eero PoE 6

Name: eero PoE 6
Brand: eero

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Last checked 2026-10-13

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Does the eero PoE 6 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The eero PoE 6 is a ceiling or wall Wi-Fi 6 access point that runs on PoE.

It is a Thread border router, a Zigbee hub and a Matter controller for Alexa. It suits Alexa users, with native support through Matter over Thread.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only

HomeKit

Unknown

Google Home

Unknown

Alexa

Matter / Thread, native; 1 other path

SmartThings

Unknown

Home Assistant

Unknown

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below

eero PoE 6 facts
Fact	Value
Status	Current[3]
List price	$299.99[3] as of October 13, 2026
Released	2022-09-27[4] (Announced.)
Wi-Fi	Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, AX3000[3]
Ethernet ports	One 2.5 GbE PoE-capable port and one 1 GbE port[3]
Thread border router	Yes[5]
Matter hub	Yes, as a controller only[1]

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below

How the eero PoE 6 connects
Path	Requiresi	Locali	Features lost	Platformsi
Matter / Thread	self[5]	unknown	unknown	Amazon Alexa: Native[1]
Zigbee	self[2]	unknown	unknown	Amazon Alexa: Native[2]

About these columns

Requires: Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local: Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms: The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below

Infrastructure roles
Role	Acts as one
Thread border router	Yes[5]
Matter controller	Yes[1] (Acts as a Matter controller only.)
Zigbee coordinator	Yes[2]

eero PoE 6. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eero-poe-6. Last checked 2026-10-13.