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NETGEAR Genie

NETGEAR Genie

by NETGEAR, Inc.

7.9K ratings
288 reviews
🔧 Utilities

Archived App (Last seen on 16 Feb 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 21, 2012
  • April 10, 2019

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NETGEAR, Inc.
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About

Easily manage, monitor, and repair your home network from your mobile device. Access router settings like wireless configurations, parental controls, and guest access. Stream media files and securely connect devices with a QR code.

✓Network management dashboard
✓Wireless settings control
✓Parental Controls
✓Guest access setup
✓Media streaming
✓EZ Mobile Connect (QR code)
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of NETGEAR Genie. Based on 7.9K reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Convenient router management
  • 💡Helpful parental controls
  • 🔒Secure network monitoring

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent login issues
  • 🐛Unreliable network map
  • 🐛Inconsistent app performance
  • 💡Lacking advanced configuration options
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What's New in NETGEAR Genie

3.1.78

April 10, 2019

Download the latest NETGEAR genie app for Cable & DSL Modem Routers, WNDR3400, WNR2000 and older WiFi routers. For other NETGEAR WiFi routers download the NETGEAR Nighthawk App. For NETGEAR Orbi WiFi systems download the NETGEAR Orbi App.

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User reviews

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App has been silently disabled

Netgear tells you to install the new Nighthawk app despite it not supporting older routers. They have silently disabled this app and present this as a login error when trying to use it.
zcootzcoot

Horrible customer service

Bad app and much worse customer service. Would give 0 stars if that was an option. Stay away!
Reweiver987Reweiver987

stopped working

stopped connecting to netgear router useless product making old routers unsupported forcing people to buy new, even though so many people have the old ones
Ali7971Ali7971

Bonjour

Bonjour?
127.0.0.1
Netgear84Netgear84

Doesn’t switch to.landscape mode.

Doesn’t switch to.landscape mode.
frntchrfrntchr
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Cannot login after firmware update

Bug

Network map fails to load devices

Bug

Parental controls randomly stop working

Bug

Remote access functionality is broken

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add option to change admin username

Feature

Improve parental control flexibility

Feature

Integrate remote access and scheduling features

Feature

Provide more detailed network analytics

Feature

FAQ

What does the NETGEAR Genie app do?

The NETGEAR Genie app allows you to manage, monitor, and repair your home network directly from your smartphone or tablet. It provides access to various router settings, enabling you to control your network's performance and security.

What are the key features of the NETGEAR Genie app?

Key features include controlling wireless settings, viewing a network map, setting up Parental Controls, managing guest access, and streaming music and video files from your mobile device. It also offers EZ Mobile Connect for secure device connections via QR code.

Is the NETGEAR Genie app free to use?

Yes, the NETGEAR Genie app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

Which NETGEAR routers are supported by the Genie app?

The app supports cable modem routers, DSL modem routers, and specific older models like WNDR3400 and WNR2000. It is not compatible with NETGEAR Nighthawk routers, Orbi WiFi Systems, wireless extenders, or repeaters. A full list of supported products is available via a provided link.

When would I use the NETGEAR Genie app?

You would use the NETGEAR Genie app to easily adjust your home WiFi settings, check who is connected to your network, set up internet access for guests, or restrict content for children, all from your mobile device while connected to your home network.