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Techday NZ
4 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Amazon launches eero 7 series Wi-Fi 7 routers in New Zealand
Amazon has introduced the eero 7 and eero Pro 7 Wi-Fi routers to the New Zealand market, expanding its Wi-Fi 7 offerings for local consumers. The eero 7 is now the most affordable Wi-Fi 7 router in the company's range. It is designed to deliver multi-gigabit speeds and enhanced connectivity in a compact and accessible form factor. Priced at NZD $319.99 for a single unit and NZD $699.99 for a three-pack, the device targets customers looking to upgrade to the latest Wi-Fi standard without a high upfront cost. Coverage offered by a single eero 7 unit spans up to 190 square metres, while a three-pack extends coverage to 560 square metres. The device supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and can achieve wireless speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps, with wired speeds reaching up to 2.3 Gbps using its two 2.5 GbE ports. eero Pro 7 features The eero Pro 7 is intended for households with high connectivity demands, such as those that require capacity for hundreds of devices or utilise large amounts of bandwidth. This model features tri-band support across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz, maximising spectrum use to reduce congestion and maintain performance in busy Wi-Fi environments. Its wireless speeds can reach up to 3.9 Gbps, and the device features two 5 GbE ports for wired connections with speeds up to 4.7 Gbps. The Pro 7 is priced at NZD $599.99 for a single unit and NZD $1,299.99 for a three-pack. Both the eero 7 and eero Pro 7 are powered by eero's proprietary TrueMesh, TrueRoam, and TrueChannel technologies. These capabilities allow the routers to adapt in real time to changing network conditions by automatically optimising channel selection, dynamically connecting users to the best available unit, and managing data traffic to avoid interference from neighbouring networks. Technologies and performance The Wi-Fi 7 standard, which both new devices support, brings improved network throughput, increased device capacity, and lower latency compared to previous generations. Features such as Multi-Link Operation, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access, and 4K-QAM ensure that more devices can communicate simultaneously and data is transmitted more efficiently. Additional features on both devices include support for advanced encryption and WPA3 security protocols, over-the-air software updates for security and functionality, and backward compatibility with earlier generations of eero products. Both the eero 7 and eero Pro 7 function as smart home hubs and include support for Matter, Thread, and Zigbee devices, allowing users to connect a wide range of smart home products via Alexa. Market context and leadership comments The increasing demand for reliable and high-capacity Wi-Fi has driven interest in mesh and advanced wireless systems in New Zealand households, particularly as more residents work or study from home and rely on multiple connected devices. Jacqueline Lipman, APAC Managing Director at eero, commented on the expansion: "We are excited to bring advanced performance to Kiwi homes through our expanded eero range. Whether customers prioritise affordability or premium features, our lineup meets every household's needs – from powering home offices and streaming across multiple devices to staying connected with family overseas," said Jacqueline Lipman, APAC Managing Director, eero. "As connectivity becomes increasingly essential for Kiwi consumers, the new eero 7 and eero Pro 7 help simplify everyday life by delivering reliable connections in our complex digital world." The eero app, which accompanies the hardware, gives users the ability to set up and manage their networks within minutes, pause internet access, and view connected devices. The app recently underwent a redesign aimed at improving navigation and device monitoring for users. Subscribers to the eero Plus service, available for AUD $15.99 per month or AUD $159.99 per year, gain access to additional security features, parental controls, and internet backup during outages, as well as third-party security software. Each eero router comes with a three-year warranty, and customer support is available by phone or email every day of the week. The eero 7 and eero Pro 7 are available through and retailers such as JB HiFi and PB Tech.
