But how much is that convenience really worth?
Routers are notoriously problematic for non-technical people.
Theyre so complex that we have afive part guideon how to use yours.
Eero wants to simplify the whole thing.
Setting up an Eero router requires a single smartphone app and no technical know-how whatsoever.
Apples elevator pitch has long been that it just works.
That philosophy builds onconvenience and design.
Youll pay extra, but your devices will always work without any tinkering on your part.
That often comes with a loss of control, but you gain peace of mind.
Eero, alongside plenty of other companies, pitch the same thing.
For the past month, the routers been working just fine.
Eero does a lot of other things for the sake of convenience.
you’re free to even run speed tests from your phone.
For better or for worse, the app handles all router management functions.
You cannot login from a desktop computer at all.
It worked fine with one, the same way my Wi-Fi data pipe worked fine with my old router.
Avoid The Allure of Convenience When What You Already Own Works
Convenience is a sexy sales pitch.
Eero wants to fix your router (by replacing it.)
But so doGoogleandApple.Nest wants to fix your thermostat.Samsung wants to fix your fridge.
Every tech company is trying to simplify every possible tech problem,ostensibly by locking you into its ecosystem.
It simplifies the setup process by utilizing a well-designed smartphone app.
I have no problem setting up a router, and doing so isnt difficult with the instructions included.
I also have almost no problems with my online grid.
Is itthat hardto give a guest the password to my Wi-Fi data pipe?
Does a router that resets itself when there are issues sound pretty cool?
And thats the whole problem.
How Much Is Convenience Worth To You?
The value of convenience is not universal.
The Eero, just likeGoogles OnHub router, solves problems I dont actually have.
Does this product solve a problem you specifically have?
