# TP-Link Tether

> Mobile utility for managing TP-Link networking devices. (iPhone/iPad app by TP-Link Systems Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 153,334 App Store ratings · 7,746 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 356 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 15 more
- Released: 2013-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594/reviews.md

## What is TP?

TP-Link Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your TP-Link Router/ xDSL Router/ Range Extender with your mobile devices. From quick setup to parental controls, Tether provides a simple, intuitive user interface to see your device status, online client devices and their privileges.
- Setup SSID, password and Internet or VDSL/ADSL settings of your devices
- Block unauthorized users who are accessing your devices
- Manage permissions of client devices
- Parental control function with schedule and URL-based Internet access management
- Find the best location to place your range extender
- Automatically turn off the LEDs at specific time
- Manage most of TP-Link devices simultaneously

View compatible routers of Tether:
https://www.tp-link.com/tether/product-list/#wi-fi-routers

To learn how to find the hardware version of your device, go to http://www.tp-link.com/faq-46.html
More devices supported by Tether are coming soon!

Important Notes 
● Upgrade firmware is required. Go to the download page to choose the correct version and download the latest firmware: http://www.tp-link.com/support.html
● TP-Link Tether does not work when connected to guest network
● For any issue, please contact http://www.tp-link.com/support.html

● Privacy Policy:
https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Tether/privacy

● Terms of Use:
https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Tether/tou

● HomeShield Subscription Service Agreement:
https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/service-agreement/?app=tether

● Auto-Renewal Service Agreement:
https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/auto-renewal-service-agreement/?app=tether

## Key features

- Network setup (SSID, password, internet settings)
- Block unauthorized users
- Manage client device permissions
- Parental control with scheduling and URL filtering
- Range extender placement guidance
- LED control
- Simultaneous device management

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total Security | $159.99 | per year |
| Adv Parental Controls Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Total Security Package | $129.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $54.99 | per year |
| Security+ | $35.99 | per year |
| Security+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Total Security Package | $129.99 | per year |
| Adv Parental Controls Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Adv Parental Controls Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| TP-Link On-the-Go Antivirus | $109.99 | per year |
| Adv Parental Controls Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Total Security Package | $129.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #33 in Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of TP?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 User friendly
- 👍 Simple and easy
- 👍 Awesome tech
- 👍 Top wifi
- 👍 Very cool
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Completely surprised
- 👍 Facile
- 👍 Nice software
- 👍 Perfect portable thing
- 👍 Good job
- 👍 Great product
- 👍 Fast
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Easy peas
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Satisfied
- 👍 Good
- 👍 Great and easy to set up
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Excellent right out of the box
- 👍 Simplement installé
- 👍 Quite good
- 👍 Great device and app
- 👍 Fast and easy
- 👍 It just works...!
- 👍 Wonderfully simple setup
- 👍 Gets the Job Done
- 👍 WiFi the easy way
- 👍 Wifi for the dummy's
- 👍 Slickest wireless network setup I've ever done!

**Cons**

- 🐛 Set up not clear
- 🐛 Fairly straight forward
- 🐛 Workroom
- 🐛 Dark Mode
- 🐛 Unable to login
- 🐛 App Update ruined my network
- 🐛 Disappointed
- 🐛 Impossible to connect
- 🐛 If it ain't broke, don't fix it
- 🐛 Why changing MAC addresses???
- 🐛 Ok app when it works
- 🐛 Hopeless
- 🐛 Slow speed relay
- 🐛 Extremely basic app, good for non-tech people
- 🐛 Broken
- 🐛 Useless. Buggy. Not worth setting up.
- 🐛 Doesn't seem to block clients anymore
- 🐛 Forced to create an online account to manage your local device...
- 🐛 Why does this latest version require a TP-Link account?
- 🐛 Needs a bit of work to be almost perfect
- 🐛 Extremely basic app, good for non-tech people
- 🐛 Doesn't seem to block clients anymore
- 🐛 Broken

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Can't set date and time
- Client icons don't save when changed
- Parental controls not working
- Forced to create an online account to manage local device
- Constantly logging in and out
- Trouble connecting to router
- Changing MAC addresses causing issues
- Blocking clients not working
- App not recognizing own devices

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Manual configuration
- More advanced configuration options
- IFTTT functionality
- Don't change MAC address of connected devices
- Provide information to upgrade router
- Use device descriptions from static IP reservations
- Register for cloud services through the app
- More features and functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 7,746)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Zaebis

*2026-08-25, version 4.15.19*

Отличное приложение отличного роутера

### 4/5 — Little confused

*2026-08-25, version 4.15.19*

Seemed like I had too repeat steps like connecting to network to complete setup

### 5/5 — Easy

*2026-08-25, version 4.15.19*

Easy to set up

### 4/5 — Easy set up

*2026-08-25, version 4.15.19*

Easy set up

### 5/5 — Quick setup

*2026-08-25, version 4.15.19*

Quick and easy setup, seamless in fact, I have extender approx 20m from router and works great

### 5/5 — Review of TP link

*2026-08-25, version 4.15.19*

Great set up instructions

### 5/5 — AvL

*2026-08-25, version 4.15.19*

AvL

### 5/5 — Very easy to set up

*2026-08-25, version 4.15.19*

Just the tether QRcode, 2 or 3 steps and you are done

### 4/5 — Good  conection

*2026-08-25, version 4.15.19*

Good

### 5/5 — Easy to install and follow

*2026-08-25, version 4.15.19*

The instructions are clear and easy to follow

## Frequently asked questions about TP

### What does TP-Link Tether do?

TP-Link Tether is a mobile application designed to provide users with an easy way to access and manage their TP-Link routers, xDSL routers, and range extenders. It allows for quick setup, monitoring of connected devices, and implementation of various network controls.

### What are the key features of TP-Link Tether?

Key features include setting up your Wi-Fi SSID and password, managing internet or VDSL/ADSL settings, blocking unauthorized users, managing client device permissions, and utilizing parental controls for scheduled internet access and URL filtering. It also helps find optimal placement for range extenders and allows for LED management.

### Is TP-Link Tether free to use?

The application itself is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, potentially for advanced features or services like HomeShield subscription, which provides enhanced security and parental control functionalities.

### What devices are compatible with TP-Link Tether?

TP-Link Tether is designed to work with most TP-Link routers, xDSL routers, and range extenders. A comprehensive list of compatible Wi-Fi routers can be found on the TP-Link website. The app requires firmware upgrades on your devices for full functionality.

### How can I use TP-Link Tether for parental controls?

The parental control function allows you to manage internet access for specific client devices. You can set schedules for when devices can access the internet and use URL-based filtering to block access to certain websites, helping to ensure a safer online environment for children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.15.26 — 2026-08-26

Fixed some bugs and improved the stability.

### 4.15.19 — 2026-07-24

Fixed some bugs and improved the stability.

### 4.15.18 — 2026-07-14

Fixed some bugs and improved the stability.

### 4.15.4 — 2026-06-29

Fixed some bugs and improved the stability.

### 4.14.40 — 2026-06-12

Fixed some bugs and improved the stability.

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