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This Router Becomes an Internet Star

Two yellow routers designed like Minions stand side by side on a white surface. The larger model on the left features a longer body, gray goggles with two large eyes, three black strands of hair on its head, and blue overalls. The smaller model on the right also has gray goggles, two differently colored eyes, and blue overalls. Both devices have black hands and feet. In the background, a blurred blue structure with rectangular shapes is visible.
The Minions routers Kevin and Bob combine eye-catching design with modern Wi-Fi technology. Photo: DAVOLINK
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October 2, 2026, 2:50 pm | Read time: 3 minutes

A Wi-Fi router in the form of a Minion is gaining worldwide attention. However, there’s much more to the unusual design than just a marketing gimmick.

Routers are typically among the most inconspicuous tech products. This makes the current hype around a model that looks like the Minion character Kevin from Illumination’s animated films all the more surprising. Photos and videos of the device are currently spreading on platforms such as Instagram and in tech forums. Many users initially mistake the router for fan merchandise or a toy.

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This very contrast is what makes the device successful. While the exterior resembles a movie character, the inside contains full-fledged network technology. The unusual look stands out from the mostly black or white Wi-Fi routers found in many households. As a result, the device quickly became an internet phenomenon.

Modern Wi-Fi technology behind the Minion

The viral router is named “Minions Kevin.” However, it is not the only model in the series. Manufacturer Davolink also offers a version designed like the character Bob. Both devices use Wi-Fi 6E. This Wi-Fi standard utilizes the 6 GHz band in addition to the familiar 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, providing additional capacity.

Close-up of the back of a yellow-blue router in Minion design. A network cable is plugged into a port labeled 'LAN.' Below are additional ports and a plugged-in power cable. The labels 'LED,' 'WPS,' 'RESET,' and 'POWER' are visible on the casing. Another router of the same design is partially visible and out of focus on the left foreground. The indicator lights on the network port are glowing green and orange.
The Kevin and Bob router models are from South Korean manufacturer Davolink

That the routers are not only interesting in appearance is shown in a test by the portal RTINGS. There, the Kevin model impressed particularly with high speeds over short distances. The equipment also includes a 2.5-gigabit WAN port for fast internet connections. Thus, the routers are primarily aimed at users who want to combine modern Wi-Fi with an extraordinary design.

Who is behind Kevin and Bob

The devices are manufactured by the South Korean company Davolink. The firm develops network and communication technology and offers various router and Wi-Fi solutions. The Minions models were created as licensed special editions around the well-known film characters Kevin and Bob.

However, there is a catch for interested buyers in Germany. The routers are not currently officially available in the country. Those who want to own one of the devices usually have to resort to importing. This is likely to enhance their cult status. While most routers aim to be as inconspicuous as possible, Kevin and Bob attract attention by doing the exact opposite.

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