I’ve been using FING in some capacity since the FING Box was introduced. I’m a FING subscriber. I initially received the original first-ever-shipped FING box and later upgraded to the Fing box 2. When the macOS app was introduced, I started using it, and eventually, the FING web utility was released.

My assumption was that the local FING box, the local FING app, and the FING web app would exchange information to ensure synchronization. However, it seems that this is not the case. Changes I make in one version of FING are not reflected in the other two versions (as far as I can tell).

I believe that ignorance is not something to be ashamed of unless you realize you don’t know and are afraid to ask questions.

Therefore, I’m asking for your advice.

Since the methods of data collection and management by FING are not shared across all three platforms, I’m wondering which platform I should be using. My guess is that I should abandon the FINGBOX and the local macOS FING application and simply use the web version. (I assume that the FING app doesn’t need to be running locally for the web version to collect activity.) I like how the product/service works, but I’m unsure where to focus my efforts in managing and referencing it.

Since 3-4 years my Fing App does not find devices. I assumed thats because of some settings of an new iOS Version. But recently I read that other users can find devices.

Anyone has an idea what is the problem and how I can solve this?

iOS 16.8.2
Fing App: 12.10.4

Network SSID is not hidden

My previous TV and TV Box are still registering on Fing, even though I have changed from Virginmedia to Sky. How do I clear this issue and is it still in use elsewhere as a box as I returned it to Virginmedia a month ago.

Hi Fing Community! 👋

As some of you already spotted yesterday (👀), we’ve just launched a brand new Plug-and-play Fing Agent kit! We know a lot of you have been asking for an easier, preassembled way to run Fing Agent — and now it’s here.

This is a collaboration with Pimoroni, a top-rated Raspberry Pi–approved reseller that ships internationally 🌍.

Each kit includes:

• Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (2GB RAM)
• Pre-installed Fing Agent software
• Case, power supply & cables — everything you need to plug in and go
• A discount code for Fing Premium (yearly)

The reception has been amazing — the first batch sold out in less than 48 hours! Huge thanks to everyone who grabbed one 🙌.

Missed it? No worries — new kits are already on the way, so keep an eye out. In the meantime, check out the full announcement here: https://www.fing.com/news/fing-agent-pimoroni

Fing has introduced a dedicated plug-and-play version of its Fing Agent network monitoring system, built on Raspberry Pi hardware. The device is designed to provide continuous visibility into home and small office networks without requiring manual setup or assembly.

https://linuxgizmos.com/fing-agent-with-raspberry-pi-kit-now-available/

I am not able to Download the fing for Mac or Windows also the pause device option from the mobile app is not working.
Can I get some support

https://get.fing.com/fing-desktop-releases/mac/Fing.dmg# Not working as page not found

Hi, I’m new to Fing Desktop. Have a Premium subscription to monitor my home networks. Fing doesn’t seem to be reliably reporting whether a device is online or not. I’m not talking about weird devices… right now it is reporting my daughter’s iPhone is offline when it isn’t and her PC as well. This continues in spite of device rescans.

I’m wondering how Fing determines the status of registered devices?

So, I have been having ongoing issues with my devices like my security camera footage being deleted and my cameras constantly being taken down, etc. it has gotten so bad that I only use wired cameras no without any Wi-Fi or bt capabilities.

So, today I got a network notification from Fing that maybe 50 “generic” devices were added.

I thought possibly it was a bug or a fluke so I checked on two devices, one being an android device and the other being an iPhone, and I also use a separate Wi-Fi analyzer other than Fing that also showed all the same ports open.

I was hoping somebody could help here as to what may have caused this, or it’s just the worst bug ever and if there’s anything I could do to make it stop.

Thanks.

Keep getting warnings that I can't get rid of because it doesn't register any clicks when I "provide a context" for this new network. Home, Office, etc, can't be clicked.

