Nope — eero Beacons, like eeros, are access points on your network. ... Just like eeros, every eero Beacon acts as an access point on your home network. Unlike range extenders, eero and eero Beacons work together allowing your network to stay fast, reliable, and flexible.

Can eero be used as a beacon?

No, eero Beacons can only be used with other eeros. In order to add a Beacon to your network, they will need to be added through the eero app and connected to a gateway eero that is connected your upstream modem or device via Ethernet.

How far do eero beacons work?

Generally, one eero can cover up to 1,500 square feet. However, eero's range may vary based on characteristics of your home including, but not limited to, its building materials, layout, interference, and eero placement.