Apple HomeKit support lands in a new update for Eero 6 and Pro 6 routers

Eero has announced a replacement update is out there inside its app that also brings new firmware for the Eero 6 and 6 Pro routers.

The large feature of the new firmware update is that the addition of Apple HomeKit support for both router models. By adding HomeKit support to the routers, they will now be managed via the house app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. 

Users can leverage the Apple Home app to define how the routers can communicate within the local area network and therefore the Internet. The updated app says that via HomeKit, Eero gives users additional protection for his or her accessories and a neater thanks to manage communications.

Within the house app, users also can adjust the safety settings for the router. Depending on how the house app is about up, Eero also can firewall each supported HomeKit accessory to make sure they only communicate with approved devices and services. The goal is to stop any accessories inside the house network from communicating with other Wi-Fi devices on the house network or untrusted Internet services. 

That helps to stop hacking attempts and provides better security for the house overall. Eero has supported HomeKit with previous versions of its routers, and therefore the firmware update brings the functionality to both of the company’s Wi-Fi 6 router options. Both routers are currently available for purchase directly from Eero. 

A three-pack including one router and two add-ons can cover to 5000 square-foot homes and costs $279. A three-pack with a trio of routers is $349, and therefore the single router is $129. the only router is sweet for covering up to 1500 square feet. Amazon owns eero.