Any Echo device with the “Eero Built-in” badge can now act as a Wi-Fi extender for your mesh network. Compatible Echo speakers extend coverage by up to 1,000 square feet, offer speeds up to 100 Mbps, and can connect up to 10 devices. All compatible Echo devices use the 5 GHz band (no 2.4 GHz or 6 GHz support). All you need to get started is a compatible Eero gateway device (your main router). Here’s the complete list:
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Ensure that your Eero system, Alexa app, and Echo speakers are all up to date. Here’s how:
Open your Eero app and go to Settings > Software version. It should be v6.12.1 or later.To update your Alexa app on iOS, open the App Store, tap on your Account profile top right, scroll down to Available updates, and update Alexa if a new version is available.To update your Alexa app on Android, open the Google Play Store, tap your Profile top right, select Manage apps and devices, and update Alexa if a new version is available.You can update your Echo speaker by saying, “Alexa, check for software updates.”
Now that you have activated Eero Built-in, any compatible Echo devices you add in the future will automatically extend your network. You can always see which devices are part of your network on the main page of the Eero app. All your active Eero routers, nodes, and Echo devices appear in the blue section at the top. Eero suggests using Eero Built-in on no more than four Echo devices for the best results. Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). This includes unlimited access to WIRED.com and our print magazine (if you’d like). Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day.