Tom's Guide
15-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
I get faster Wi-Fi speeds in my backyard than some people do in their homes — and it's all thanks to the eero Outdoor 7
Looking for a signal when you're outside is one thing, but having to do so within your own home is another. Unfortunately, that's exactly what it's like for people still living with Wi-Fi dead zones. You see, even with one of the best Wi-Fi routers (and definitely without one), you could still end up in a situation where parts of your home aren't covered with a strong wireless signal. Maybe your home has an odd layout, or perhaps it's built out of materials like brick or cinderblocks, which make it difficult for your router to achieve its maximum range. Likewise, your home may just be too big for your current router. In this case, upgrading to one of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems is your best bet. Unlike a traditional router, a mesh system is actually made up of multiple devices, often called satellites or nodes, that relay the signal of the main unit (which serves as your router) even further. This way, whether you're on the other side of your house, upstairs or downstairs, you always have a strong signal that doesn't drop off as you move further away from your router. I upgraded to a mesh router after moving into my first home, and it's been wonderful not having to deal with Wi-Fi dead zones anymore. However, there was still one area of my home that eluded me: the great outdoors. Well, not necessarily the great outdoors, but my backyard. Sure, I could get a signal out there, but it paled in comparison to the types of speeds I saw indoors. That was until I added the eero Outdoor 7 to my mesh network. I've been using the eero Outdoor 7 for seven months now, and I haven't had any issues with it yet, even though it's mounted on a fence in my backyard. Here's everything you need to know about the next big thing in mesh networking and why you might want to add an eero Outdoor 7 or a similar device to your own backyard. eero Outdoor 7: $349 (without AC adapter), $399 (with AC adapter) @ Amazon This Wi-Fi 7-powered outdoor mesh Wi-Fi extender lets you easily extend your eero mesh network out into your garage or backyard. It has an IP66 rating which means it's protected from dust, rain and snow and it can be powered from an AC outlet or over Ethernet. The outdoor 7 has a range of 15,000 square feet and can deliver wireless speeds up to 2.1 Gbps. One of the great things about most mesh Wi-Fi systems is that many of them provide you with an easy way to upgrade your network later on. This is especially useful if you underestimate the size of your home, buy a two-pack and then realize that you don't have enough coverage, as you can always buy an additional satellite. I know for a fact this is true with both eero and TP-Link, as I did exactly that in my detached garage before adding the eero Outdoor 7 to my home network. Last year, when I switched from cable to fiber internet, I also upgraded to the eero Max 7 to take full advantage of the significantly faster 10 gigabit per second speeds I now get from my local internet service provider. While the Max 7 is eero's flagship mesh system, the good thing about the Outdoor 7 is that it's compatible with the rest of eero's mesh routers. In fact, all eeros are compatible with one another, just like with TP-Link's Deco mesh routers. At first glance, the Outdoor 7 looks like just another eero satellite. However, it works like one, too. Once you have it plugged in, you then go through the setup process in the eero app, which is almost identical to adding another satellite, except for the mounting section. In the box, you get all the gear you need to mount it to wood, vinyl and even stucco, though eero does offer professional installation through MasTec in the U.S. I won't get into all the nitty-gritty details, but you also have two options as to how you decide to power the eero Outdoor 7. While you can pay extra for an AC power adapter, if your home is wired for Ethernet, you don't have to. Instead, you can use Power over Ethernet (PoE) for the Outdoor 7, which can be especially useful if you're installing it somewhere that you don't already have an AC outlet. As my home isn't wired for Ethernet (maybe one day), I took the easy route and just plugged it into a nearby AC outlet where I also have my smart string lights installed. The optional AC adapter for the Outdoor 7 is just as strong and weatherproof as the device itself. That way, you don't have to worry about water accidentally seeping in at its base. The Outdoor 7 has an IP66 rating, and during its development, eero's engineers tested it to operate in temperatures as low as -40°F and as high as 131°F. It can easily stand up to the elements too, with protection from dust, rain and snow. So what's it been like having a full-fledged mesh router mounted on my back fence? Wonderful, to say the least, even though I've yet to fully push the Outdoor 7 to its limits. Last November, once my upgrade to fiber internet and Wi-Fi 7 was complete, I went outside and mounted the Outdoor 7 on a fence post in my backyard. To this day, I haven't had to mess with it yet, either in the eero app or physically out in my backyard. It just works and I've been really impressed with how "plug-and-play" such a complicated device like an outdoor mesh extender can be. It's worth noting, though, that while the Outdoor 7 is a Wi-Fi 7-powered device, it doesn't utilize the full potential of the latest wireless standard. This is because it uses dual-band Wi-Fi 7 instead of tri-band Wi-Fi 7 like the Max 7 mesh system in my home. Though you get access to both the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, the Outdoor 7 doesn't support the faster 6 GHz one first introduced with Wi-Fi 6E. I have to admit, I was a bit disappointed by this at first. However, in practice, it hasn't made that much of a difference. When I'm out in the backyard, say for a family party or