Customer Ratings & Reviews

i love how the 3 different units allow you to spread out coverage around the house. I no longer hear my kids saying their games are lagging and it seems to run smoothly.

I’m very pleased so far with the results of installing the Linksys-Velop - Tri-Band Mesh WiFi system. I have experienced a stronger and more expanded WiFi signal.

The first one was easy to connect however the second help took about a half an hour to connect even when I put it right next to the router . When I was finally able to connect they have worked perfectly so far .

(Summary Below) The Linksys Velop is another WiFi system that in entering what I call "New Age WiFi". Instead of the traditional one router system, the Velop has three units that provide an "immersive" WiFi experience. There are now multiple product lines from various companies out there. These units are much more expensive than standard one unit or one unit plus optional extender systems. This can be very useful for covering large areas as well as maximizing speed and connectivity for the highest internet demands. Design: The design is nice. The units are white and have a speaker like appearance on two sides and solid white on the other. These can easily blend in to many areas of the "modern" home without really being an eyesore. All connections go in to a recessed space in the bottom of the unit with a single cable management port. This limits your ability to position the device in any direction (if you're trying to hide wires and use a difference patterned side). However, the cable management is excellent and I really enjoy the cable management. Set-up: Very simple and easy for the basic user and complex settings for the advanced user. Downside: App install is the preferred method, but I believe you can also use your computer. My personal preference is to not have extra useless apps on my devices but that comes down to your preference. The set up is very quick and easy. You can also customize many settings easily, whether you're a techie or not. Connectivity: Devices connect easily. My issues are greatest in this section. I understand that WiFi is the most common method of internet connection. However, I think that wired (ethernet) connections are far from being phased out. This device has two ports on each unit. On the main unit you will only have one available ethernet port since one will be used to connect the main unit to your Modem. It is nice that the other units have ethernet ports for wired devices. For power users and those with very connected homes, ethernet ports can be very important at the main unit to connect devices that generally don't employ WiFi. For example if you have VoIP, and a security systems you will have to buy an additional ethernet switch or move your units. Also, connecting ethernet to the additional units mean they are still transferring over WiFi to the main unit which will have decreased performance over wired. This is really for those who are power users, have multiple ethernet devices, and/or ethernet connected homes. Obviously this can be solved with a ethernet switch, but for the price of these devices I should not have to. In addition, there is no USB port so you cannot create a central Hard Drive, printer, etc. Also something that some users require. However, the WiFi signal is strong and handles multiple streams, gaming, and internet use without issue. I do feel that the additional units don't always perform as fast as the main unit initially, but they quickly amp up to full performance. Solid work there. Coverage: This type of system is great for homes over 2K sq ft (realistically probably overkill for anything under 3k sq. ft). If you have stone walls or connection issues, this device should give you great coverage. I was able to connect 2K interior sq ft without issue as well as another 500-1000 sq feet outside but it could be spotty at times. Fortunately this system gives you the great flexibility of putting a unit outside (under cover and in proper temperatures). Summary: Easy to set up. Flexible positioning. Great connectivity, Excellent coverage. No problem for average and most power users. I would say good enough for probable 5k sq ft. However the biggest drawbacks are limited ethernet options and no USB.

This system is awesome. We have not had any connectivity issue with almost 30 devices connected and we have seen less WiFi through the entire house as well as outside.

We have a large home and they work well had applied technology install due to other services with them and it works great with security cameras, internet, alarms.

Would buy again. A little counter intuitive setup but delivers a strong wifi in remote area of my house. U can tell Im not in love w it due to the way it needs to be connected but again it works.

It took me a couple of rebooting before I could get the router to connect to the modem. Streaming has been good for the whole home with 3 TVs connected at the same time.

As we all know, there are other options out there with regards to simplified consumer "mesh networks". Of the ones I have tested, Linksys has done a great job with their rendition of a mesh network. They look beautiful and perform at a high level. My home is covered with no dead zones after placing one of these nodes on each floor. Overall my experience with Linksys Velop has been a pleasant one. Setup was a breeze. I was up and running in less than 30 minutes with Performance is without a hiccup. I have anywhere from 18-25 devices connected at one time and have yet to experience any bandwidth issues or bottlenecks. All devices on the 5Ghz band perform at 180Mbps anywhere in the home which is advertised at 200Mbps I pay for. Pros Portability - easily move the nodes to fill dead zones Aesthetics - these can pass as decor. To me they can even pass as surround sound speakers. Easy setup - Everything was pretty much plug and play through the app. No PC necessary. Performance and Bandwidth - Easily handles a high number of data hungry devices (in my home 18-25). Guest Network Easy Management - All through an app. This may be a con for some tech nerds/IT guys like me. Easy LAN Connectivity - Great to be able to add a node in a room that needs LAN connections and do not need to wire them manually. 2 per unit on non-modem connected nodes. Remote Administration Made Easy - It is administered through the Linksys SmartWiFi Portal so you can check on your network without setting up VPN/Remote Admin logins. Cons Lack of ports - Each node has 2 ports and 0 USB No PC setup - No option for PC setup using IP address. It directs you to download the app. Lack of Deep Customization - There are many features lacking customization from the app. No power of the transmission, no ability to turn off lights or dim them. Cannot individually manage nodes. App- App is buggy during setup and hangs/force closes. Too Simple - For IT/Techs, there isn't much available in the administration department. Lack of Print/USB Sharing - Not one port for USB available. LED Light - The blue light on top is bright and is more than enough for a night light. There currently isn't a way to lower intensity or turn off. Don't put this in your room if you like the dark. You can put electrical tape or set something on top of it, but then it wouldn't look as nice.

Followed the super simple instructions, less than 10 minutes later we were up and running. Increased our WiFi speed from ~40 Mbps to over 200 consistently. Delivers as promised.

I will most likely be returning this. I keep having my Nodes go offline. It is very annoying that they just stop working and sometime refuse to reconnect. I tried 4 times one night and just gave up. This system is overkill for my house so coverage is there, but the node issues are too often. I got this on sale for black friday and would not of bought it if it was not.

What a difference this router has made with our Wifi connection in our house. Definitely needed during these hard times with virtual schooling and working from home.

This product was a great way to expand my internet coverage throughout our home. I am pleased with the consistency...though the setup a little more complicated than I had expected.

Purchased to extend my existing Velop network further around the property. It’s a great mesh system, though occasionally, I need to reset the nodes.

No more dead spot in our two story home. I bought this for 50% discount during Black Friday sale. Very efficient and reliable. I will recommend this to my friends.

Needs a little better fine tuning for a larger townhome. Signals weak going from living room to middle of basement. Had to use range extender at backdoor for outside security cam.

This product has solved all my wifi needs in my home. It allows me to connect up to 15 devices throughout my house without interruption. I recommend it highly to anyone that has lot's of devices and lots of room.

After two years of intermittent WiFi limiting my surfing, streaming and home security this system fixed everything. Thanks goodness for the system and the salesman who knew enough to show it to me.

We had to get this because there was absolutely no internet connectivity in one of the rooms on the second floor. After getting this, we haven't had a problem with getting internet connection. Always full bars.

After weeks of use, everyone in my household is still undecided if they like this item. Internet connectivity has improved compared to the old Apple Airport and extenders we had, but all the child nodes for the Velop continually flash yellow, meaning they aren't in an ideal location. Despite multiple locations tried out in attempts to resolve this, they still flash yellow. We are going to splurge, and purchase a fourth node, to see if it will solve the issue. I will update this review at that point. Until then, I recommend this item with reservations.