My home’s Wi-Fi dead zones were worse than I thought – here’s what fixed them

One of the best ways to permanently fix a spotty Wi-Fi network is to upgrade to a mesh network. A mesh network is the best solution if your network problem is consistent throughout most of your home, not just a single room.

A mesh network is the best option for a medium- to large-sized home with many devices, which is often the case for smart home users. Mesh networks use multiple nodes that act together to create a seamless, often self-healing network rather than each node sending separate signals.

Also: This Wi-Fi 7 router solved my big internet headache – and it’s accessibly priced

My smart home has over 100 devices, which bog down the network, and we experience frequent buffering, slowdowns, and spotty connections, even with 1Gbps service. Switching from a two-router setup to a mesh network with three nodes stabilized our connections throughout the entire, almost-3,000-square-foot home.

Since I’ve upgraded to an Eero mesh network, I don’t see myself switching brands in the near future. I have an Eero Max 7, two Eero Pro 7s, and an Eero Outdoor holding down the fort, and they handle all my smart devices without a stutter.