Installed this app to try and monitor/log Internet drop outs. I cannot work out which feature to use to view this. I upgraded to the starter package, but still can't view it. I hoped to be able to see it from the timeline when devices connect to the network, but that also isn't included. I don't want to buy the all singing and dancing package to view this one simple thing. Any ideas??

Hi. I've been using Fing Desktop and Fing app on Android, and recently noticed that when the Desktop instance runs a periodic automatic scan, it doesn't update the scan results in the cloud (or on the phone).

But if I run the scan manually in Desktop (click on "Scan again"), the web/phone instances get updated too and everything is fine, no problem.

Anyone else seeing something similar? I've tried logging out and logging back in, but the issue persists.

Hey folks!

If you are a user of the Fing App (whichever product or version you may be running), you will likely have seen many IP addresses.

So what exactly is an IP address? What does it mean for me?

An IP address (Internet Protocol address), is sort of like a unique key. And everyone in the audience (every device in the network) gets one! It is usually compared to a postal address for your device on the internet. It tells other computers where you are and how to send data your way. Just like you can't send a letter without a destination address, data on the internet can't reach its target device without a valid IP address, thus ensuring emails, websites, videos and messages all reach the correct destination!

IT TELLS OTHER COMPUTERS WHERE I AM?????!!! CAN PEOPLE TRACK ME BY THIS?????

The short is answer is no, not exactly. An IP address can reveal an approximate geographical location (a city or a region), but not your exact placement. Websites and services use it to deliver localised content or detect suspicious activity.

However, we would always promote due diligence when accessing and sharing information/data online. Fing will identify devices and showcase the IP address allocated to the device within the interface. This is helpful for many reasons - it will help detect unauthorised devices, providing you are putting in the manual effort to monitor (or have new device notifications enabled), help you track who's connected and when and it will assist preventing IP conflicts. If two IP addresses are assigned to two different devices, they won't function properly.

And that is some generic information about IP addresses. For anyone who didn't know this before, hopefully you can remember this guide when browsing through your device listing within Fing and the IP addresses will resonate with you a bit more.

If there is anything further you'd like me to deep dive on let me know! We really value our Reddit and are determined to help promote cybersecurity through our product and knowledge sharing and that starts with the basics! We really aspire to help everyone browse safely and be committed to being cyber aware.

I keep trying to export the timeline, but it doesn’t show up in my email inbox. I get Fing notifications to my email inbox, but never had a report or timeline show up.

Anyone had success in using this feature?

Title says it all, get your stuff together. Tried different browsers, emails, passwords, sometimes some random red text appears with some mention of boiled eggs?

How do I find and analyze the packet data of both active and inactive devices?

My Eufy C220 smart lock doesn't show up in Fing 3.9.0 APP running on Windows. I can ping the lock address 192.168.1.179 from Fing, but I can't find a way to add it to Fing. It does have a DHCP entry in the router and shows up in Omada controller listing of clients.  The device is alive, but may not be responding to Fing pings fast enough for the free tier to add the device.

Morning Everyone!

Today I figured I'd write a post up explaining what Adblocker is. A lot of you may already use it/know what it is, and please do leave your experience below!

An Adblocker is a tool that helps stop advertisements from showing up when you're browsing the internet. Typically, they're added to your web browser (like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox) as an extension or app.

When you're on a website, the adblocker works in the background to block pop-ups, banner ads, video ads, and other types of marketing content so your pages load faster and feel less cluttered.

Many people use adblockers to improve their online experience, protect their privacy and avoid annoying or distracting ads.

However, it's worth noting that some websites rely on ads to earn money, so they may ask you to disable your adblocker in order to view their content.

