Routers & mesh · Checked September 2026
WiFiXpert Compatibility Score — EE Smart Hub Plus
A capable hub with EE's own boosters designed to work alongside it, which is why mixing in cheap extenders causes trouble.
Usually fine, with a couple of catches
Eight checks, same for every device. The eight numbers below add up to 66.
The eight checks
| What we check | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|
Works on 2.4 GHz Reliable long-range band. | Good | 13/14 |
Works on 5 GHz Fast band fine nearby. | Good | 12/14 |
Modern Wi-Fi security Current security with older-gadget compatibility. | Good | 10/12 |
Happy on mesh Wi-Fi Boosters join as one network; other extenders don't. | Good with EE boosters | 9/16 |
Works on a guest network Guest network available and easy to leave on. | Fair | 5/8 |
Survives a plug-in extender Third-party extenders split the network and confuse smart-home kit. | Issues possible | 5/8 |
Doesn't depend on chatty discovery Local chatter passes through. | Good | 9/16 |
Easy to fix when it goes wrong Some settings are hidden behind EE's app. | Limited | 3/12 |
| WiFiXpert Compatibility Score | 66/100 | |
What usually goes wrong
Devices hop onto a booster and then get stuck on a weak link.
Free things to try, in this order
- 1
Remove any non-EE extender and see whether things settle.
- 2
Place boosters halfway to the problem room, not inside it.
- 3
Move the hub off the floor and out of the cupboard.
Before you buy anything
One more EE booster before considering a whole new mesh system.
Where these ratings come from
- EE — broadband help
- WiFiXpert cases and community reports for this device, checked September 2026.
What we haven't confirmed yet
- Our sources for this one aren't from the maker's own site yet.
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