FWIW...completely agree with this feature request.  I have a number of non-roaming devices that connect to a sub-optimal eero.  While the network boot issue may be one reason, it is not the only reason.  For example, an Echo DoT occasionally switches Eero for no reason.  I notice this because when I see the device in the app it jumps out as having only one bar connectivity.  I look at it and see it's connecting to my basement eero rather than the 2nd floor Eero that is 20 feet away on the same floor.

I would Definitely like to be be able to bind non-roaming devices to a given Eero!!

Jeff C. Thanks for the response.

It's actually behavior I've noticed from time to time on other devices as well, but didn't want to muddy the waters with too many disparate examples.

I imagine you guys have some complex algorithms that are trying to optimize which Eero to connect to and whether to do so at 5Ghz or 2.4.  To further complicate things, it probably considers how much bandwidth is going through a given Eero and whether it's better to switch to a distant one at 2.4 with 5 bars or stay with a closer one at 5Ghz with 3 bars...I've seen all that kind of switching behavior.

To your specific question, yes, the Dot is directly above the basement Eero.  I'll try to sketch the topology of the 3 Eeros below:

If looking at the house from above:

           BEDROOM

OFFICE                               BASEMENT

If looking at house from side:

                   BEDROOM

    OFFICE

                                         BASEMENT

Office and Basement Eero are hard wired back to the gateway.  The bedroom Eero is completely wireless but has 5 bars back to the primary Eero.

Hope this helps...

 I think there may be some gap between what the engineers think should happen with non-roaming devices and what users are actually experiencing. 

 For example, I have a Sony TV that, depending on what other demands there there are on my network, will shift its connection from one eero to another.

 The Sony software does not appear to enjoy that experience and routinely will drop its connection completely when that occurs. 

 For example, I could be streaming a movie on Netflix or my kids could be watching a video on YouTube, and the Sony television will simply report an error in the middle of the video indicating it lost its Internet connection. 

 To remedy the situation, I had to get a specific eero and place it next to the television with the television hard wired directly into that eero.

 This is suboptimal for several reasons not the least of which it is not my first choice of a location for that eero and the televisions ethernet connection is not as fast as it's wireless connection. 

 In case you were wondering, I do have the IP address reserved and I have the TV set up with a static IP that matches that reservation.

 Is there some fundamental reason why this feature would be difficult to implement? 

Much thanks in advance! All the team members at eero have been delightful to work with. I just hope this is a feature that could be added in the near future.

I have the same issue with my media room and home automation equipment.  Could you modify the connected devices screen to make the connected eero selectable or add a check box to lock to eero when it is on the correct one?  Just a thought for implementation.

I am encountering the same issue with a Ring doorbell.  Weak signal strength, and being assigned to further away/main eero.  There is a beacon less than 10' away.  It had connected to the beacon for roughly a week on one occasion, but has since re-connected to the further away eero with a weak signal and lower res video capture.  Assigning a device to its closest eero would be a welcome feature.  

Absolutely want this feature.  For static equipment, rebooting and hoping it connects to the right Eero doesn't make much sense.  My upstairs Nest Protect (Smoke Detector) is currently connected to my Basement Eero, through 2 separate floors when there is literally a beacon 5 feet below it in the wall plug beneath it.  This could be a potential safety issue if it doesn't get the notification due to distance/impediments.