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Forum Discussion
GaryInEdmond
Dec 12, 2016Guide
Any else having trouble downloading the NEW netgear orbi app?
Firmware version 1.4.0.18 is supposed to support the new netgear orbi app. I found it in the iphone app store, release date 12/12/2016, however, it wont let me download the app. Is anyone else h...
AniDutta
Dec 13, 2016Apprentice
Petey,
I'm going to disagree with you. I've used the Luma; it was easier to set up and worked fine. The app offered a ton of options to manage the network and connected devices. I returned it since I wasn't getting coverage in areas I needed. The Orbi provides superior coverage and signal strength, but the lack of a functional app on a $400 device is disappointing. Netgear is in a position to blow away competition, but they need to develop a functional app that will provide users the opportunity to perform the similar functions that can be done through orbilogin.com
I'm going to disagree with you. I've used the Luma; it was easier to set up and worked fine. The app offered a ton of options to manage the network and connected devices. I returned it since I wasn't getting coverage in areas I needed. The Orbi provides superior coverage and signal strength, but the lack of a functional app on a $400 device is disappointing. Netgear is in a position to blow away competition, but they need to develop a functional app that will provide users the opportunity to perform the similar functions that can be done through orbilogin.com