How To Find Devices Connected to your Wifi using Smartphone

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Written By Larious

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Last Updated on December 21, 2024 by Larious

We all have WiFi connectivity at home and in the workplace. If you have personal WiFi, we are sure you might have dealt with slow internet speed.

A sudden slowdown in internet speed indicates that someone might be using your Wi-Fi network. Most modern routers allow users to check for connected devices. However, if you don’t know how to use the router admin panel, you can rely on apps.

Quite a few Android apps on the Play Store let you find devices connected to the WiFi network.

1. Using Fing – Network Tools

For those who don’t know, Fing is a complete network tool available for Android. With FING, you can analyze any WiFi network. Not only that, but the app also helps you to find devices that are connected to the WiFi.

1. On your Android device, download and install the app Fing – Network Tools. After installing the app, launch it on your Android device.

2. Scan all the devices currently connected to the same wifi network.

Fing - Network ToolsFing - Network Tools

3. Now, a list of devices will be displayed that are currently using the same wifi network.

List of devicesList of devices

4. You can know details about the connected WiFi devices by tapping on them

Details of the connected devicesDetails of the connected devices

2. Using Wifi Inspector

This is another app that serves the same as Fing. Wifi Inspector is a simple tool to see all the devices connected to the network (both wired and wifi, whether consoles, TVs, PCs, tablets, phones, etc.) are giving relevant data such as IP address, manufacturer, device name, and MacAddress.

1. First, download and install the app WiFi inspector on your Android device and launch it.

2. Now, it will show you the network. Just tap on “Inspect Network” to continue.

Tap on "Inspect Network"Tap on "Inspect Network"

3. Now, it will scan for the devices connected to your WiFi network.

Using Wifi InspectorUsing Wifi Inspector

4. Now, it will show you the entire list of devices connected to your wifi network.

List of devices connected to the networkList of devices connected to the network

3. Using NetScan

NetScan is another networking scanning tool available on the Google Play Store. The great thing about NetScan is that it can discover connected devices by scanning the port. Not only that, but NetScan can also help you find network loopholes, vulnerabilities, and open ports.

1. Visit the Google Play Store and download NetScan. You can use this link to download & install the app directly.

2. Once done, open the app and grant all permissions.

3. Now, you will see an interface like below. Here, you need to tap on the Port Scan

Tap on the 'Port Scan'Tap on the 'Port Scan'

4. Now, NetScan will scan for the connected devices and will list out the devices.

List of devicesList of devices

5. If you want to grab details of the connected device, then simply tap on it to get a brief overview.

3. Scan Connected Devices On iPhone

Fing - Network Tools for iOSFing - Network Tools for iOS

1. First of all, on your iOS device, download and install the app Fing – Network Tools. After installing the app, launch it on your iPhone.

2. Now, scan all devices currently connected to the same wifi network.

3. Now, a list of devices will be displayed that are currently using the same wifi network.

Now, you can check the Mac address of a device and block it on your router.

4. Some other apps that you can use

Other apps exist for the same purpose as the above apps. Below, we have shared the three best apps for scanning devices connected to the Wi-Fi network.

1. Who is on my WiFi

Who is on my wifiWho is on my wifi

As the name of the app says, Who is on my WiFi is one of the best WiFi scanner app available on the Play Store. The app was mostly known for its attractive user interface. The app effectively scans and finds devices connected to the WiFi network.

2. WiFi Scanner & Analyzer

WiFi Scanner & AnalyzerWiFi Scanner & Analyzer

As the app’s name suggests, WiFi Scanner & Analyzer is another top-rated WiFi scanner app on the list. The app smartly lists all devices connected to the personal WiFi hotspot and includes a network speed test tool that accurately measures network speed.

3. WiFi Warden

WiFi WardenWiFi Warden

It’s another of the best WiFi scanner apps on the list that can be used to analyze the WiFi network. The Android app tells you about the strength of the WiFi signal around you. Not only that, but it also tells about the devices that were connected to the WiFi network.

These are some of the best WiFi scanner apps on the Play Store. They can help you find devices connected to the Wi-Fi network.

The above is all about checking devices connected to your Wi-Fi. I hope you like it. Please share it with others, too. Leave a comment below if you have any related queries.

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