First teased at WWDC 2019 alongside HomeKit Secure Video an touted as one of the flagship HomeKit features for iOS 13, HomeKit router support is finally a reality with the eero mesh WiFi system.

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Announced via a post on their blog, eero beat the competition to the punch by pushing a firmware update that allows their eero and eero Pro routers to be added to HomeKit.

Routers in HomeKit allow us to adjust the level of security for HomeKit accessories connected to the network only permitting devices to communicate with necessary devices and services though this is also adjustable at the accessory level through the Home app.

Router support allows us to choose between 3 different settings:

• Automatic: allows an accessory to communicate to the devices and services approved by its manufacturer, preventing access by unauthorized services. 
• Restrict to Home: allows an accessory to communicate only to HomeKit on your Apple devices. You will be able to manage your accessories through the Home app, but this may reduce some functionality, such as firmware updates.
• No restriction: allows an accessory to communicate with every device in your home, and any website or service on the internet, much like other devices on your home network.

Earlier this month, HomeKit News reported on Linnksys’ plan to push HomeKit support for some of its Velop lineup based on information on their website, but the company has since retracted this announcement stating that HomeKit support is still forthcoming.

If you’re still on the fence, check out Chris Young’s first impressions of the eero routers in HomeKit in this video:

You can learn even more about HomeKit routers on Apple’s website.

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