The Deco app is how you install and manage TP-Link’s Deco mesh Wi-Fi system. Mesh systems use several units around the home to remove dead zones, and the app guides you through placing each one and keeps the whole network in one view.
Key features
- Guided setup: step-by-step installation with advice on where to place extra Deco units.
- Network overview: connection status, speeds and a list of connected devices you can block.
- Guest network: give visitors Wi-Fi that stays separate from your own devices.
- Parental controls: schedules and time limits that pause Wi-Fi on children’s devices.
- Device priority (QoS): give the fastest connection to devices that need it, such as a work laptop or TV.
- Reports and security: network reports, threat alerts and speed tests.
- Smart home: connect and check compatible cameras, plugs and lights.
Who it is for
Homes with a TP-Link Deco mesh system, especially larger houses or flats where one router does not reach every room. Features vary by Deco model and software version.
How to get started
- Install the Deco app and sign in or create a TP-Link ID.
- Connect the main Deco unit to your modem and follow the setup steps.
- Add the other units where the app suggests, then name your Wi-Fi network.
- Set up a guest network, parental controls or device priority as needed.
Good to know: the app is free. Extra security and advanced parental controls are part of TP-Link’s optional HomeShield subscription.