Eero
Eero was among the first companies to offer mesh WiFi "systems" to consumers.
- Amazon announced its acquisition of a small company called Eero on Monday for an undisclosed amount.
- Eero makes mesh WiFi systems, which include devices that are designed to be placed throughout a user's home to deliver fast and strong WiFi, even in areas that typically have weak WiFi strength.
- The company also rolled out a yearly subscription service that includes internet-based services, like threat protection, website content management, and ad blocking.
- Mesh WiFi systems have several other benefits over traditional WiFi routers and extenders.
Amazon announced its acquisition of the WiFi router startup Eero on Monday.
Eero was among the first companies to offer mesh WiFi "systems" to consumers, which were typically expensive and used by organizations in large spaces, like offices.
The aim of mesh WiFi systems like Eero is to deliver full - if not nearly full - WiFi speeds throughout the home, even in areas where a primary standard WiFi router might not reach. There are also several other key benefits to using a mesh WiFi system over a traditional router and extender setup.
Check out what Eero makes and how mesh systems work: