# eero PoE Gateway

*eero*

> The eero PoE Gateway is a wired router and PoE+ switch without Wi-Fi. Its smart home hub for Thread, Zigbee and Matter has limited range. It suits Alexa users, with native support through Matter over Thread.

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

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [eero](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/eero) |
| Category | Router |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Released | withheld |
| Wi-Fi | None; wired only[^1] |
| Ethernet ports | Two 10 GbE ports and eight 2.5 GbE PoE+ ports[^1] |
| Matter hub | Yes, as a controller only[^2] |

## Integration paths

**How the eero PoE Gateway connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter / Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) | self[^1] | unknown | unknown |
| [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) | self[^3] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the eero PoE Gateway**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Matter / Thread | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^2] |  |
| Zigbee | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^3] |  |

## Roles in a smart home

**Infrastructure roles**

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

## 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 PoE Gateway. https://eero.com/shop/eero-poe-gateway (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^2]: eero Support: Does eero support Matter?. https://eero.com/support/articles/does-eero-support-matter (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^3]: 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)