NETGEAR Orbi Voice Smart Speaker & WiFi Mesh Extender with Amazon Alexa Built-in (RBS40V) for Seamless WiFi Coverage and Voice Control Integration Review

First off I just want to say that this is a really great idea. Put Alexa in Orbi - all in one! I think the sound quality is pretty good for a hub. Everything Netgear and their Orbi system are known for, as expected in the network part. Pretty easy to assemble following the instructions. That's where this thing is - a sad, sad disappointment! The functionality of Alexa is stupidly insufficient. WHY not use all the normal features of an Alexa hub in this device. My 4 year old 1st Gen Dot can do…

The Orbi Network System is great for great Wi-Fi in our large house (about 135 feet end to end). I have a main router (near one end of the house), a wireless satellite about 50 feet from the main router, and a wired ethernet satellite about 100 feet from the main router. (in a converted space above a detached garage). Both Orbi Voice satellites support Alexa/Revain services. I bought a second satellite 2 months after the first one. Setup was easy, but I had to try a few times to find the…

We have an Orbi WiFi (RBK50) AC3000 system and after 3 years wanted to add a satellite to cover some of the weak spots in the 3rd layer. Very happy with the result and the coverage. Some features: - It offers 2.4/5GHz coverage. - Easy integration with the Orbi Mesh system - Via the app: change/adjust equalizer, view/control all connected devices, link Revain account, select Alexa language. The Harman/Kandon speaker sounds really good/clear and the EQ can be changed to preset or custom settings.

Okay, I forgot that this is a dual-mode satellite. I keep trying to connect to my Orbi but it doesn't show up for the others. I tried and tried, then remembered it was a dual mode satellite. It comes out of the box in extender mode. So I had to change it to orbital mode. It took a while, but it was in the instructions. As soon as I put it in Orbi mode, my Orbi router found it. This is my second Orbi Alexa. The first was set to orbit mode and the router found it very quickly with no problems. It

My Orbi network is about 2 years old. The most important is the RBR50 with the included extension cable. Fast forward - I always get wifi at the very edge of the front bedroom. This is the edge my baby pushes me to when he falls asleep. I can't get up for fear of him waking up and becoming an even more irritable child. Either you live with it and nap with the baby, or you buy that router/hotspot/extender and an Alexa speaker lol. Unfortunately, there wasn't a cheaper option to add to the Orbi…

If you are having trouble showing your device as a satellite in Orbi, MAKE SURE YOU CHANGE THE SATELLITE TO ORBI MODE. The device ships from the factory in extender mode, which only applies to non-Orbi routers. Orbi mode allows you to connect your Orbi Voice to your Orbi router. If you don't have an Orbi router, you'll need to set up Orbi Voice. in expander mode. For more information about setting up your Orbi Voice in Advanced Mode, visit How do I set up my Orbi Voice in Advanced Mode?. To set