get-together, all of my devices have a strong signal, and there isn't a Wi-Fi dead zone in sight. We've even brought my projector outside and streamed movies via a Chromecast without any buffering or other issues, too. Before writing this story, I took the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (admittedly a Wi-Fi 6E-powered device), which I borrowed from work to use with a pair of AR glasses on a plane, outside to do some speed tests. While I've been using Orb for most of my speed testing since it launched back in April, I decided to use Ookla's for this round of testing, as I'm sure that's what most people are familiar with. As you can see in the screenshots above, even though I was outside, I consistently saw download speeds of between 350 Mbps and 450 Mbps. Keep in mind, this was during peak hours, and I had a whole house full of connected devices slurping up bandwidth at the same time. I'm sure if I had turned a few off or used a Wi-Fi 7-equipped phone like the iPhone 16 or the Galaxy S25, these numbers might have been even higher. Still, I was pretty pleased with the results of the dozen or so speed tests I ran back to back for this story. I don't get to do it as often as I like, due to the heat here in Texas, but I've even gone outside and streamed games from my PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X back inside from the eero Outdoor 7. Sure, the glare from the sun did make it somewhat hard to see, but there was no stuttering whatsoever, and gameplay was buttery smooth. In fact, one of the reasons I put together my ultimate remote play setup using a Lenovo Legion Tab 3 and a Razer Kishi Ultra mobile game controller was for this exact reason. Now, to truly push the Outdoor 7 to its limits, I'm considering setting up one of the best standing desks on my side porch and moving my home office outdoors. However, that's a story for another day once the weather finally cools here in Houston. For now, I'm quite pleased with how the Outdoor 7 has held up over seven months and the way in which it has completely eliminated Wi-Fi dead zones, both in my backyard and garage, as well as around the rest of my property. If you already have an eero-powered mesh network, then the Outdoor 7 is an easy recommendation due to just how seamless it is to add and integrate it with your other eero devices. However, if you don't, it's not your only option. Back at CES 2025 in January, I got to take a look at TP-Link's outdoor mesh extenders for its Deco mesh devices. Unlike eero, the company is launching two Wi-Fi 7-powered mesh extenders quite soon. The first is the Deco BE25-Outdoor, and like the Outdoor 7, it is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 device. There's also the Deco BE65-Outdoor, and that will be a full-fledged Wi-Fi 7 mesh extender with support for the faster 6 GHz band in addition to the 2.4 and 5 GHz ones. One other key difference with TP-Link's upcoming outdoor mesh extenders is that they'll also feature two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, which could be really useful if you have other wired outdoor devices you want to add to your home network. Now that eero has paved the way with the first outdoor mesh extender and TP-Link is bringing its own take on this tech to market soon, I expect other networking hardware makers will follow suit. This means that regardless of which mesh Wi-Fi system you have indoors, you'll be able to extend it out into your backyard. The days of poor internet connectivity and Wi-Fi dead zones are quickly becoming a thing of the past, especially now that your home network can extend well beyond your home. For instance, the Outdoor 7 has a range of 15,000 square feet, and you can also add multiple units for even greater range. After testing out an outdoor mesh extender for myself, I can't wait for this tech to become mainstream. That way, we can all have a strong wireless connection in the places where we previously had to rely on mobile data. For now, I'm off to see what else I can do besides streaming movies and playing games with Wi-Fi 7 out in my backyard.
Gizmodo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
This Amazon eero Pro Mesh WiFi Router Is 55% Off, Feels Almost Like a Prime Day Freebie
Slow and spotty Wi-Fi can turn streaming night into a stutter fest and make remote work feel like a slideshow. If you have ever held your laptop in the air trying to snag one more bar, the Amazon eero Pro mesh Wi-Fi router could be the quick, budget-friendly fix your household has been waiting for. Instead of relying on one overworked box next to the modem, eero's mesh design spreads a steady signal across every corner of your home so you can scroll in the basement, game in the bedroom, and binge in the living room without buffering. Head over to Amazon to get the Eero Pro mesh Wi-Fi router for just $40, down from its usual price of $89. That's a discount of $49 and 55% off for Prime Day. See at Amazon A single eero Pro blanket roughly covers 1,750 square feet, plenty for most apartments and smaller single-story houses. Need more reach later? Simply add another eero device and the system links itself together, extending coverage with almost no extra effort. Each unit creates its own strong connection to the others, keeping your laptop, smart TV, and phone from fighting for the same slice of bandwidth. That's often why things slow down so much. Setup takes about the same time as brewing coffee. Plug the router into your modem, open the free eero app, and follow a few guided prompts. The app helps you choose the best spot, names your network, handles firmware updates in the background, and shows which devices are online. You can even pause the internet for homework or bedtime with a single tap or share guest Wi-Fi through a QR code. Security updates install automatically so you do not have to hunt for patches. Optional subscription tiers add VPN service, advanced parental controls, and malware filtering if you want a little extra protection. Because this unit is certified refurbished, Amazon has inspected, tested, and cleaned it so it looks and works like new. You still get the one-year warranty and the familiar Prime return window, making the decision low risk and high reward. If dead zones are driving your household up the wall, upgrading to this mesh router is a simple weekend project that can pay off every day you go online. The router is still just $40 at Amazon, marked down from its regular $89 list price for Prime Day. You deserve better internet, and this is one of the easiest way to get it. See at Amazon
