Netgear Orbi App

Netgear Orbi app helps you manage and control your Orbi WiFi mesh system conveniently from anywhere. It helps you to set up Orbi and access its features and settings. Most of the basic and advanced features like Smart parental controls, armor security, guest WiFi, speed test, firmware updates, etc. can be accessed using the Orbi app.

How to Download Orbi App?

The Orbi system can be managed easily using the Orbi app. But you first need to download it on your smartphone. The app is available for iOS as well as Android devices. The instructions given below will assist you to download and install the Orbi app on your device.

Go to Google Play Store or Apple App Store on your smart device.
Find Netgear Orbi app using the search bar.
Click Install to download and install the Orbi app.

Once the app is installed, you can log in to it and access the settings of your Orbi system.

How to Log In to Orbi App?

Before logging in to the app, ensure that your router is turned on and your phone is connected to Orbi’s WiFi. Once you are done verifying this, follow the instructions given next to log in:

Tap on the Orbi app icon to launch it.
Type the username and password in the given fields.
Tap Sign In.

You are now logged in to your Orbi system using the app.

Orbi App Not Working? Try This!

Despite the fact that logging in to the Netgear Orbi app is a pretty easy task, users get stuck sometimes. They may face issues like the Orbi app not connecting to router or Orbi app not working at all. If you are one among them then walk through the information given ahead to know what you can do to fix this issue easily and quickly.

If the app gives you trouble then consider updating it. Go to Play Store or App Store and check for updates. If there is an update ready, get the app updated right away.
Reboot your phone to eliminate any temporary software glitches from it.
Delete apps running in the background and release some space on your phone.
Check the connections between the router and modem to fix the Orbi app unable to connect to router problem.
Updating the OS of your phone can also help.
Power cycle your Orbi router.
Use the correct login credentials to log in.

How to Set Up Orbi Using Netgear Orbi App?

You can complete the initial setup of your Netgear Orbi using the Orbi app. Here are the instructions to carry out the setup process:

Connect your phone to Orbi WiFi.
Launch the app.
Use admin credentials to log in to the app.
The app will further walk you through the instructions to set up the Orbi.

Troubleshooting Orbi App Unable to Connect to Router Issue

While you are setting up your device using the Orbi app, you might come across Orbi app can’t find router error. This can be resolved by using the following tips:

The smartphone is not connected to Orbi’s WiFi if you are facing the Orbi app not connecting to router issue. Thus you need to make sure that you have selected Orbi’s SSID on your phone to connect to its network and turn off mobile data.
Check the power supply to the router.
Restart Orbi once and then connect your phone to its network if you can’t connect to its WiFi.

What You Can Do With Orbi App?

The app brings the control of your router to your fingertips. Apart from the setup, various features and settings that can be managed using the app are:

Access from Anywhere- Netgear Orbi whole home WiFi network can be easily managed from anywhere.

Firmware Updates: Get the firmware of your Orbi device updated using the app.

Smart Parental Controls: Limit online activity and turn off/on WiFi at any time. Also, filter online content access.

Guest WiFi: Use the app to set up a separate WiFi guest network.

Armor Security: Protects all devices from potential online threats.

Speed Test: Do a speed test on the app and check if you get the desired WiFi speeds or not.