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TP Link Deco Powerline Hybrid Mesh WiFi System More Stable than Tri band Powered by Powerline through Walls Seamless Roaming Adaptive Routing Up to 6 000 sq ft Coverage Works with Alexa Deco P9
Last Updated: February 15, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Review Analysis - 504 recent, verified reviews
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Network
274house, wifi, mesh, deco, tp link
+88%
-12%
" ... i never got over 330 with the TP link and i was sandwiched line of site open great room between the 2 tp link points ... TP has AC2200 and google has AC1200, in my application I was never more than 20 feet from the google wifi points or 30 feet from the TP points( 3 vs 2) ... TP link max speed wired was 700, where as google was 930+, a call to TP link was interesting to say the least. ... the TP link is going back due to the wired speed issue that was unresolved as well as not as large as an improvement in speed, and then run warmer than the google units - 3 strikes and they are out ... "
" ... For a basic mesh network, it's good. ... "
" ... My previous router gave me 20-50 mbps download 5 feet a way. ... Other than that, it's great just having internet in the whole house that actually works. ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend Tp-link deco. ... "
" ... Have had seemless WiFi ever since installing. ... "
" ... Well it certainly paints the house in WiFi for sure. ... Definitely will extend your network and being portable to move around if needed was rather cool as I needed WiFi by the road for an event we had. ... "
" ... Very happy with TP-Link. ... "
" ... Have excellent coverage around my house now ... "
Setup
163simple, easy to install, set, app, easy to set
+98%
-2%
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... Updates are easily installed to the Deco units, managing devices is really simple and you can access it anywhere with internet, and settings are easy to work with. ... "
" ... Easy to install, immediate impact on WiFi signal ... "
" ... Adding the second access point, which serves to extend the coverage, is just as easy - plug it in, add a new device in the app and it'll do its magic right in then and there. ... "
" ... It is very easy and fast to set up. ... "
" ... This was easy to set up and to extend. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Capacity
160coverage, sq ft, story, throughout, wifi
+98%
-3%
" ... I have a 3600 square foot house and I have wifi everywhere. ... "
" ... Finally have a good strong Wi-Fi signal throughout my whole house instead of just a few rooms. ... No cell service where I live, but now I'm able to use my cell phone in every room through wireless connection. ... "
" ... My Ring spotlight over my garage even got better signal. ... "
" ... I have two units covering two levels at 1100 square ft per level. ... "
" ... Works great for rooms where the wifi signal is weak . ... "
" ... This system has been a boon in our house. ... On top of that, we now have good strong wifi all over the house (3,500 sq ft) without the need of range extenders. ... "
" ... We needed a solution to cover the whole house that would be easy to set up. ... "
" ... My house wifi have increased to the hold house without any dead spots. ... "
Wifi
156mesh, wifi signal, wi fi, coverage, deco
+84%
-16%
" ... Bought this Mesh WIFI after considering the NetGear Orbi. ... "
" ... Great wifi system. ... "
" ... I have configured a few light bulbs and wifi outlets which seem to work okay. ... I like knowing when there's an SSL freak exploit attempt on a client device and noticing that this wifi solution is actively blocking it. ... TP-Link has a solid mesh wifi solution that simply works. ... "
" ... I get pretty much the download/upload speeds advertised by my provider using the deco wifi system and the connection is very reliable. ... "
" ... It improved the overall coverage and it was better than the cable modem and cable modem + wifi extender. ... Adding the second access point, which serves to extend the coverage, is just as easy - plug it in, add a new device in the app and it'll do its magic right in then and there. ... What you are left with is a network with a SINGLE SSID that works great in a home that's in excess of 3,800 square feet. ... If you are thinking of creating a wifi network for your home, go no further - the Deco M9 Plus is all you need - the price is right, the functionality is easy and it works like advertised. ... "
" ... Hoping that I could get stable fast wifi in my home. ... Orbi required me reboot my router almost daily. ... As far as the WiFi, I am happy with its performance. ... "
