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Amazon today announced three new models of the Echo Dot, the standard Echo Dot, the Echo Dot with Clock, and Echo Dot Kids. The three models are basically identical for the most part. The standard Echo Dot now features a new custom full-range driver, which has the highest excursion of any Echo Dot and claims to offer clearer vocals and double the bass performance while being the same size. The Echo Dot now also features a temperature sensor, which lets you ask Alexa to turn on your smart fan when it gets too warm.…

Amazon, and eero, is starting to learn that wires can be a good thing. Having announced today its first PoE devices, in the PoE 6 and PoE 6 Gateway. These are “Power over Ethernet” or PoE. Which means that these can be installed throughout your home or business, without needing to run power too, just Ethernet.The first eero PoE access point, is going to cost you $299. And it falls between the eero 6 Plus and Pro 6E access points, in terms of performance. It only supports dual-band WiFi 6 instead of offering tri-band WiFi…

Image: AmazonToday, the Amazon-owned Eero Courtesy of AmazonIf you want to get in on the action early, authorized installers will get access to the Eero PoE 6 device in October. Along with new hardware, Eero is also rolling out two new services: Eero for Pro Installers and Eero for Business. Also: From Echo to Astro, what Amazon's device strategy is really all aboutEero for Pro Installers aims to make setting up and servicing a customer's Wi-Fi network easier. This service is a 5-year license included in your…

Eero owners rejoice. Or at least rejoice if you also own Amazon Echo speakers. As long as they’re fourth-gen or later, they’ll soon become extenders for your mesh Wi-Fi system. Amazon is adding the Echo 4 and Echo Dot 4 to its Eero Built-in program, which allows them to act as mesh Wi-Fi extenders. It won’t be quite as good as buying an actual Eero extender, but you can still expect each Echo to add around 1,000 square feet (93m²) of Wi-Fi coverage with speeds of up to 100Mbps. That’s more than enough…

Image: AmazonSoon, you'll be able to use the latest generation of Echo Dot(Ring is another Amazon-owned brand). With Eero Built-in, the company's patented TrueMesh technology is embedded directly into the device. Also: The best Wi-Fi routersBuilt-in enabled Echo devices will be able to add up to 1,000 square feet of coverage to your existing Eero network and support speeds up to 100 Mbps, Amazon said. The tech giant announced the new capability during its Amazon devices event on Wednesday.The technology will be…

Wi-Fi is essential in most homes these days. From streaming your entertainment and music to making it possible to work from home, we rely on Wi-Fi for many of today’s modern conveniences. But sometimes, you just need it to stop. This is particularly true for parents. I recently wrote about how I use my smart home — which runs on Wi-Fi — to help keep my family on track. A key component of that is turning off internet access to my kids’ devices. Thankfully, today’s modern Wi-Fi routers give you the power to pause using…

Eero 6 was the first mesh network from the brand that supported the zippier Wi-Fi 6 standard (Image: AMAZON • EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS) This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Eero 6 is superb – it eliminates dead zones by blanketing your home (and a good chunk of your garden) with strong Wi-Fi signal, offers simple controls to restrict content and internet access for family members, and proactively protects your devices from malware and attacks. And…

Eero 6E review: With the latest 6GHz standard, the flagship Eero unlocks some brilliant stable Wi-Fi (Image: EERO) This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more If you're looking for the ultimate mesh Wi-Fi system from Eero, this is it.The Eero 6E unlocks wireless speeds up to 1.3Gbps and wired connections of 1Gbps ...at the same time! Each node can juggle over 100 devices simultaneously, so even the most committed smart home enthusiasts – with dozens…

If you're looking for a way to upgrade your home's WiFi, Amazon's Eero 6 routers are a good option. Not only are there are a number of WiFi 6 options to choose from, but all of them have been discounted for Prime Day. The Eero 6 is on sale starting at $71, while the Eero Pro 6 starts at $148 for the two-day shopping event. The company's newest editions, the Eero Pro 6E and the Eero 6+, are available for $194 and $90, respectively. Buy Eero 6 at Amazon starting at $71 Buy Eero Pro 6 at Amazon starting at $148 Buy Eero Pro…

Amazon Prime Day is the second-best time of year to bag some smart home gadgets at excellent prices. While Black Friday and its various offshoots traditionally have deeper discounts and wider product options, Prime Day feels strategically situated on the calendar as an ideal buying season for those invested in the smart home. This is particularly true if you are looking for some bargains on Amazon Alexa devices or compatible gadgets. This year, there are some good deals to be found for Prime members this July 12th and…