The Eero 6 Plus three-pack uses three identical, low-profile nodes to provide 4,500 square feet of coverage (1,500 square feet per node). At 2.6 by 3.9 by 3.8 inches (HWD), these nodes are noticeably smaller than the nodes that come with the Eero Pro 6 (2.1 by 5.3 by 5.3 inches), though about the same size as the Eero 6 nodes (2.4 by 3.9 by 3.8 inches). The nodes of all three Eero systems have the same basic curvy design and white finish.
What’s in the Box
The easy-to-use Eero 6 Plus system comes with everything you’ll need to build your own home security system. This includes three digital cameras, a smartphone app, a remote, and a power bank. You can also purchase accessories such as a lightbar, bottle opener, and more, but that’s something you’ll need to add to your system. Once you’ve got the basics set up and running, you can begin troubleshooting and exploring different cameras, lights, and other security options.
Installation
Once you’ve got your board and nodes in place, it’s time to get to work. Connect the cameras to the network and make sure you’ve set them up correctly. Connect the light connection to the darkroom and the dark border of the home. The cameras should all report to the server via HTTP and HTTPS. From there, navigate to the camera settings and ensure they’re set to show cameras in the home, office, and office/darkroom. You can also enable the “dark mode” to remove the light bar and provide a more secluded look.
Power and data usage
As you’d expect, power consumption is an issue with this system. The smaller cameras and their charger are almost entirely digital and are therefore power-efficient. The bigger cameras, on the other hand, are analog and therefore rely on power drawn from the wall. When connecting the power bank to the camera, you should also make sure you’re connecting it to the wall outlet, not the extension cord.
Connectivity
One of the main things to keep in mind when you’re building a home security system is diversity. This means having multiple security systems available at the same time. In this example, we have two separate but connected home security systems — one for our private home and one for the neighborhood. To protect both our private space and the neighborhood, we’ll be using the Eero 6 system.
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Warranty
Eero warranty coverage includes the cost of repair and replacement parts for normal usage — regardless of how long the coverage has been in place. This coverage will automatically kick in if your equipment fails within 30 days of the date of purchase.
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Testing
To ensure this system works as expected, we used it to test security cameras in various areas of the city. In our first test, we set up the system to see how well the cameras connected with the network. Then, we used the camera to defend our front door from break-ins and vandalism. Finally, we tested the system on a city-wide map, ensuring that no areas of the city were unprotected.
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Mesh Systems
A mesh system is exactly what it sounds like — an array of interconnected computers, sensors and other devices, connected via the Internet. It’s the ideal way to get advanced monitoring and analytics without the need for a separate data center or data center expansion. You can keep the same software and hardware set up across all of your computers, making it easy to share data and optics across all of your computers.
The Eero 6 Plus offers some excellent connectivity options. It has three Ethernet ports, one for a smartphone and one for a laptop, as well as one port for a third-party accessory. The Eero 6 Plus can connect to the internet, through the cable modem on your home network, and through Google, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media networks. It also comes with an internal network connection (coming soon), allowing you to add up to six networks and share data and content.
Conclusion
The Eero 6 system is a great addition to the home security market. It’s easy to set up, requires virtually no setup time, and provides excellent coverage for a very reasonable price. With so much to cover, it’s easy to see why this system is a great buy for the money.