna Type: Internal
- Number of Antennas: 4
- Number of LAN Ports: 2 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN). LAN ports allow wired connections to other networking devices (wireless access points, range extenders, etc.) in order to share the internet connection received through a WAN port.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
Compatibility
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
General
- Product Name: Orbi Voice AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender and Smart Speaker
- Brand: NETGEAR
- Model Number: RBS40V-200NAS
Network
- Maximum Coverage Area: 2000 square feet
- Wired Speed: 1000 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and router using an Ethernet cable.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Connection Type: Wired, Wireless
Features
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- App Name: Orbi
Dimensions
- Product Height: 4.9 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 8.6 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 6.45 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 3.9 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 606449143867

This Orbi™ voice smart speaker (RBS40V) extends your Orbi Wi-Fi system with premium audio to any room. The built-in Alexa™ voice assistant allows you to voice control your music and smart home. Audio by Harman Kardon creates a smart speaker with impactful sound. It features one Wi-Fi name and smart roaming.

Compatible with most 802.11a/b/g/n/a/ac Wi-Fi routers and gateways: Expands your Orbi Wi-Fi coverage up to an additional 2000 sq. ft. Not compatible with Orbi WiFi 6 systems.
Amazon Alexa built in: Alexa adds hands-free voice control to play music, get the news, check the weather, control your smart home and more. No separate Alexa-enabled device is required.
Rich, room-filling sound: Audio by Harman Kardon® gives you an impactful sound for a truly captivating listening experience.
Stream music: Alexa can play your favorite music from Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and more - just ask.
Works with any Orbi Wi-Fi system: Add more Wi-Fi coverage and a smart speaker to any Orbi Wi-Fi system.

Whats Included

NETGEAR Orbi Voice AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender and Smart Speaker
Power adapter
Owner's manual

Product Manuals

Q: Is this a range "extender" or is it part of the Orbi "mesh" network?

A: No not an extender but an Orbi satellite to extend your mesh network. It’s a AC2200 system but I use it with my AC3000 system. I bought it for my bedroom and I use CATe 5 cable instead of Wi-Fi for my computer. It’s four times faster than Wi-Fi and I listen to music at the same time. I love it.

Q: Can I add this to our Orbi Satellite RBS50 we already have?

A: yes you have to put in orbi mode

Q: Will this work with the RBR20 Router?

A: yes, I used it with the RBR20 as an additional satellite and it works very well.

Q: Will this work with the Orbi Rbr50 Router?

A: Yes. I have the Orbi RBR50 and it works just fine.

Q: Is this compatible with ATT routers?

A: No, this is not compatible with ATT routers.

Q: Will this work with my Xfinity Xfi voice modem?

A: No not by itself. It is a satellite node of a Orbi mesh network. If you have one of the Orbi routers with other nodes you can use this to expand the coverage as well as use it with Amazon Alexa.

Q: Does this work with the netgear nighthawk dual band AC1900 router with 24 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem?

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Q: Can this work with my Xfinity Xfi voice modem?

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Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Orbi Voice AC2200's sound quality and its ability to extend Wi-Fi range. Many appreciate its integration with Alexa and the improved internet connectivity it provides. However, some users have reported inconsistent performance with the Alexa functionality. The speaker's sound quality is frequently praised for its richness and ability to reach further than expected.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what we needed!
We have had the Orbi system in our home for many years (AC3000) and absolutely love it. It works brilliantly and we almost never have issues with it. Due to the pandemic my husband needed to start working from home. Our choices were run a 50 foot Ethernet cable from the upstairs office to the upstairs hardwired Ethernet switch (with a kitten in the house you can imagine how awful of an idea this would be lol) OR we get another Orbi puck for the office upstairs and he could hardwire into that. We already had great Wi-Fi but he needed some type of hardwired connection even if the signal turns wireless after the fact. This was a pricey investment at another $200 on top of our already expensive $600 system. That said, it works PEEFECTLY. We have a gigabit Ethernet connection at home and this little baby provide an extremely stable connection. He has worked for months now, uninterrupted, and it’s basically just flawless. While it is a speaker and we set up Alexa, we don’t use it at all for that. It sounded good when I tried it when I got it, but that’s not what we use or for. Anyway, it’s great so go check it out!
Posted 5 years ago by svenb352
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall good combo speaker - extender, but....
I am really somewhat impressed with this combination Orbi satellite and HK speaker. Setup into the network was straightforward and I am impressed with the sound. It is not the best you can buy, but the folks at HK have done an impressive job. It functions very well as a satellite node in an Orbi system. Just remember that it isn't a standalone speaker and as such does not come with things you would expect in a standalone speaker (for example, bluetooth). I am overall satisifed with the Orbi Voice. I had to dock it a star for two reasons: 1- although setup with the network was easy, getting it to integrate with the right Amazon account was a bit of a hassle. It kept jumping to an account that I did not want it to integrate with without asking to give Amazon credentials. I finally installed the Orbi app on another phone and got to ask for credentials. 2 - Although it functions as an Amazon Echo device/speaker it cannot be used in a multi-room music group. This is a BIG oversight and is really not mentioned anywhere. Although I am overall satisfied with the unit I might not have purchased it if I had known about this shortcoming.
Posted 5 years ago by EdJonB
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works well if combined with orbi touter/modem
Two year use review. Bought in July 2020 to use as wifi extension to the backyard from end of house and also as Alexa in my daughter’s room. We also have Orbi cable modem so set up was fairly easy through Orbi app. Speaker is loud for the size with deep enough bass for some music. It is heavier than it looks possibly due to the speaker built in. Performance: when it was working, I can get wifi signal at my backyard fence at 60 feet away. Strong enough to stream music, YouTube takes a little while to load but once it gets going it’s fine. Netflix will stream okay with low quality. But can’t multi task like stream music and browse internet, txt pictures, etc. My set up does go through one wall (drywall on inside with wood and Hardie board on outside). No trees in between device and orbi voice. Con: would not set up as standalone wifi extender without orbi router. Problems with this began esrly this year when I switched to a fiber internet. Since my Orbi router/modem is strictly a cable modem, I was unable to use it as a router like before. Since everything in my house is on an existing network, I set up that modem as an access point so I can keep my existing network name and p/w.m since all my devices are set up already. Once the switch was made Orbi voice and extender stopped working. The clue is when Alexa responds with “Sorry, I’m having trouble understanding right now. For help, please go to net gear Orbi app.” It was giving me a purple/magenta glow which is loss of network according to orbi website. I reset it as they suggested, and it would work for a day or two then back to the purple ring. I even tried hardwiring, still same result. I currently have it set up through nighthawk app since orbi app won’t work due to my router being setup as an access point. But Alexa still won’t work. I assume it’s working fine as a router because I have decent wifi connection when I’m in my backyard, I just don’t have Alexa capability to control anything while I’m inside my daughters room.
Posted 3 years ago by Warsteinerdtoo