Android Authority
10-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Need a top-tier router? Save $180 on the Amazon Eero Max 7 today
Looking to upgrade your home network? The Amazon eero Max 7 is on sale for Amazon Prime Day, offering a great deal on a high-performing mesh Wi-Fi system. You can grab it for just $419.99, down from its usual price of $599.99, which is a 30% discount and its lowest price ever. Amazon eero Max 7 for $419.99 (30% off) The Amazon eero Max 7 is a tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 7 router that offers impressive features for modern homes. It delivers wireless speeds up to 4.3 Gbps and wired speeds up to 9.4 Gbps. The coverage per unit is up to 2,500 square feet, making it suitable for large spaces. It can support over 200 connected devices, which is ideal if you have numerous smart devices and family members online at the same time. The eero Max 7 also features two 10-Gigabit and two 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports for versatile wired connections. This router integrates with popular smart home systems, supporting Matter, Zigbee, and functioning as a Thread Border Router. This makes it a great addition to a smart home setup. Management and setup are handled through the intuitive eero app, which makes it easy to get started. There is an optional eero Plus subscription available for those who want enhanced security features. These Prime Day deals are available exclusively to Amazon Prime subscribers. If you're not yet a member, consider signing up for a Prime membership. There's even a 30-day free trial available, which will give you access to these and other great deals.
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Mediacom Communications to Bring Multi-Gig and Symmetrical Speed Broadband to One Million Homes by End of 2026
BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mediacom Communications today announced the company plans to bring multi-gig and symmetrical speed broadband services to one million homes and businesses by the end of 2026. Utilizing breakthrough technology to enhance the company's fiber-powered network, Mediacom is creating a more responsive end-to-end customer experience that prioritizes faster upload and download speeds, uncompromised network reliability, safe and secure connections, and lower latency. Mediacom has already deployed enhanced speed offerings to over 185,000 households in larger Iowa cities including Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and West Des Moines as well as smaller communities in Kentucky and Minnesota. With upgrade projects now underway in the company's Delaware, Metro Minneapolis, and Quad Cities markets, Mediacom expects to offer enhanced broadband services to over 500,000 households by the end of 2025. Residents can track the progress of these projects using an interactive mapping tool. Utilizing the new platform, customers will be able to choose from the following Xtream Internet offerings from Mediacom: Internet 300 tier with speeds of 300 Mbps down and 100 Mbps up. Internet 1 Gig Symmetrical tier with speeds of 1000 Mbps down by 1000 Mbps up. Internet 2 Gig Unlimited tier with speeds of 2000 Mbps down by 1000 Mbps up. 'Consumer technology advancements are rapidly reshaping our daily lives,' said JR Walden, Mediacom's Chief Technology Officer. 'With these network enhancements, Mediacom is putting in place a future proof broadband platform that can keep pace with these innovations by allowing us to seamlessly ramp up from the one and two gigabit offerings of today to speeds of 10 gigabits per second and beyond in the coming years.' Mediacom will be able to enhance the performance of these speeds even further using Advanced WiFi powered by eero 7, a whole-home WiFi solution featuring eero's TrueMesh designed to deliver an exceptional Internet connectivity experience throughout the entire house that now features Wi-Fi 7 capabilities. With the recent launch of Mediacom Mobile, customers can take their Mediacom service on the go while enjoying access to America's most awarded wireless network. As part of an exclusive offer, Mediacom Internet customers are eligible to receive one free unlimited mobile line for an entire year. Mediacom's bundle delivers top-tier internet and mobile speeds, advanced WiFi, and cost savings—especially valuable for families, remote workers, and tech enthusiasts in smaller communities. Mediacom will also continue to offer a low-cost broadband plan called Xtream Connect with speeds of 100 Mbps down by 20 Mbps up. Priced at just $14.99 per month plus modem rental, if applicable, Xtream Connect provides qualifying households an affordable pathway to the internet and is available to any household in Mediacom's service territory that participates in the National School Lunch Program, SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or certain other federal programs. ABOUT MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 5th largest cable operator in the United States and the leading gigabit broadband provider to smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Through its fiber-rich network, Mediacom offers high-speed data, video, phone, and mobile services to over 3 million households and businesses across 22 states. The company delivers scalable broadband solutions to commercial and public-sector customers of all sizes through Mediacom Business and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at
