Eero 3
Report IMRS-EER-3Method: public-record scoring
May 2026
Is the Eero 3 safe?
Risky as it is.
It has 0 of the 8 protections we check in full and it’s made in China.
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What this means for you
The top 2 risks, most serious first.
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Moderate
eero devices require an Amazon account and a working cloud connection for setup and most administration
There is no fully-local management mode. A compromised Amazon account = router access.
Do this: Keep Amazon account secured with a strong, unique password and 2FASource: eero terms of service -
Minor
Manufactured in China
The FCC March 2026 foreign-manufacture rule may apply to some SKUs, confirm before purchasing new units.
Protections it’s missing
Missing 2 of 8. Has 6 only partly.
We check every router for the same 8 protections. Here is how the Eero 3 does.
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Blocks unknown devices from joining
MissingNew devices stay out until you approve them once, even if they have the Wi-Fi password.
Zero-Trust Device Admission -
Guest access that expires
MissingGuests are removed when they leave and need your approval to reconnect.
Guest Auto-Expiry -
Keeps smart gadgets away from your computers
PartlyDevices are kept apart, so a hacked smart TV can’t reach your laptop.
Network Segmentation (VLANs) -
Encrypts internet traffic for every device
PartlyTraffic leaving your home is encrypted, even from devices that can’t run a VPN app.
Router-Level VPN -
Locks a device to approved sites
PartlyA device can reach only the sites you approve. Everything else is blocked.
Domain Allowlisting -
Separate Wi-Fi passwords per group
PartlyEach part of your network gets its own password.
Granular Password Control -
Made outside China’s legal reach
PartlyNot subject to China’s National Intelligence Law.
Clean Supply Chain -
Watches for attacks in real time
PartlySpots suspicious devices, traffic and known attacks as they happen.
Active Threat Monitoring
Fix it today
- Keep Amazon account secured with a strong, unique password and 2FAWhy: eero devices require an Amazon account and a working cloud connection for setup and most administration.
- Review what eero collects in the privacy settings
- Disable remote access if you don't actively use it
- Upgrade to a Wi-Fi 6 model when readyEero 6 or newer has better security capabilities.
Rio closes the gaps your 3 leaves open.
- You approve every device. Nothing new joins your network until you say yes in the Rio app.
- Guests drop off when they leave. They need your approval to come back.
- Smart devices live apart from your computers. Up to 16 separate rooms, each with its own password.
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How we scored it70% from who makes it, FCC status and updates. 30% from the 8 protections.
1Scores
2Calculation
44 × 0.7 + 38 × 0.3 = 42/100, grade D. 85+ is an A, 65+ a B, 45+ a C, 30+ a D, below 30 an F.
3The facts behind it
- Who makes it
- Amazon-ownedeero LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN). US corporate jurisdiction.
- Made in
- China
- Security updates
- Active - automatic firmware updates
- FCC approval
- FCC authorized
- FCC restrictions
- Not in scope
- Last verified
- May 2026
4Sources
Every finding traces to public sources: FCC filings, NIST CVE records and US government advisories. Read the full method · Report an error
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