Top IoT-enabled Wi-Fi routers
Nowadays, almost everything that we have in our household is connected to the internet. Now you can get IoT on a device that lets you access the internet itself. These IoT enabled Wi-Fi routers come with support for digital assistants like Alexa. Luckily the market is full of IoT-enabled routers, and you should definitely consider these options from Amazon:
Netgear Nighthawk X6S R8000P AC4000
If you are looking for a powerful Wi-Fi router, then you should check this one out. The Netgear Nighthawk X6S R8000P AC4000 is a tri-band Wi-Fi router that can deliver speeds up to 750 + 1625 + 1625Mbps depending upon the band you are connected to. It is equipped with a 64-bit dual-core processor clocked at 1.8Ghz and three offload processors for better data handling so you can stream, surf and play online games without having to deal with lag. It has four LAN ports, a USB 3.0 port and USB 2.0 port to handle all your connectivity and wireless data transfer needs. The device also supports port aggregation, which increases the throughput beyond what a single port can achieve. All of these features are packed in a device that weighs 1.1kg and measures 22.66×5.44×29.54cm.
TP-Link Deco M9 Plus
TP-Link is a key player in the computer networking department for as long as anyone can remember, so one of their products was bound to make it to this list. The TP-Link Deco M9 Plus is designed to help you connect all your smart devices to the internet without losing on speed for your media streaming and browsing. It has a coverage area of 4500sq.ft, which makes it a good choice for a large household. This smart Wi-Fi router can deliver internet speeds up to 2134Mbps and supports up to 100 devices, which lets you connect all your smart home appliances as well as smartphones and computers without worrying about a poor data connection. You can connect multiple TP-Link Deco M9 Plus’ to form a grid of routers and further increase its range according to your requirement.
Netgear Orbi RBK30 AC2200
The Netgear Orbi RBK30 AC2200 consists of a tri-band router and a satellite which offers a range of up to 3500sq.ft. If you want to further increase its range, then you can buy additional satellites and connect them. It has two bands of 5Ghz and a single 2.4Ghz band that can reach speeds up to 867Mbps and 400Mbps respectively. The router lets you connect all your smart appliances and computers and aims to provide reliable internet connectivity without any dead zones. It has four ethernet ports, a power button, sync button and power connector at the back to make sure everything is easily accessible. The Netgear Orbi RBK30 AC2200 is compatible with Amazon Echo/Alexa.
TP-Link AC1750 Smart Wi-Fi Router (Archer A7)
The TP-Link AC1750 is a smart router that can deliver speeds up to 450Mbps and 1300Mbps on the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz band respectively. TP-Link has packed it with a Qualcomm chipset for a secure and reliable connection even across rooms. You can extend its coverage area according to your requirement by pairing multiple OneMesh range extenders and eliminating Wi-Fi dead zones in your household. In terms of connectivity, TP-Link has left no stones unturned by putting in a USB 2.0 port, a WAN port and four ethernet ports. This 420g router is easy to set up and manage, thanks to the Tether app that can be downloaded on Android as well as iOS.