In this episode of The IoT Podcast, Gabe Kassel - Senior Product Manager at eero (an Amazon company), discusses the simplicity of Eero's home connectivity solutions. Learn how Eero's products make setting up Wi-Fi effortless, prioritise security and privacy, and introduce the latest innovation, the Eero Max 7. Gain insights into the future of Wi-Fi and smart home connectivity, including Thread and the Matter standard, and the role of AI in enhancing user interactions. Chapters... 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:09 The Ease of Use and Simplicity of eero 06:14 The Concept of eero Devices in Homes and Businesses 08:07 The Importance of Security and Privacy in Eero Products 10:32 Differentiating True Mesh in eero Devices 14:49 Simplifying Security in eero Products 24:27 Residential Users and the Need for High-Speed Connectivity 27:09 Understanding Thread and its Benefits 31:58 The Importance of the Matter Standard 34:19 Simplicity and Ease of Use in Smart Home Devices 37:36 AI and Automation in Smart Home Innovation ABOUT THE GUEST Gabe Kassel is the Principal Product Manager at eero, leading eero's low-power and smart home networking strategy. Collaborating both internally within Amazon and externally with device manufacturers, he focuses on enhancing the performance, variety, and dependability of consumer connected home products. With a career spanning back to 2016, Gabe brings extensive expertise in Thread technology. His background includes proficiency in hardware development, embedded software engineering, scaling cloud infrastructure, and crafting mobile user experiences. Connect with Gabe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabekassel/ ABOUT eero eero is a leading provider of home connectivity solutions, renowned for its seamless and user-friendly Wi-Fi and smart home products. Founded in 2014, eero is committed to simplifying Wi-Fi setup and management with features like mesh technology for extended coverage and intuitive troubleshooting tools. They prioritise security and privacy, offering automatic updates and built-in security services to ensure a high-quality user experience. eero's latest innovation, the eero Max 7, boasts high-performance Wi-Fi 7 capabilities and interoperability with other eero devices. With a focus on innovation and simplicity, eero is reshaping the landscape of home connectivity. Find out more about eero: https://eero.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/get-exclusive-access/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: / tom5values