# eero 6

*eero*

> The eero 6 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with two gigabit ports. It is a Zigbee hub, a Thread border router and a Matter controller for Alexa. It suits Alexa users, with native support through Matter over Thread.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eero-6
- Last checked: 2026-10-13

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [eero](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/eero) |
| Category | Router |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi 6[^1] |
| Ethernet ports | Two gigabit ports[^1] |
| Coverage | 1,500 sq. ft. per eero[^1] |
| Thread border router | Yes[^2] |
| Matter hub | Yes, as a controller only[^3] |

## Integration paths

**How the eero 6 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter / Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) | self[^2] | unknown | unknown |
| [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) | self[^4] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the eero 6**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Matter / Thread | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^3] |  |
| Zigbee | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^4] |  |

## Roles in a smart home

**Infrastructure roles**

| Role | Acts as one |
| --- | --- |
| Thread border router | Yes[^2] |
| Matter controller | Yes[^3] |
| Zigbee coordinator | Yes[^4] |

## Related pages

- [eero Wi-Fi 6 and 6E routers](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/eero-wifi-6) (line)
- [eero](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/eero) (brand)
- [Matter over Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) (protocol)
- [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) (protocol)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: eero: eero 6. https://eero.com/shop/eero-6 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^2]: eero Support: What is Thread?. https://eero.com/support/articles/what-is-thread (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^3]: eero Support: Does eero support Matter?. https://eero.com/support/articles/does-eero-support-matter (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^4]: eero Support: What is eero's Zigbee Smart Home Hub?. https://eero.com/support/articles/what-is-eeros-zigbee-smart-home-hub (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)