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TP-Link Tether — Manage your TP-Link router from your phone

Android Tools TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC.
4.7 GP
70,579,683+
Google Play

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Description

Been using TP-Link Tether for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you access and control your TP-Link router or range extender straight from your phone. Pretty solid if you’re into network management and parental controls and stuff like that.

Here’s what you can do: you can change your wifi name and password, see what devices are connected, and even block people from using your network. There’s also a parental control feature that lets you schedule internet access and block certain websites. Took me a while to figure all that out, but once I did it’s been really useful.

Look, if you’ve got a TP-Link router and you wanna be able to manage it from your phone, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the UI can be a little confusing at first – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you’re in that kind of thing.

Editor Opinion

So here's my take on TP-Link Tether. I've tested a bunch of router/network management apps and this one's pretty solid overall. The setup is easy and the app gives you a ton of control over your router settings, which is great. And i like the parental controls too - lets me limit my kid's internet time and block certain sites. The only downside is that the interface can be a bit cluttered and overwhelming at first. But once you get the hang of it, it's a really useful app to have if you're a TP-Link user. I'd recommend it.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Lets you manage your TP-Link router from your phone
  • Parental controls to limit internet access and block sites
  • Easy setup and intuitive once you get the hang of it
  • Tons of features like changing wifi password, seeing connected devices

Cons

  • Interface can be a little confusing at first
  • Might be overkill if you just need basic router management
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the premium version

Specifications

Updated 23.09.2025
Category Tools
Age Rating Everyone
Developer TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC.
Android Android 7.0++
Package Name com.tplink.tether

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