" ... WIFI SIGNAL PERFORMANCE VERY EXCELLENT. ... "
" ... No issues with WiFi since switching out spectrum system ... "
Ease of Use
135set, easy to set, app, simple, easy to install
+97%
-3%
" ... App is user friendly and easy to manage. ... "
" ... Awesome system very easy set-up. ... "
" ... Simple to setup. ... "
" ... This is quick and easy setup. ... "
" ... Setup was super easy. ... I have the Orbi RBK50 system in my other home and the TP-link is a bit easier to setup, but both are nice. ... "
" ... The setup might have been the easiest of any device I have ever had to set up. ... "
" ... Simple to set up and simple to maintain. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
Software Platform
103devices, mobile app, deco app, parental, deco
+76%
-24%
" ... The app interface is easy to use. ... "
" ... I also had to setup the guest account as a 2.4Ghz only so I could connect some of my smart things that require a 2.4 Ghz connection. ... "
" ... The best system appears to be the Netgear Orbi but two of those brand new are very expensive and I don't trust Google with their wifi system. ... Setup is as easy as promised using the app. ... More techie people don't like the app because you don't have as much control but for most consumers this is not a big deal. ... It also comes with free two-year antivirus and malware to protect the network and you can set parental controls if you want. ... Still getting great speeds and the built-in malware and antivirus work great. ... "
" ... I have TP Link HS200's and HS210's connected to it, and it can control them through it's Deco app. ... "
" ... If app gets some improvements I'd give it five stars. ... "
" ... This one hits on easy to use, but misses on power user features like administration via a web browser. ... Not a big deal for me since the phone app to which users are captive does what I want. ... "
" ... With the Deco app on my iPhone, I was up and running in about 60 seconds. ... I have discovered several things my kids were hiding from me thanks to the Deco app. ... Have not tested the smart home hub features of this system yet, but I'm getting some Hue lights for Christmas so we'll update this review when I've had time to try those out on this system. ... Very impressed, would love to see more granular control on notifications for parental control groups, so i can turn off getting notified about Windows Updates every time a PC wants to connect to that (I'm not filtering for that?) ... "
" ... Lastly, the set up was super simple, which was all driven by the mobile app. ... There is even a WPS button right within the app ... "
Device Compatibility
82connected, smart, smart home, smart hub, hub
+71%
-29%
" ... No need to reconfigure each device. ... "
" ... Adding all three devices was a snap. ... "
" ... Number of connected devices: 60 and counting ... "
" ... plugged it in, turned it on. ... "
" ... So far these have worked great, plus I have a ton of tplink smart home stuff so integrates easily. ... "
" ... I also had to setup the guest account as a 2.4Ghz only so I could connect some of my smart things that require a 2.4 Ghz connection. ... "
" ... The hub and mesh system was very easy to set up and manage. ... "
" ... I inter grated all my devices without any issues. ... After the update, my ring devices show offline but are still working. ... "
Apps
77mobile app, deco app, setup, download the app, intuitive
+84%
-16%
" ... App is user friendly and easy to manage. ... "
" ... The set up was soo easy and the app explained everything to do . ... "
" ... Download the app and it will walk you through the process. ... "
" ... My old computer worked great for Facebook, reading emails, and online news. ... As for YouTube, it is now chock full of ads designed to drive you CRAZY. ... I had to go to YouTube premium which eliminated the ads, gives you a music app with millions of songs and free audiobooks. ... "
" ... While many say the app is super easy, it's really NOT because it doesn't state much about combining the channel or the fact that it CAN'T separate the 2.4 and 5GHz into separate SSIDs so this is a no win for me. ... "
" ... Set up was quite easy with the Deco App. ... "
" ... I also really like the mobile app that lets me see/manage every device that is connected to my network. ... "
" ... Set up was a breeze with the app. ... "
Ports
44mesh, cable modem, ethernet ports, ethernet backhaul, deco
+89%
-11%
" ... I put one of the units by my son's bedroom and installed an Ethernet cable directly from the unit to his PS4 - problem solved! ... "
