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Not enough device types on ORBI's router admin page and mobile app to reflect today's reality
"Entertainment (Generic)" is too broad. There should be things like Amplifier, Disc Player, Tape Player, Cable Box, since things like TV, Media Streamer, Smart Speaker have already been added.
"Network (Generic)" is also too broad. Since there is already NAS, Router, Extender, there should also be a Mesh Satellite, Switch, KVM, PDU, Monitor (which is different than TV), etc.
Given there is Tablet, then there should also be eReader. There are plenty of eReaders out on the market that are to read books, not to run apps or browse the internet.
It is interesting that "Wearable (Generic)" has a watch icon. There should be a Smart Watch type, possibly in addition to Health Ring and Health Bracelet.
Similarly, a new "Health (Generic)" category might be needed for those, and you might also need to add a Weight Scale type.
For "IoT (Generic)", oh goodness... Just go to LG or Samsung websites and see what they have that are smart. Just having Plug/Switch/Fridge/Thermostat/Frame isn't enough. I have a Bed, a Washer, a Dryer. Additionally, people/companies have/produce Air Conditioner, Vacuum, Dishwasher, Range, Oven, Microwave, Air Purifier, Dehumidifier, Electrical Outlet, etc. I am sure I am forgetting a lot of other things.
By the way, I am guessing "Light Touch" means "Light Switch"?
Thanks for listening
Tuna
PS: I am bringing this up since once you made the decision to put in a few specific types instead of the original 4-5 really generic types, then there is no logical reason to stop at an arbitrary place and deny any of the above. You clearly added things like fridge, TV etc. recognizing the need for specific types to match the daily life. Well... That opened up the Pandora's box. 🙂
I presume at some point in time, NG may update so that both features are in sync and seen across the board. NG seems to bring in new features and such over a period of time and ya, would be nice to have this at the first release however it's been my experience that NG doesn't do this and may have there reasons. It took NG over a year to get smart parental controls included in the Orbi AX series. However some of that was impacted by Covid events as well so were still getting out of that situation as well.
I recommend you post this here so NG get some visibility on this:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Home/idb-p/idea-exchange-for-home
Good Luck.
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I personally don't like when people add bunch of different things into one post, so I don't do that myself.
The post you are referring to is about how each device on the network gets 3 user-modifiable properties on the web admin page of the router while same devices sometimes get 4 such user-modifiable properties on the ORBI app, which I found more informative. The feature parity & consistency between the router admin page and the ORBI app would be desirable.
This post, on the other hand, is about the available device types and how they need to be updated to reflect how life around us is and has been changing.
Thanks
Tuna
I presume at some point in time, NG may update so that both features are in sync and seen across the board. NG seems to bring in new features and such over a period of time and ya, would be nice to have this at the first release however it's been my experience that NG doesn't do this and may have there reasons. It took NG over a year to get smart parental controls included in the Orbi AX series. However some of that was impacted by Covid events as well so were still getting out of that situation as well.
I recommend you post this here so NG get some visibility on this:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Home/idb-p/idea-exchange-for-home
Good Luck.
