Getting Started
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NETGEAR genie App
Router Requirements
To view a list of routers that can be managed using the genie app, visit
netgear.com/landing/en-us/netgear-genie-routers.aspx
.
Download the genie Mobile App
The genie mobile app runs on Android and iOS mobile devices, such as Android
smartphones, iPhones, iPads, and tablets. For information about which mobile devices are
currently supported, visit the
To use the mobile app, you must connect your Android or iOS mobile device to your
NETGEAR home WiFi network. For information about how to connect your mobile device to
your WiFi network, see the documentation that came with your mobile device.
Update the genie App
If you previously download the genie app, you must update the app. Go to the app store on
your mobile device to update the app.
Note:
If you previously download the genie HD app for iPad, the genie HD
app cannot be updated. Delete the genie HD app from your iPad and
download the new genie mobile app for iOS devices.
Old version of
the genie app
New version of
the genie app
Old genie HD
app for iPad
Figure 1. genie app icons