" ... Power off my cable modem, ... NOTE: I had three Ethernet connections from my old router to TV, Tivo box, and NAS drive. ... The Deco router only has one available Ethernet out connection so I had to purchase an Ethernet bridge ($15) to make direct Ethernet connections to those devices. ... "
" ... Ethernet backhaul works great. ... "
" ... You only need one connected to your network via a cable and they should work just as well. ... "
" ... No issues connecting to cable modem. ... "
" ... I do have all my Deco M5s connected with Ethernet backhaul, but the main unit (router) for this M4 system is not connected to Ethernet and it performs much better than the plug in units. ... If cost is an issue for you, and you can’t use Ethernet backhaul (because your house isn’t wired or you don’t want to go that route) then I would recommend this system. ... The range has been better for me (even with the satellites being wireless rather than connected via Ethernet) and the speeds are faster. ... "
" ... Smart Hub - This device CAN function as a smart hub. ... "
" ... If your house has multiple ethernet ports this is not the one for you. ... Buy the towers instead and have each of them plugged into there own ethernet port. ... "
ISP
41modem, internet, mbps, isp, tp link
+73%
-27%
" ... No need to reconfigure each device. ... "
" ... I get 230mbps to my house have my modem upstairs and I'm getting 220 Mbps downstairs without backhaul. ... "
" ... This router is very good. ... "
" ... This is a big upgrade from my last router. ... "
" ... I have had a TP-Link N750 router for years. ... I pay for 150 mbps of download with Xfinity and I am getting that or more now. ... I was lucky to get 70 mbps with my old router. ... "
" ... I have a 75Mbps upload/download speed broadband internet plan with Verizon. ... Their ActionTech router delivered about 60Mbps upload/download speed. ... "
" ... Or, you can simply plug it right in to your modem or router on its own line. ... "
" ... Power off my cable modem, ... "
Product Reliability
40months, update, units, setting, m9
+65%
-35%
" ... It installed pretty easily and worked great for about three days. ... "
" ... I will update if I find any other issues. ... "
" ... I've had this running in our home for well over a month now. ... "
" ... We have been paying for 400 for the last 2 years. ... "
" ... For the cost of 2 M9's I'm saving $68 per month and receiving performance I didn't think was possible. ... "
" ... All my equipment (20+) working fine so far. ... "
" ... It’s working fine now. ... "
" ... There appear to be dozens of different options and I spent months trying to narrow down just the right one for my home. ... "
Overall performance
34speeds, performance, slow, m9, loads
+88%
-12%
" ... All the devices on High Priority setting get at least 300mbps when all of them are are online and it still doesn't slow other devices on the network. ... "
" ... I tested the internet speeds in the far reaches of my home and the speed has doubled. ... "
" ... I get consistent fast speeds everywhere, with multiple devices on it. ... "
" ... Still getting great speeds and the built-in malware and antivirus work great. ... "
" ... They have always done the job well for cheap. ... "
" ... I had no idea we could get such fast speed. ... "
" ... We’ve tried various extenders over the years but this is the first one that works consistently and gives me the same speed/quality of connection as if I’m directly next to the router! ... "
" ... Speed better than ever. ... "
Price
23money, worth, well worth, waste, sale
+83%
-17%
" ... 4- Great price. ... "
" ... Worth the money ... "
" ... I even bought it just before it went on sale for Blac Friday and was able to get credited the difference from the sale price. ... "
" ... Best value for the price. ... "
" ... You can spend a lot of money on these things and I had no interest in that. ... If you don't either, this will work well for you at a low price (it was on sale with a coupon for $115). ... "
" ... After doing a ton of research I settled on the Deco M9 as it was the best deal for the money. ... "
" ... Impressive for the price. ... "
" ... At this price it's just fantastic. ... "
Firmware
21update, updates, updated, app, nodes
+48%
-52%
" ... Firmware is updated and I've reset both numerous times. ... "
" ... Even after firmware upgrade, the wifi connections remain unstable. ... "
" ... they cannot check the firmware they cannot update the firmware. ... "
" ... I have heard that some of the issues with this system will be addressed with firmware updates, such as not being able to turn off the 2.4Ghz band if you so desire. ... "
