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NETGEAR Genie on Windows Pc

Developed By: NETGEAR Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 3,1/5 - 34.667 votes

Last Updated: December 23, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.1.78
Size 19.2 MB
Release Date May 01, 19
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming. [see more (14)]

What's New:
Download the latest NETGEAR genie app for Cable & DSL Modem Routers, WNDR3400, WNR2000 and older WiFi routers.For other NETGEAR WiFi routers download the... [see more]

Description from Developer:
*Note:
Please download the NETGEAR Nighthawk App for all NETGEAR WiFi routers [except WNDR3400, WNR2000 or older router models].

Please download the NETGEAR Orbi App for all Orb... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download NETGEAR Genie and install on Windows PC. NETGEAR Genie is free Tools app, developed by NETGEAR Inc.. Latest version of NETGEAR Genie is 3.1.78, was released on 2019-05-01 (updated on 2023-12-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of NETGEAR Genie is 3,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 34,667 users, 12,823 users had rated it 5*, 13,355 users had rated it 1*.

How to install NETGEAR Genie on Windows?

Instruction on how to install NETGEAR Genie on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install NETGEAR Genie on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install NETGEAR Genie using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "NETGEAR Genie" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install NETGEAR Genie on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "NETGEAR Genie" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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*Note:
Please download the NETGEAR Nighthawk App for all NETGEAR WiFi routers [except WNDR3400, WNR2000 or older router models].

Please download the NETGEAR Orbi App for all Orbi WiFi Systems.
The NETGEAR genie app supports:

• Cable modem routers

• DSL modem routers

• WNDR3400, WNR2000 + other older router models

For a list of supported products, please visit here: https://kb.netgear.com/24686/Which-NETGEAR-home-router-models-can-I-manage-using-NETGEAR-genie-app?cid=wmt_netgear_organic

The NETGEAR genie app is an easy way to manage, monitor, and repair your home network--from the palm of your hand. While on your home network, the NETGEAR genie app allows you to access router features with your mobile device. You can access the following router settings using the NETGEAR genie app: wireless settings, network map, Parental Controls, guest access, traffic metering, MyMedia, and more.

• Easily control your home network through the genie dashboard

• Stream music and video files anywhere in your network from your smartphone or tablet

• Securely connect smart phones and tablets to your home wireless network with a QR code thanks to EZ Mobile Connect

• Get analytics about your WiFi home network using the WiFi Analytics feature



The NETGEAR genie app does not work if your mobile device is connected to the router’s guest network.

The NETGEAR genie only works when your mobile device is connected to a NETGEAR router that is in router mode, not in access point mode.

The NETGEAR genie app does not work with a wireless extender or repeater.

The NETGEAR genie app currently does not support IPv6. If IPV6 is enabled, logging in to the router using the genie app will fail.



Android versions that support the genie app: Android 4.2 or higher



Refer to below link for supported router list:

https://kb.netgear.com/24686/Which-NETGEAR-home-router-models-can-I-manage-using-NETGEAR-genie-app?cid=wmt_netgear_organic
Download the latest NETGEAR genie app for Cable & DSL Modem Routers, WNDR3400, WNR2000 and older WiFi routers.
For other NETGEAR WiFi routers download the NETGEAR Nighthawk App. For NETGEAR Orbi WiFi systems download the NETGEAR Orbi App.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to modify the current configuration, such as locale.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.