ExpressVPN, the leader in consumer privacy and security, today announced its first foray into hardware products with the launch of ExpressVPN Aircove. Aircove is the first and only wireless internet router on the market specifically designed to connect directly to ExpressVPN. This allows the router to provide VPN functionality to every device that connects to it.
Aircove is the first and only Wi-Fi 6 router with built-in VPN by default and a user interface suitable for those looking to protect their family with a VPN. Aircove was built and designed by the same security experts who delivered ExpressVPN’s award-winning VPN software. With Aircove, users can easily enjoy holistic home security, with out-of-the-box VPN protection.
« The average American household now has 25 devices connected to the home Wi-Fi network. From laptops and tablets to smartwatches and TVs, things are quickly piling up and it’s getting harder to track and know that every device is protected. 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.
Simple, always-on VPN protection for the whole home
According to a recent study, 98% of all IoT device traffic is unencrypted, potentially allowing attackers to easily extract personal and confidential data. With its easy setup, Aircove allows users to protect and encrypt every device in their home in minutes. This includes smart TVs, voice assistants, and other IoT devices that are generally not compatible with VPN software.
Aircove includes a feature that has been a favorite of ExpressVPN’s router app users, known as device groups. Users can easily drag and drop their devices into up to five groups, each with its own VPN location. Want your smart TVs tuned to a UK location? Bring them together and connect to London. Need to do “mobile banking” for an account in France? Put your phone in the Paris group. Want your home printer to work with a local network? Move it to the group without VPN.
Aircove allows multiple users or devices to use the VPN for different purposes without compromising each other’s activity. © ExpressVPN
Redefine your home protection
Aircove was designed with user privacy and security as top priority. For example, users can share their home Wi-Fi network with visitors by simply offering a QR code to scan, without sharing a password. Aircove also has an auto-update feature so users always have the latest features and security enhancements to keep their network safe.
ExpressVPN also invited cybersecurity firm Cure53 to perform a penetration test and source code audit of Aircove before launch. The test was carried out in June and July 2022.
New rapport d’audit from Cure53 strengthens the security and confidence of Aircove. ” Overall, the organization and quality of the code elicited a positive impression, indicating that security was a high priority during development and an important aspect of the software lifecycle. »
Aircove uses Wi-Fi 6 for faster and more reliable wireless connectivity, which enables speeds of up to 1,200 Mbps (600 Mbps for 2.4 GHz and 1,200 Mbps for 5 GHz). It covers homes up to 1,600 square feet and is available for sale in the United States on Amazon starting today, at a special introductory price of $169.