" ... Now, they finally pushed a firmware update, it fixed none of the issues their customers have been complaining about, and what's more, the update scrambled my settings for all of my devices!! ... "
" ... Two days ago I updated the firmware through the app and it immediately ceased connectivity. ... I asked if I could return to the previous firmware, no reply. ... If all is going well, do not update the app/firmware. ... "
" ... The M3 doesn't yet have a firmware option to toggle off the 5GHz WiFi signal. ... "
" ... I could only talk to them Beijing time (17 hours ahead) and they told me to "upgrade" the M9 firmware to a debug version with no instructions where to get the debug version or how to install it. ... "
Marketplace
14amazon, advertised, described, time, problem
+86%
-14%
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... works as described. ... "
" ... The delivery was on time from Amazon and I am really satisfied with this purchase. ... "
" ... very happy to date ... "
" ... Good product from a good seller ... "
" ... I later received this email. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Better than advertised. ... "
Returns
12returned, amazon, back, window, still
+17%
-83%
" ... Amazon is generous with the return so will continue to test thru december and if its still buggy will return. ... "
" ... And finally, when I went to get my Return Code to ship it back, there is an option to speak to an Amazon Expert. ... "
" ... Essentially by the time I made the choice to not like it I was outside of the return window and am now out the full price of the set with a device I am unhappy with. ... "
" ... Replaced with another one and still the same issue. ... "
" ... I had the units for less than a week, so decided to return to Amazon for a refund. ... "
" ... 3 days later they emailed me back and asked for the same info I gave them. ... "
" ... UPDATE: I Returned it. ... "
" ... If I hadn't waited to long, I would have returned it. ... "
Internet
10speed, still, download, speeds, internet provider
+70%
-30%
" ... Also has features that make it really easy to tell if you need to upgrade or save by downgrading your internet. ... "
" ... great internet connection in areas I couldn’t before! ... "
" ... Verdict is still out on internet consistency and reliability. ... "
" ... I tested the internet speeds in the far reaches of my home and the speed has doubled. ... "
" ... We increased our phone and internet strength. ... "
" ... This product has a lot of options that I am not using because all I wanted was internet access on the other side of the house, but I am starting to explore the app. ... "
" ... I have a 75Mbps upload/download speed broadband internet plan with Verizon. ... "
Features
9home, feature, deco, security features, parental
+100%
" ... Also the home automation stuff seemed like it might be a good feature. ... "
" ... I haven't had a chance to test other features. ... "
" ... With this I should be able to create a schedule to turn on and off the lights outside instead of manually flipping the light switch every night. ... "
" ... The security features are not really why I purchased this unit but now, I don’t know how I lived without the level of visibility across my home network. ... "
" ... Deco has completely different level of reliability, speed and features. ... At the first glance it doesn’t look like a well developed feature. ... "
" ... Now since I have this in access point mode I cannot use all the features this unit has, but for the fast, dependable wireless speeds I get, I still feel it is well worth the price. ... "
" ... The main reasons was the security features offered. ... I probably won't use an other automation features, as I already use Samsung SmartThings and I think it has more features and supports more devices than the Deco M9. ... "
" ... They added in some features for SIP and IPTV which I have not played around with. ... "
Build Quality
8weight, tri band, points, mesh system, feels
+100%
" ... This mesh system has been much more solid. ... "
" ... Solid, stable, easy. ... "
" ... If you are looking for a Tri-Band Mesh System, and dont really need wifi6 ax compliant , this unit should work well for you. ... "
" ... The product feels solid and has a great weight to it with a high quality feel. ... "
" ... When I open the sturdy box the two access points are perfectly aligned and secured. ... The access points feel sturdy and have weight to them - not heavy, just feels like they are well made. ... "
" ... Protection is out standing also. ... "
" ... Using this for 8 months now and still rock solid. ... "
