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#8 of 8
$$Wi-Fi 6EScore 3.0/5
20%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)The listing (2,496 ratings) pools the 1-, 2- and 3-packs.

It's easy to set up, includes free parental controls and adds 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E. But PCMag rates it only 3.5/5 (Good) for limited settings and no multi-gig or USB ports. Wirecutter ranked it behind eero, and about 1 in 5 Amazon ratings are 1 or 2 stars, citing dropouts and hardware failures.

Top complaints

  • Unreliable connections and failures

    Amazon's review summary says some owners report it stops working and constant connectivity issues, and judges it not worth the investment. Low-star Walmart reviews describe needing constant resets, units running hot, and repeated hardware failure.

    Source: Amazon.com product page (Customers say), Walmart reviews (lowest rated)
  • Locked-down settings

    PCMag lists limited settings and no separate 6 GHz network name as cons. A 1-star Walmart review complains that advanced settings are all locked down, so you can't fix finicky roaming between nodes.

    Source: PCMag review, Walmart reviews (lowest rated)
  • No multi-gig/USB ports, no anti-malware

    PCMag lists the lack of USB or multi-gig LAN ports, the missing anti-malware software and the price as cons.

    Source: PCMag review

What owners love

  • Easy setup

    Wirecutter and PCMag say it is easy to set up, and Amazon owners agree. It's managed in the Google Home app.

    Source: Wirecutter, PCMag review, Amazon.com product page (Customers say)
  • Free parental controls and smart-home support

    PCMag lists built-in parental controls and Thread and Matter support as pros.

    Source: PCMag review
  • Solid performance

    PCMag measured 909 Mbps close to the router and 372 Mbps at 30 feet, matching or edging the rivals it was tested against.

    Source: PCMag review
Good for
  • Google Home and Nest households
  • People who want free basic parental controls
  • Plans under 1 Gbps

Scores (tap for why)

  • Speed3.0
    Why 3.0?909 Mbps close and 372 Mbps at 30 ft in PCMag's (older) test group. Amazon owners are mixed on speed.
    Source: PCMag review, Amazon.com product page
  • Coverage3.0
    Why 3.0?Google rates a three-pack for 6,600 sq ft (per PCMag), but Amazon owners are mixed, and some find the range and signal inadequate.
    Source: PCMag review, Amazon.com product page
  • Setup & app3.5
    Why 3.5?Easy to install (PCMag, Wirecutter), but it requires the Google Home app and account and has limited settings. Some Walmart owners couldn't get it set up at all.
    Source: PCMag review, Walmart reviews (lowest rated)
  • Features without subscription3.0
    Why 3.0?Free built-in parental controls, Thread and Matter, but no anti-malware, USB, multi-gig ports or separate 6 GHz network.
    Source: PCMag review
  • Reliability2.5
    Why 2.5?Owners report units that stop working, resets and hardware failures, and 20% of Amazon ratings are 1-2 stars.
    Source: Amazon.com product page, Walmart reviews (lowest rated)

What experts say

  • PCMag: 3.5 Good: Wi-Fi 6E, easy to install, solid performance and built-in parental controls, but expensive, with limited settings and no multi-gig or USB ports.
  • Wirecutter (NYT): Dismissed: easy to set up, but it finished behind the eero 6 and eero Pro 6E.
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If that catch is a deal-breaker

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