Here’s why we think you should.
Why Use a Single Mesh Router?
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You don’t need three mesh nodes for wall-to-wall coverage in a studio apartment, after all.
Further, the experience is very app-centric.
Clearly, the push for user-friendly mesh platforms has informed design across entire product lines.
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The majority of mesh platforms feature fire-and-forget configurations.
Similarly, although Google Nest WiFi doesn’t support Zigbee, it does support Thread.
That’s a phenomenal deal, really.
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Evenbuying it new for $90it’s still a solid value.
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Either you have to replace the Wi-Fi router altogether, oryou have to bandage the situationwitha third-party Wi-Fi extender.
Even withproper setup and placement, third-party Wi-Fi extenders can’t compete with a first-party mesh system.
But if your router is a mesh router, then it’s already the foundation of a mesh connection.
you’ve got the option to simply add perfectly compatible and optimized mesh nodes from the same company.
The different generations of eero, TP-link, and Google Nest mesh hardware all work with each other.
Let’s say you only need a single node, or perhaps two, for your home.
Most mesh systems are sold in three packs.