How do I get started with eero Built-in?

Only eero turns Echo into a wifi extender. As a pioneer in whole-home mesh wifi, eero helps customers get the connectivity they need. With eero Built-in, the Echo can boost wifi range in your favorite room.

What is eero Built-in?

eero Built-in is a feature that turns select Echo products into eero mesh wifi extenders. Add up to 1,000 sq. ft. [92m2] of coverage to your existing eero network and support speeds up to 100 Mbps for 10 or fewer connected devices, in the 5 GHz band. You will need a compatible Echo device and you can read about full requirements below. No additional charges, just more wifi for all.

How does it work?

eero Built-in allows you to use select Echo devices as mesh nodes and access points on your eero wifi network. This will enable your connected devices (laptop, cellphone, security cameras etc) to connect to the internet through your Echo devices, extending the wifi coverage in your home and helping reduce buffering and dropoffs.

eero Built-in requires a compatible eero Gateway device, a compatible Echo device, and linked eero and Amazon accounts. While other eero products in the network support devices on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz (and 6 GHz on compatible eeros), eero Built-in extended wifi supports connected devices on 5 GHz only. 

When you enable eero Built-in, eero intelligently detects when your eero devices are already providing great coverage at your Echo device. If that is the case, eero will automatically disable eero Built-in on your Echo device to help avoid interference from nearby eero devices. 

What devices are compatible?

Compatible eero devices*

eero 7 eero Pro 7 eero Outdoor 7 eero Max 7 eero PoE 7 eero Pro 6E eero 6+ eero Pro 6 eero 6 eero Pro eero

*eero model availability differs by region, see eero availability by model and country for more information.

Compatible Amazon Echo devices

• Echo Studio 
• Echo Flex
• Echo Spot
• Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock
• Echo Dot (5th Gen)
• Echo (4th Gen)
• Echo Dot (4th Gen) with Clock
• Echo Dot (4th Gen)
• Echo Pop

How do I set up eero Built-in?

To use your compatible Echo device as a mesh wifi extender, you must link your Amazon and eero accounts. This enables eero Built-in and other features like Amazon Frustration-Free Setup and Zigbee Smart Home Hub. See the full article on Amazon Login for instructions.

1. If you haven’t done so already, set up your Echo device in the Alexa app
2. Make sure your phone is connected to the eero network
3. Plug in your Echo device
4. Open the Alexa app
5. Open More and select “Add Device”
6. Select Amazon Echo
7. Select Echo, Echo Dot, and more. Follow the instructions to set up your device
8. Make sure your Alexa app is updated to the latest version:
   1. If you’re on an iOS device, go to the App Store, select your Account profile in the top right, and scroll down to Available updates. Look for Alexa, and update if a new version is available
   2. If you are on Android, open up the Google Play Store, select your Profile at the top right, and select Manage apps and devices. Find the Alexa app, and update if a new version is available
9. Update your Echo software by asking Alexa, “Alexa, check for software updates.”

How do I verify my Echo is extending wifi?

To verify your Echo is extending wifi:

1. Open the eero App, and on the Home screen. You should see your Echo in the blue section 
2. Tap on it to confirm that eero Built-in is enabled and your connection is extending

How do I view all eero Built-in devices?

To view all eero Built-in devices:

1. Open the eero App, and tap Settings in the bottom-right corner
2. Tap Advanced networking
3. Under Integrations, tap Amazon Connected Home
4. Tap eero Built-in

How do I enable or disable each Echo device?

To enable or disable individual Echo devices:

1. Open the eero App, and tap Settings in the bottom-right corner
2. Tap Advanced networking
3. Under Integrations, tap Amazon Connected Home
4. Tap eero Built-in
5. Toggle the eero Built-in on or off for each device

How many eero Built-in devices can I have on my network?

For the best experience, we recommend using no more than 4 Echo devices with eero Built-in per network. For greater coverage or throughput, consider adding dedicated eero devices. See available options in our online store.

Full Performance Information

eero Built-in is an optional feature available in the United States, Canada, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Your wifi network must use a compatible eero router and your Echo device must stay in range of a compatible eero device. You will need to link your eero and Amazon accounts and manage eero Built-in from the eero App to use this feature. eero Built-in compatible Echo devices support up to 1,000 sq. ft. [92m2] of additional coverage, speeds up to 100 Mbps, and 10 or fewer connected devices in the 5 GHz band. Internet connection speeds and availability depend on your internet service provider; if your internet service provider does not provide you with the maximum supported speed, you will not experience that maximum speed. Maximum wireless signal rates are derived from IEEE 802.11 standard. Coverage estimates are based on normal use conditions. Actual range and performance can vary, and maximum supported speeds may not be available to all customers, due to factors such as local regulations (including power limits), network configuration, interference, connected devices, device usage, building materials, and obstructions. Certain eero, Echo, or Alexa features may be incompatible with eero Built-in. Use of eero and eero-related products and services, including eero Built-in, requires creation of an eero account and agreement to eero’s Terms of Service, found at http://eero.com/legal. You can review eero’s Privacy Notice at http://eero.com/legal/privacy.