Product As Described
7advertised, described
+100%
" ... Exactly as described . ... "
" ... works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Better than advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... The product is performing precisely as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Design
7works, well, product, nice, design
+100%
" ... Give it a look. ... "
" ... The product has a nice design. ... "
" ... Looks: Blends well (never an eye-sore) ... "
For Kids
6kids, controls, story, house
+83%
-17%
" ... Kids visiting and their tablets would have connection issues in the bedrooms. ... "
" ... Parent controls are great too! ... "
" ... Mom/Dad and three young adult children and a multi-story and big house. ... "
" ... The parental controls were a nice perk to the system that I’ve used more than I expected with our young boys. ... "
" ... Time seeing what are kids are doing… Priceless!! ... "
Controls
6controls, user, wps, layout, good
+100%
" ... Parent controls are great too! ... "
" ... Very Good for Standard user, good Parental Controls, ... "
" ... There is even a WPS button right within the app ... "
" ... Time/parental control works very nice. ... "
" ... The parental controls are great. ... "
" ... Parental Controls - Seems to work okay. ... "
Cables
6power, like, internet, unit, mesh
+83%
-17%
" ... After a service call by Cox Cable and multiple tests, I discovered the problem and fixed it. ... "
" ... Purchased this on the recommendation of my cable tech and it works great! ... "
" ... Also, we dropped cable 2 years ago as all of our channels are only streaming. ... "
" ... Would like to see a 90 degree power cable plug. ... "
" ... Orbi is cable of deliver really fast speed. ... "
Call quality
5call, getting, support, dropped
+40%
-60%
" ... If you chat or call you can get someone who can talk to you but will ask you do the same thing over and over again before having to contact technical support. ... "
" ... I was told to send a screenshot of the fault to the person who had taken my call. ... So, they finally offered to call me and to be honest I wasn’t able to answer the call. ... "
" ... But even after setting QOS priority to my VOIP device, I am getting dropped or garbled calls that did not occur when I used the Airport Express that this router replaced. ... "
Comfort
5feels, feel, solid, points, fall
+80%
-20%
" ... Fingers crossed it stays this way! ... "
" ... I’m pretty comfortable around Information Technolgy, but I still appreciate Apple’s easy to use products. ... "
" ... The product feels solid and has a great weight to it with a high quality feel. ... "
" ... The access points feel sturdy and have weight to them - not heavy, just feels like they are well made. ... "
For Running
4minutes, run, 10, like, 15
+100%
" ... If you do it right, it takes less than 10 minutes to be up and running. ... "
" ... The system is up and running. ... "
" ... The M9's do run a bit warm and I was worried about them sitting on top of some of my furniture. ... "
" ... I've had this running in our home for well over a month now. ... "
Video Playback
4youtube, video, streaming, watch, gaming
+50%
-50%
" ... To get started I had to find someone else's video instructions on youtube. ... "
" ... Neither you tube videos nor various forums addressed my problem. ... "
Lagging
4lag, buffering, disconnects
+50%
-50%
" ... Had to reset everything. ... "
" ... There is no way to reboot all nodes at one time. ... "
Delivery
4delivery, time, amazon
+100%
" ... So far very pleased with this product and its delivery. ... "
" ... So far, it's delivering what's promised, no complaints at all. ... "
" ... The delivery was on time from Amazon and I am really satisfied with this purchase. ... "
Pedometer
3step, one, everything
+67%
-33%
" ... Then, once the first one was hooked up, I followed the steps and connected the second Deco without any hiccups. ... "
" ... Each step matched my action exactly. ... "
Band
3tri band, device, use, system, mesh system
+67%
-33%
" ... If you are looking for a Tri-Band Mesh System, and dont really need wifi6 ax compliant , this unit should work well for you. ... "
" ... Shows what band being used too. ... "
Speed
3took, 15, running
+100%
" ... All in all set up took 30 mins. ... "
" ... in 15 or 20 minutes. ... "
" ... The whole process took less than 10 minutes. ... "
Data reception
3internet, wifi, data, connected
+67%
-33%
" ... Want to know how much data those devices used, or even overall monthly data usage? ... "
" ... We increased our phone and internet strength. ... "
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