The Linksys app is a free mobile application that allows you to securely access your home network, router features, settings and configuration from a mobile device connected to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router. This article will guide you on how to properly install the app via Google Play™ Store and Google Play™ website.
To learn how to download and install Linksys app for your Apple® devices, click here.
Basic requirements for installation:
• Active Internet connection
• Android™ 4.0.3 and later
• Active Gmail™ or Google Play™ Store Account
Google Play Store
Google Play website
NOTE: This app only works with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers and Linksys Velop.
Google Play Store
Step 1:
Tap the icon on your device’s navigation menu.
Step 2:
Sign in using your active Gmail or Google Play Store Account and follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 3:
Tap the search bar, enter “linksys app” and then tap the search icon.
Step 4:
Select the Linksys app installer.
Step 5:
Tap INSTALL and wait for the app to download completely.
Once finished, tap or look for the Linksys app icon on your device’s navigation menu to utilize it.
Step 1:
On your web browser, access the Google Play website or enter “http://play.google.com/store” in the Address bar.
Step 2:
Click the button located at the upper-right corner of the website.
Step 3:
Enter the Email Address that you have associated with your Android device then click Next.
NOTE: To use this feature, you must create and associate your Email Address to your device. You can refer to your device’s user manual for information about how this process works.
Step 4:
Enter your Password then click Sign in.
Step 5:
Search for “linksys app” in the Google Play website.
Step 6:
Select the Linksys app installer.
Step 7:
Click Install.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that your Android device is connected to the Internet before proceeding with the installation.
Step 8:
You will be notified that the Linksys app will be installed on your device soon. Then, click OK.
NOTE: This will initiate the installation of Linksys app on your device.
Step 9:
Check your mobile device. The installation is complete when this icon is displayed on the upper-left corner of your device’s screen.
To confirm if the installation is successful, the Linksys app icon should appear in your device’s navigation menu.