Amazon is acquiring Eero, a developer of internet routers that can be easily connected in the home, CNBC reports. The acquisition is Amazon's latest push into the smart-home market, after its acquisition of video doorbell maker Ring last year.
Eero, based in San Francisco, was founded in 2014 by Nick Weaver, Amos Schallich, and Nate Hardison with the goal of making Wi-Fi simple to use, easy to install, and effective across many rooms in the house. In 2015, the start-up sold $2.5 million worth of products in its first two weeks after the company began accepting preorders.
"We have a shared vision that the smart home experience can get even easier, and we're committed to continue innovating on behalf of customers," Dave Limp, senior vice president of Amazon devices and services, said in a statement.
A single Eero device costs $199 and covers up to 1,500 square feet. Users can add a so-called beacon for another room for an additional $149, or can buy both combined for $299. The company also sells a security service for $99 a year.
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