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.

Looks like I was right. This would apply here as well then. Connections to the ideal eero are not possible with this hardware. Eero is a great product and mesh is an ideal concept when the proper configuration is feasible. Either separate the frequencies or update the software to configure devices to utilize fastest speed as opposed to best signal (QoS) 

Just installed eero and if I can't separate the Frequencies, I'll likely bring it back. My issue is undoubtedly an eero issue. I don't think I'm roaming at all. I have two eeros wired (2nd floor south room/2nd floor North room) (2700sq ft home/square shaped) and one connected via wireless (1st floor center of home with open floor plan) and I'm constantly connected to the 2.4. This is an ideal placement configuration as I have no ceiling in my living room and it's mounted high up on the wall so it's basically in the center of two wired eeros (main router and 1 wired eero connected via cat6, about a 50ft homerun tested with a fluke networks nettool series II). I can only connect to the 5 if I'm standing right next to either of the two wired routers and it would require that I disconnect and reconnect to the corresponding network. The eero connected via wireless is giving me worse signal than my old tplink range extender which would cut my speed in half on the 5 and still give me 180-190 down. When connected to either wired eero's on the 5 I get 300 down.  

If it kept me on the "fastest" network instead of the "best signal"; it would be an excellent product, but without proper roaming capabilities, this option is simply for those consumers that don't know or care what speed they're connected at as long as it works. Since I pay for 300D/30U, certain devices only utilizing 60D/30U is unacceptable.  

If you feel I may have purchased a faulty product or if this behavior is not normal then please reply with a solution. I'm well within the grace period to exchange/return the product.

+1 This feature would be amazing !!

Eero team: can can anyone comment if it's on the roadmap?

I'm having lots of trouble getting Sonos and Eero to work together. Sonos speakers will after time connect themselves to the wrong Eero (one that's far away) and this results in audio drops. After much back & forth with Sonos, their best advice is to use Sonos' own mesh network instead of Eero's (SonosNet) but to get this working properly they recommend plugging Sonos as far upstream as possible (as I have a few hard wired devices this means plugging into a router upstream of the gateway Eero, and putting Eero into Bridge mode, which disables a few features). I'd much rather use Eero's mesh (disable SonosNet) but lock specific speakers to a specific Eero that I know is nearby. I'm sure this is a common problem for devices around the home that don't move a lot, so the feature would be great. Fingers crossed.