To check how many devices are connected to a Wi-Fi network, the most common and direct method is to access your router's web-based administration interface. This involves:
- Opening a web browser and entering your router's IP address (commonly 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
- Logging in using the router's username and password.
- Navigating to a section named "Connected Devices," "Attached Devices," "Device List," "DHCP Clients," or similar, where you will see a list of all devices currently connected to your Wi-Fi network, often including device names, IP addresses, and MAC addresses.
Alternatively, certain Wi-Fi router apps (such as Google Home or Google Wifi apps for compatible routers) allow you to view connected devices and their data usage directly from a smartphone. Other options include using third-party network scanning tools like Fing or Wireless Network Watcher, which provide detailed information about devices connected to your network. This method works for phones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, and other devices connected via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable to your router.
