TP-Link Deco 4+
Paint Your Home in Wi-Fi
TP-LINK GLOBAL INC.
Designed for iPad
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Welcome to the Deco App — the perfect way to set up your mesh WiFi in minutes and control your whole network.
Our simple-to-follow guide walks you through the setup process and even gives you suggestions for whole home coverage.
Once connected, you’ll have instant access to check every connected device, manage your kids’ online activity, and control your home network effortlessly. All from the palm of your hand.
- EASY TO SET UP AND MANAGE
• Quickly set up with step-by-step instructions
• Find the best spots to place additional Deco units for maximum coverage
• Control your WiFi network without turning on your computer
• Check your connection status and network speed at a glance
• Find out who or what is connecting to your network
• Instantly block unwanted devices with a tap
- PROTECT YOUR WIFI
• Detect potential threats and receive warnings before things get serious
• Create a guest network to give friends internet access while shielding your private network
• Block unauthorized access and inappropriate content
• Run network performance tests
- FIND FAMILY TIME WITH PARENTAL CONTROLS
• Set a time restriction and pause the WiFi on kids’ devices
• Control when specific devices have WiFi access
• Make room for more family time with Schedules
- PRIORITIZE YOUR FAVORITE DEVICES
QoS lets you choose which devices always have the fastest connections. Set a schedule to assign device priority for different times of the day.
- KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR NETWORK
Detailed reports help you understand your home WiFi and everything connected.
- CREATE YOUR SMART HOME
Connect, control, and check the status of your smart cameras, plugs, and lights – all from the Deco app.
Features available in Deco may vary by model and software version. Stay tuned for updates as we add new features and products to the Deco family!
Privacy Policy: http://www.tp-link.com/en/privacy?app=deco#sec_a\
Term of Use: http://www.tp-link.com/en/privacy?app=deco#sec_b\
HomeShield Subscription Service Agreement: https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/service-agreement/?app=deco
Auto-Renewal Service Agreement: https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/auto-renewal-service-agreement/?app=deco
For more information about Deco, visit www.tp-link.com
What’s New
Version 3.8.129
1. Supported a new network setup process.
2. Accelerated the App initialization process.
3. Enhanced the Deco APP interaction speed in various scenarios.
4. Optimized overall network online/offline connection status, being able to view network information through caches even when Deco was offline.
5. Improved Deco App's response to various unusual situations.
Fixed some bugs and improved the stability.
Ratings and Reviews
Cracking set-up
Had a puny VM router with extenders around the house, then purchased a three pack of P9s and have a house full of signal now. The app is pretty cool - it does what you expect and pretty intuitively.
You can name all your connected devices, block them individually or by group (give them owners and block and individual person’s devices - say, until they’ve done their homework), set age-groups for content filtering, and see which Decco device they are connected to. The last point is useful if you want to see that things are actually seamlessly handing off from one to the next - which they do very well.
Also, alerts when new devices join - that’s cool. The powerline backhaul seems to work peacefully with other TP-Link powerline extenders on the same ring; they aren’t aware of each other but they don’t interfere either.
I’m not sure why there is an Alexa integration - I haven’t tried it but it sounds a bit gimmicky, I wouldn’t want anything that doesn’t require authentication having control of my network - anyway, it’s optional.
Very easy set-up and much more reliable app than the tpPLC app which I found very glitchy.
Improvements: more object types (e.g. MacBook, Echo, etc.); and maybe a way to see what the devices have been doing (data transfer stats / logs maybe). I thought it might do more to help with device placement around the home to maximise signal, but my set-up gives me what I need so it’s a moot point.
Nice work TP-Link - very cool.
Pleased so far…
I only installed my X55 mesh today so can’t comment on long term, but setting up via the app was extremely easy. I am using my Decos in Access Point mode, I would have preferred if it was possible to select this mode BEFORE the main setup process as I didn’t want another DHCP server appearing, however it didn’t cause any problems.
Adding extra Decos (I have three) didn’t require any setup apart from giving them a location. My satellite Decos are using ethernet backhaul (they are all connected to the main Deco via the wired network), I would recommend this if you have the required infrastructure, otherwise you will be sharing the backhaul with wifi clients (these don’t have a dedicated wifi channel for backhaul) which could impact performance.
Prior to this mesh network I had two access points, the upstairs one using the ISP router’s built in wifi, and the downstairs one using a Netgear WAC104. Both had the same SSID so it was possible to “roam” between them, however I did get issues with wifi dropping out and buffering when streaming TV. The TP-Link network has fixed all these problems and is much faster, I just wish it was possible to monitor the wifi mesh via a web browser rather then the app.
Technology Great, App awful
I was haunted by poor performing Netgear Orbi tech for months and months, so finally decided to take the leap to TP-Link Deco technology. Looks great and performs even better - really pleased so far. However, it is all let down by this awful app. Sure, the install feature is simple and straightforward, but once installation is done with, the functionality of the app in access point mode is poor to say the least. It is slow and clunky, and visibility of key performance KPIs is non existent. I can’t see strength and speed of connection between decos, whether they are using the power line network, how strong the power line network is, which devices are attached to each access point, how strong their connection is, and much more Even though the latest release provided up speed and down speed indicators, non of them work. The Deco technology stack obviously supports different models working together very well, but why can’t the app cope with this. If only TP Link put the same amount of effort into their app development as their hardware and firmware development, this technology would be unbeatable. TP Link needs to pull their socks up big time with this app! Having said that, the performance of the hardware beats Netgear Orbi hands down, and the addition of powerline functionality is genius. Please TP Link - invest in the app and web interfaces ASAP.
App Privacy
The developer, TP-LINK GLOBAL INC., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Usage Data
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- TP-Link Systems Inc.
- Size
- 935.4 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2024 TP-Link Systems Inc. All rights reserved.
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- HomeShield Pro Monthly £5.99
- Adv Parental Controls Yearly £17.99
- Security+ Monthly £4.99
- Security+ £34.99
- Adv Parental Controls Monthly £2.99
- HomeShield Pro Yearly £53.99
- Total Security Package £129.99
- Total Security Package £129.99
- Total Security Package £129.99
- Total Security Yearly £154.99