Eero 5
Report IMRS-EER-5Method: public-record scoring
Apr 2026
Is the Eero 5 safe?
Risky as it is.
It has only 1 of the 8 protections we check, it has 1 serious security finding, and it’s made in China.
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What this means for you
The top 3 risks, most serious first.
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Serious
The eero 5 is manufactured in China
Hardware-level supply chain exposure is a documented concern with China-manufactured networking equipment, regardless of US corporate ownership.
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Moderate
Amazon collects network usage data from Eero devices, device connection patterns and network health metrics
Documented in Eero's privacy policy.
Do this: Review Eero app privacy settings to opt out of data sharing where availableSource: Amazon/Eero Privacy Policy ↗ -
Minor
The eero platform is designed for simplicity
Custom firewall rules, VLAN segmentation, and per-device DNS are not available.
Protections it’s missing
Missing 5 of 8. Has 2 only partly. Has 1 in full.
We check every router for the same 8 protections. Here is how the Eero 5 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 -
Encrypts internet traffic for every device
MissingTraffic leaving your home is encrypted, even from devices that can’t run a VPN app.
Router-Level VPN -
Separate Wi-Fi passwords per group
MissingEach part of your network gets its own password.
Granular Password Control -
Guest access that expires
MissingGuests are removed when they leave and need your approval to reconnect.
Guest Auto-Expiry -
Watches for attacks in real time
MissingSpots suspicious devices, traffic and known attacks as they happen.
Active Threat Monitoring -
Keeps smart gadgets away from your computers
PartlyDevices are kept apart, so a hacked smart TV can’t reach your laptop.
Network Segmentation (VLANs) -
Locks a device to approved sites
PartlyA device can reach only the sites you approve. Everything else is blocked.
Domain Allowlisting -
Made outside China’s legal reach
Has itNot subject to China’s National Intelligence Law.
Clean Supply Chain
Fix it today
- If replacing: consider a model manufactured outside China
- Automatic updates are activeThis is the primary security strength of this platform.
- Review Eero app privacy settings to opt out of data sharing where availableWhy: Amazon collects network usage data from Eero devices, device connection patterns and network health metrics.
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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 + 19 × 0.3 = 37/100, 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 subsidiary (US)Eero LLC, San Francisco, CA - Amazon.com subsidiary · manufactured in China
- Made in
- China
- Security updates
- Automatic - always current
- FCC approval
- FCC authorized
- FCC restrictions
- Not in scope
- Last verified
- April 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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