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It’s almost summer, which is the perfect time to think about an outdoor space to stream films, shows and sports. But no al fresco theater is complete without a dependable, secure WiFi signal. Which is why we are spotlighting eero, the popular mesh WiFi system to help boost your Internet wherever you need it most.

If you’re considering creating an outdoor entertainment area, you’ll certainly need all the goodies, like a wireless projector or outdoor TV. But without good WiFi, even the most expensive gear is going to fail. To figure out the best way to get strong wireless coverage outside, as well as inside your home, we spoke to Nick Weaver, CEO and Founder of the popular mesh system eero WiFi, which now offers the latest WiFi 6 coverage. You can purchase the eero 6 dual-band mesh WiFi 6 system with one router and two extenders for 20 percent off now ($223) to replace your current router or add coverage to your existing eero WiFi set-up with a plug-in eero Beacon Extender, also 20 percent off ($95). Read on for a more complete view of how and why eero mesh WiFi can help you make the most of your streaming outdoor entertainment this summer—and beyond.

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DECIDER: Why is eero a good system to use for outdoor entertainment?

NICK WEAVER: eero is great for outdoor entertainment because it provides such wide coverage – our systems can support up to 6,000 square feet out of the box. Customers can even expand further from there by adding additional eeros to provide coverage to every corner of a property. Plus, the new eero 6 systems come with Wi-Fi 6, the latest technology delivering faster speeds, higher performance and better support for simultaneous device usage. And with a smart home hub built in, you can connect your eero 6 system to your Alexa-enabled devices like Echo Dot, allowing you to easily control smart lights outside, fans to stay cool on summer nights, play music throughout your outdoor space and more.

What do you need to make it work?

All you need is your existing Internet service with a modem and your eero system. We offer an eero system for every kind of home. It’s easy to figure out which system is best for you with the questionnaire on our website. Plus, the eero app provides a simple, short-guided walkthrough for your eero. Download the app, create an account, and you’ll be up and running in just minutes. For outdoor entertainment purposes, depending on what you’re planning, you can connect your preferred gaming system, a Fire TV Cube, and of course a projector to enjoy your favorite entertainment on a big screen.

What differences are there between indoor and outdoor set-ups?

There’s really not much difference. We recommend setting up at least one of your eeros by a window or door nearest your outdoor entertainment space and you’ll still get great coverage across your entire outdoor space, making movie nights and outdoor entertaining seamless.

Is eero weather resistant?

No, eeros are not waterproof or water resistant. But it’s not necessary to plug in an eero device outdoors because our systems are designed to reach well beyond the walls of your home.

How can you make sure everything you are using is compatible?

We do extensive and ongoing testing to ensure backward compatibility for older customer devices, so you don’t have to. eero systems will work with most WiFi-compatible devices, making it easy to expand or upgrade your existing network.

Is it simple to set-up?

Yes, we’ve designed eero to be extremely easy to set up. Like I mentioned, the eero app provides a simple, short-guided walkthrough for your eero. All you need to do is download the app, create an account, and you’ll be up and running in just minutes. Another great thing about the new eero 6 systems is they are compatible with older generation eero systems. This means it’s easy to upgrade and mix and match eero devices for coverage that best suits your needs.

Do you need any extra equipment other than the Eero system?

eero can replace your existing router. All you need is your Internet service, a modem, your eero system, and you’ll be good to go!

Does it connect with all your entertainment devices?

eero 6 systems can support over 75 connected devices at a time, so you can connect all your entertainment and smart home devices and still enjoy optimum performance without lags or drops, whether you’re gaming or streaming movies and shows in your back yard.

What does the average person need to know about setting up outdoor WiFi for entertainment purposes?

With eero, your WiFi just works. We’ve designed it to take the headache out of WiFi and we’ve made it really simple for anyone to easily set it up – even if you’re not too tech savvy. And if you run into a snag, we offer free customer support for life so you can get the help you need.

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