{"id":4545,"date":"2025-02-04T21:53:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T21:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/news\/kcom-make-amazon-eero-6-routers-available-to-broadband-users\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T21:53:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T21:53:21","slug":"kcom-make-amazon-eero-6-routers-available-to-broadband-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/news\/kcom-make-amazon-eero-6-routers-broadband-users\/","title":{"rendered":"KCOM Make Amazon eero 6+ Routers Available to Broadband Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<br>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KCOM_Enhances_%E2%81%A2Home_Internet_%E2%80%8CExperience_with_Amazon%E2%81%A3_eero_6_Router_Integration\"><\/span>KCOM Enhances &#x2062;Home Internet &#x200C;Experience with Amazon&#x2063; eero 6+ Router Integration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>KCOM, a leading UK broadband provider, has announced the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_23fff7b6d33b18112825db9247b5b814\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/availability\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>availability<\/a> of Amazon &#8290;eero 6+ mesh WiFi routers to its broadband customers. This&#8292; strategic partnership aims to deliver enhanced wireless <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_4ab868bd8c3416c0a3eec97c6c6d6744\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/connectivity\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>connectivity<\/a> and <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_281a2aa2e043306cef303d869641ba3e\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/smart-home\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>smart home<\/a> capabilities across KCOM&rsquo;s fibre&#8292; <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_c1841ac935f7b07ac4f265ec885aeeb7\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network-infrastructure\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network infrastructure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next-Generation_WiFi_Technology_for_KCOM_Customers\"><\/span>Next-Generation WiFi Technology for KCOM Customers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Amazon eero &#8292;6+ <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_0db522e294452074795219456b014594\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/router\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>router<\/a>&zwnj; deployment represents &zwnj;a &zwj;significant upgrade for KCOM&rsquo;s broadband service offerings, featuring:<\/p>\n<p>&#x2022; WiFi 6 technology with speeds up to 3,000 Mbps<br>\n&#x2022; Coverage for homes &#x200B;up to 4,500&#x2062; square &#x2064;feet<br>\n&#x2022; Dual-band connectivity<br>\n&#x2022; Support for over 75 connected devices<br>\n&bull; Built-in <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_326d3a2ce2c75d3079d0bc564190d4ee\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/zigbee\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Zigbee<\/a> smart home hub functionality<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Specifications_and_Performance\"><\/span>Technical Specifications and Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\"><p><\/p>\n<tr><p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Feature<\/td>\n<p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Specification<\/td>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/tr>\n<p><\/p>\n<tr><p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">WiFi Standard<\/td>\n<p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">WiFi 6 (802.11ax)<\/td>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/tr>\n<p><\/p>\n<tr><p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Maximum Speed<\/td>\n<p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3,000 Mbps<\/td>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/tr>\n<p><\/p>\n<tr><p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_9095073b6ddd44df283d96ef4c4a5f06\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/coverage-area\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Coverage Area<\/a><\/td>\n<p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 4,500 sq ft<\/td>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/tr>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Network_Management_and_Smart_Home_Integration\"><\/span>Network Management and Smart Home Integration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>KCOM customers utilizing the eero 6+ will benefit from:<\/p>\n<p>&bull; Seamless <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_5960fe2cb75c4dc00dd985f2b41668ff\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/mesh-network\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>mesh network<\/a> configuration<br>\n&#x2022;&#x2062; Easy&#x2062; setup through the eero mobile&#x2063; app<br>\n&#x2022; Advanced security features with eero Secure<br>\n&#x2022; Integration with Alexa-enabled devices<br>\n&#x2022; &#x200C;Automatic software updates and &#x2063;optimization<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Availability_and_Implementation\"><\/span>Availability and Implementation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The eero 6+ router offering is now available to:<br>\n&#x2022; New &#x200D;KCOM broadband subscribers<br>\n&#x2022; Existing customers looking to upgrade<br>\n&bull; Full-fibre service areas within KCOM&rsquo;s <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_f4a77d709954af323a24064510e3e6a1\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Requirements_%E2%81%A3and_Installation\"><\/span>Technical Requirements &#x2063;and Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For optimal performance, KCOM recommends:<br>\n&#x2022; Direct &#x2064;connection to KCOM&#x2019;s fibre termination point<br>\n&#x2022; Placement&#x200B; in central home location<br>\n&#x2022; Latest eero app installation<br>\n&#x2022; Compatible mobile device for setup<br>\n&#x2022; Active KCOM broadband subscription<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Network_Security_Features\"><\/span>Network Security Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The eero 6+&#x200C; implementation includes:<br>\n&bull; <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_62f05796db8aad652597bc188713fbc1\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/wpa3\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>WPA3<\/a> encryption<br>\n&#x2022; Regular security updates<br>\n&bull; <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_49fd0f22b76a8004fc342826818172ff\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network-monitoring\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Network monitoring<\/a> capabilities<br>\n&#x2022; Guest network creation<br>\n&#x2022; Parental controls<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future-Ready_Infrastructure\"><\/span>Future-Ready Infrastructure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>KCOM&#x2019;s integration of the eero 6+ &#x2064;router positions the network for:<br>\n&#x2022; IoT device expansion<br>\n&#x2022; Smart home technology growth<br>\n&bull; Increased&#8203; <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_e7dd28d1d8d675edee851ca27f84637e\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/bandwidth\/\"  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