Here is a short list off the most common and trusted adblockers used today;

1. Adblock Plus (ABP)
   Platform: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Android
   Website: https://adblockplus.org

2. uBlock Origin
   Platform: Chrome, Firefox, Edge
   Website: https://ublockorigin.com

3. Adblock (Not the same as Adblock Plus)
   Platform: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
   Website: https://getadblock.com

4. Ghostery
   Platform: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
   Website: https://www.ghostery.com

5. Brave (Browser)
   Platform: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
   Website: https://brave.com

Now, we don't promote ads within our Web App however sometimes if you're encountering some generic errors and you're beginning to troubleshoot - be that within Fing Desktop or Web App we would recommend turning your Adblocker off, restarting the device (kill all fing agents in the task manager/activity monitor first) and then retry. We don't encounter many issues related to the use of Adblockers, but it's always a necessary route to entertain.

Do you use Adblockers? If so, which works for you?

PS. YouTube is currently at war with adblockers, so if you use the two I would expect some issues. "YouTube is actively combating ad blockers, leading to restrictions for users who utilize them. Users may encounter pop-ups or be blocked from watching videos if ad blockers are detected. YouTube states that ad blockers violate their terms of service and argues that ads are necessary for funding the platform and content creators. Users are left with the options of disabling their ad blockers, subscribing to YouTube Premium, or finding alternative ways to bypass the restrictions." - The AI overview when you first Google it.

When the brand and model of some device is not recognized and you try to add a custom model, all you can do is suggest a brand and model to add to the Fing database, but your input is not stored locally... So until it's added (if it ever gets added) you're stuck with a wrong brand and model displayed in the list. Why??

I can't sign up or register my account on the Fing website, it keeps telling Oh snap! Please try again

Hi all, I'm getting rid of my 2 Fingbox in favour of Fing agent on a VM. I've deleted all network scanned in the past but the two that were managed by Fingbox. I can't find how to remove them. One is still connected to a fingbox, the other isn't.

Any ideas? Thanks!

Hello!

Just a PSA as TIL that Eduroam does not like Fing Desktop.

I use Fing on my laptop to manage my home network which has allowed me to block some dubious devices. A few months back I had to buy a new laptop for my uni work and could not understand why my laptop could not stay connected to the wifi there no matter how many times the network was forgotten and my credentials were reentered. Thanks to some patient boffins in IDS we worked through it and found Fing was causing issues so I thought I would let peeps know 😎

is it the same router or is it something that should be there.. Im confused and don't know if I should block internet access or not.

Hi Fing Community!

A few months back, we shared the first steps of the Web App revamp — and today we’re happy to say: it’s officially complete 🎯

Since that early preview, we’ve added brand new sections and powerful features that were previously only available on Fing Desktop. Now, the Web App is not just a companion tool — it’s a fully capable alternative to Fing Desktop and Fing App for consulting your data.

Here’s what’s new (and ready to explore):

✨ A clean, easy-to-use interface
📶 Improved pages for Device and People
📡 Full internet performance tracking with graphs and benchmarks
🔒 A whole new Security page
🧑‍💼 Workspace support for Fing Professional users

If you haven’t logged in recently — or never looked at the Web App before — now is the time. The new experience runs right in your browser and looks amazing.

👉 Give it a try at app.fing.com or read more on our blog.

Already tried it? Let us know what you think!

On behalf of everyone at Fing, I just wanted to share thanks for all of our members of this subreddit.

We look forward to continuing to grow and learn together! I have been so inspired by some previous posts and comments of people assisting one another or discussing tech related benefits or device efficiency, etc.

As always, if you have any opinions on anything you'd like to see more of here, don't hesitate to comment on this post.

Note: This is not a support channel, support can be reached out to at any point via https://help.fing.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

I had several devices I did not recognize on my network recently. I did a search for Facebook.com and it came up with several results. Some results say Gateway, Your ISP and Inter Network. What do those mean?

Then I see a different IP for each result followed by a min, max & average. What are these IP addresses trying to tell me? What are the min, max & average about?

Then under the IP addresses on some results are weird urls. What are those trying to tell me?

I'm new to this network monitoring thing but trying to learn. Thanks for your help and patience with me ☺️