What is eero Secure?
eero Secure is an added security service for your eero WiFi network.
It gives you extra protection and control tools that help make your home network safer and easier to manage.
eero Secure does not replace good online habits or antivirus protection on every device, but it can help reduce online risk.
What does eero Secure help protect against?
eero Secure can help protect devices on your home network from:
- Harmful websites
Helps block or prevent access to dangerous sites. - Online threats and malware
Advanced Security helps protect devices on your network from online threats. - Unwanted content
Content filtering can be applied across the home or to specific profiles. - Inappropriate search results
SafeSearch can help block inappropriate results from search engines such as Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and Yandex.
Parental controls
With eero Secure, you can use profiles and parental controls, if the service is active on the network.
For example, you can:
- create a profile for a child or household member
- assign devices to a profile
- set schedules
- filter content
- pause internet access when needed
Automatic updates
eero devices receive regular software updates. These updates help improve performance, fix issues, and keep the devices more secure. eero guidance highlights that keeping devices on the latest firmware is important for both security and functionality.
Is eero secure?
Yes. eero is designed with security in mind. Standard eero devices use encryption and security protocols and receive automatic updates. With eero Secure, you get additional protection, such as protection against dangerous sites, unwanted content, and online threats.
Good to know
eero Secure helps protect your home network, but no service can guarantee 100% protection against every online threat. It is still important to use strong passwords, keep devices updated, and be careful with unknown links and attachments.
FAQ
Does eero Secure protect every device at home?
It helps protect devices connected to your eero network. Some protection works at the network level, but may not apply when a device is away from the home network.
Can I block specific websites?
Yes. eero Secure supports blocking or allowing specific websites for the whole network or for individual profiles.
Can I manage my children’s internet use?
Yes, if eero Secure or eero Plus is active. You can use profiles, filters, and schedules.