ExpressVPN, one of the best VPN services out there, has just released its first hardware product.
Combining the security and simplicity of their premium software in a fast integrated VPN router, ExpressVPN Aircove seeks to reinvent the way digital home protection should be done.
Available only to US customers currently, Aircove is now on sale on Amazon at a special introductory price of €169. (Opens in a new tab) Offer expires once supplies are depleted. After that, you will be charged the regular rate €189.90.
Wi-Fi 6 VPN router for better performance
As households connect more and more devices to their home Wi-Fi network - latest data shows the average US household now has at least 25 connected devices (opens in a new tab) - VPN routers are growing in popularity ultimately.
However, installing a VPN on a router is often a daunting task.
"That's why we created Aircove, to provide users with a simple and flexible VPN-protected Internet connection in every room, on every device, for every member of the household," said Harold Li, Vice President of ExpressVPN.
Also, unlike other VPN routers currently on the market, ExpressVPN Aircove is the first to work with Wi-Fi 6 technology. This means that the router can provide faster and more reliable wireless connectivity. Depending on your broadband, you should be able to see speed spikes of up to 1200 Mbps.
Aircove can cover homes up to 1,600 square feet without any limit on simultaneous devices you can protect with a single subscription.
In terms of security, cybersecurity firm Cure53 has already conducted an independent audit that gave "a positive impression, indicating that security was a high priority during development and a substantial aspect of the software lifecycle."
Aircove also has a automatic update function so that your data is safe at all times with the improved version of their VPN software. You also do not need to share your password with anyone. Your visitors will just have to scan the QR code on the back to connect.
A technology that wants to represent a deep integration between infrastructure, software and hardware. The Express team assured TechRadar Pro that Aircove is just the first product in this direction.
How to use ExpressVPN Aircove
As mentioned above, ExpressVPN Aircove is characterized by the user-friendly appearance of the notorious provider. And you can also easily protect devices that aren't naturally compatible with VPN software, like many of the best smart TVs.
Also, all ExpressVPN apps, as well as your VPN router, are very easy to set up. All you need is an active ExpressVPN subscription and follow these easy steps:
Another enhanced feature, very popular among ExpressVPN router users, is its Device group option. This makes it easy to divide all your connected devices into five different groups, each with their own VPN location.
This opens up a range of possibilities.
Do you need a specific place to work? Simply customize your "workgroup" to suit your needs. Or, you may want to enable MediaStreamer only on your TV and game console to further enhance your streaming experience.
You can also disable ExpressVPN on certain devices or completely block the internet on your kids' tablet for a specified period of time.
“We're excited to give users another way to take advantage of the best of ExpressVPN for your entire home,” said Harold Li, Vice President of ExpressVPN.
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