Spotty internet? It may be time to upgrade to mesh WiFi — here’s why

The best part of Nest WiFi is that it’s easy to set up via an app. The app also allows you to set priority devices for faster speeds, set parental controls, and manage screen time for kids. This two-router pack can cover up to 4,400 square feet, but you can easily add more satellite routers to extend your network. Each router can also handle up to 200 devices, with the ability to stream multiple 4K videos at once. Even better, this mesh WiFi system works intelligently behind the scenes and automatically updates to keep your internet fast and secure. 

If you’re looking for the best connection money can buy, this mesh WiFi 6 system is a top contender. It’s got some of the fastest speeds clocked on mesh WiFi — with top speeds of nearly 900 Mbps at close range and remaining at 666 Mbps at a distance of 75 feet — so you can stream, game, and work uninterrupted.

The system is more expensive than other WiFi mesh routers and extenders — and it may be a bit overkill for just normal internet use — but for gamers and heavy internet users, this is the best of the best.

You don’t have to break the bank to switch your household to mesh WiFi. With this two-pack, you’ll be able extend coverage up to 4,000 square feet and support more than 150 devices. Or, if you need to, extend your whole home WiFi coverage with extra nodes. 

This mesh WiFi system pairs with Alexa, so you’ll be able to ask the smart assistant to pause the internet, set screen time limits, and turn the guest WiFi on and off via voice command. The system also allows you to set parental controls and is easily managed from an app. 

The best part of this system is that it's easy to set up. All you’ll have to do is plug it in and follow the simple instructions.

Since it’s a three-pack — a router with two nodes — this is one of the best mesh WiFi systems for a larger home or a home with several floors. Setup will take less than 10 minutes, and you’ll be able to easily manage devices and screen time via the app. It even has a built-in smart home hub to easily connect compatible devices on your network with Alexa. While eero may not make a huge difference in your internet speed, it does support up to 500 Mbps and 75 connected devices with WiFi 6. You’ll also feel safe with eero’s security features, which will conduct threat scans, give your family content warnings, and provide ad-blocking software.

This dual-band mesh WiFi system is a sleek, handsome system that is powerful, reliable and ideal for larger homes. With two extender nodes, you’ll be able to expand your network to the furthest reaches of your living space, ensuring top speeds throughout. It can cover up to 10,000 square feet (!!!), so you’ll have as much internet connection in your basement as you have on your main floor. 

The router has an easy-to-use touchscreen display — a rare feature for routers — and the intuitive, straightforward AmpliFi app should have you up and running in about five minutes. The app also features configuration options, powerful reporting metrics, parental controls, remote access and easy guest access. 

Banish your dead-zones with this mesh system that will cover up to 5,500 square feet, or six or more rooms. This is a very powerful system, but is also one of the most expensive options on the market. 

One of the best features of this system is that it includes a lifetime of free network security powered by Trend Micro, ensuring privacy on connected devices. While other systems have a subscription-based security system, this one has security included.

You’ll also love how easy setup is— just three steps to connecting your entire home. You also have the option to set up one or two networks using the 2.4 and 5GHz band. 

With a great low profile and three nodes, this system will support up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. You can even change the color plates to make these devices better match your decor.  

You’ll be able to set up your whole home mesh WiFi coverage within minutes with the easy-to-use app, where you can also access parental controls, set schedules and manage any device. Flawless WiFi connectivity and coverage allow users to stream 4K and HD video and games throughout the home. You can also add nodes, expanding your network coverage as needed.

Working seamlessly with WiFi 6, this system connects up to 3,000 square feet of space and will support more than 25 devices. It offers four powerful streams, which deliver up to 1.8 Gbps of speed for reliable streaming of HD video gaming or internet surfing and downloads. 

This two-pack comes with a router and satellite node, each of which have ethernet ports. The guest network allows you to provide internet access to friends and family without sharing your password.

While you will most likely see a speed improvement, WiFi 6 is capable of much higher speeds than this mesh system carries. However, those systems will also come with a much higher price tag. 

With intelligent and powerful WiFi 6 mesh coverage, this easy-to-set-up system allows you to send and receive multiple streams of data — up to a whopping 2,400 Mbps —  simultaneously for lag-free streaming, calling, gaming and more. It provides more than 8,000 square feet of coverage for 120 devices, and you can tell it to prioritize a specific device (so your kid's online gaming habit doesn't kick you out of your important Zoom meeting, for example). You also have the ability to set a multitude of parental controls, such as pausing access on specific devices, setting usage schedules and blocking certain websites. Plus, it has automatic firmware updates and separate guest access to keep everything safe and secure.

This wireless mesh WiFi system provides blazing fast internet speeds and seamless coverage up to 6,000 square feet. Its simple installation via the Gryphon app takes just a few minutes, but if you run into any issues, they offer support seven days per week to help you out. It boasts loads of parental controls including set bedtimes, content filtering, safe search, screen time limits and more. Not only does it keep your children's internet usage reigned in, but it provides great security for the whole family by keeping all connected devices safe from malware, ransomware and hackers, and it will even let you know of any vulnerabilities or weak passwords.

Just because you need a signal boost doesn't always mean you need a ton of coverage. For those with smaller homes or office spaces that need a reliable connection, this single Google WiFi point will keep you streaming, browsing and Zooming at fast and efficient speeds. (However, it is scalable so you can easily add more WiFi points in the future as needed.) It's easy to set up in just a few minutes, and it allows you to prioritize devices, set parental controls and create a guest network, too. Best of all, it can be added to any existing Nest WiFi system.