The eero home Wi-Fi system generally offers reliable service with optimal coverage. However, when there is a problem, the eero device will keep you informed through an LED status light. Eero communicates through flashing or solid-color light displays; Different colors have specific meanings.
Read on to find out what eero’s colored displays, such as a flashing white light, mean. Additionally, we will provide you with solutions that you can try if there are any problems.
Reasons why an Eero will flash white
There are a few reasons why your eero device will emit a white light.
- Your eero is starting up.
- The eero software has started and is connecting to the Internet.
- Your eero is having trouble connecting to the Internet.
- Your eero device has been disconnected from the app.
How to Fix Eero Flashing White Light
Here are a few things you can try to clear the flashing white light on your eero device after giving it a few minutes to make sure the device is not booting up or is still trying to initialize an internet connection.
Disconnect and then reconnect the device
Try power cycling your eero to help resolve internet connection issues. That is how:
- Unplug the power cable from your eero device and wait 30 seconds.
- Reconnect the power cord.
Restart your network
Refresh network connections by restarting your network from the eero app. Follow these steps.
- Launch the eero app and go to the “Settings” tab.
- Press the “Restart network” option.
- Confirm that you want to restart your network.
Restart the Eero device
Restarting a device is a common troubleshooting step that can solve many problems. You can reset your eero device using the app; Here are the steps.
- Launch the application and open the “Home” tab.
- At the top center, press the “Online Status” button.
- Select the eero device that needs to reboot to access its options menu.
- Scroll down to “Reset”, then tap the “Reset” button
- Select “Restart eero” from the list of sub-options.
Reset the Eero device
Resetting your eero is another common troubleshooting step to help resolve malfunctions. You can reset your eero device by pressing the reset button. Depending on the eero model, the reset button can be found on the back, underneath, or on the left side of the device. Before restarting your eero, make sure it has been on for at least 45 seconds.
The reset button can be used to perform a partial or full reset.
soft reset
A soft reset erases all of eero’s network settings while preserving your sessions and keeping eero on your network. Here’s how to soft reset an eero.
- Unplug the power cord from your eero.
- Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds.
- Plug the power cable back into your eero.
- Press and hold the reset button until the light flashes yellow, then release it.
- After a few moments, the eero light should turn solid white again and display a green outline.
Hard reset/factory reset
On the other hand, if you are still having problems, consider resetting the eero to its factory settings. A hard reset will delete network settings, clear session and logs, and remove your eero from the network. Hard resets are ideal for resolving many chronic performance issues.
Note: All network and network settings will be deleted by performing a hard reset on your eero gateway (the eero connected to your modem or upstream device). Eero recommends changing your gateway to another eero if you only need to reset one device.
Here’s how to reset your eero.
- Unplug the power cord from your eero.
- Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds.
- Plug the power cable back into your eero.
- Press and hold the reset button until the light flashes red, then release it.
- After an effective hard reset, the eero will indicate that it is ready to be configured again by flashing blue light.
Eero flashing lights
The eero device will communicate its status by displaying a solid or flashing colored light. Different visualizations indicate different statuses. Internet connection problems are usually relatively easy to resolve using common troubleshooting solutions, such as ensuring correct configuration and making sure nothing is physically blocking the connection.
Did you find the cause of the blinking white light? How did you solve it? Tell us in the comments p below.
