Designed for users who want reliable network monitoring and security insights without extra complexity, Fing Starter is the subscription plan that gives you the essential tools to stay informed and protected. With smart scanning capabilities, security checks, and performance reports, it helps you maintain visibility over your network’s status without breaking the bank.
In this guide, we’ll explore the features included in Fing Starter and how they help maintain a safe and efficient home network, whether the focus is on monitoring connected devices, improving security in the moment or tracking network performance over time.
On-Demand Starter Features
Manual features allow you to manually run advanced checks whenever you need immediate action.
Unlimited Network Scans
With Fing Starter, you can run unlimited network scans. You can use this feature to discover all connected devices, refresh device information, check for new or unknown devices, and re-scan after installing new equipment. Unlimited scans help ensure your network inventory stays accurate and up to date.
Hidden Camera Detector
The Hidden Camera Detector identifies suspicious surveillance devices helping you:
- Verify connected surveillance devices
- Identify unknown camera-type devices
- Perform privacy checks in new environments
This feature adds an extra layer of awareness to your network.
Router Vulnerability Checks
Your router is central to your network’s security. Fing Starter includes manual router vulnerability checks to identify open ports and potential configuration risks.
These checks highlight areas that may require attention within your router settings.
Automatic Starter Features
In addition to manual tools, Fing Starter includes one monitored network. A monitored network is a Wi-Fi network that Fing continuously observes in the background using monitoring features. Once monitoring is enabled, Fing automatically detects new or disconnected devices, runs periodic network scans, performs router security checks, and conducts scheduled internet speed tests — helping users stay informed without manually initiating checks.
Real-Time Alerts
When monitoring is active, Fing provides alerts for events such as:
- A new, unknown device joining the network
- Devices going online or disconnecting
These notifications are sent to your device and help respond quickly to unexpected activity.
Device Tracking and Activity Timeline
Fing Starter provides ongoing visibility into your network activity over time, helping you better understand how devices behave on your Wi-Fi.
- Timeline of Network Events
Access a chronological history of scans, device activity, security checks, and other key events from the last 7 days directly from your monitored network.
- User presence tracking
See when specific users are active on the network over time.
This historical context helps identify trends, investigate anomalies, and make more informed decisions about your network security and overall performance.
Automated Checks
Fing Starter also includes automated features that run at scheduled intervals or in real time, reducing the need for manual checks while keeping your network continuously monitored.
- Automated Network Scans
Fing periodically updates the device list through automatic scans, ensuring network data remains current without manual refreshes.
- Automated Router Security Checks
Router vulnerability checks are performed regularly when monitoring is enabled. If new risks are detected, users are notified so they can review their router configuration.
- Automated Internet Speed Tests
Fing can perform scheduled speed tests to track download and upload performance, identify performance trends, and detect recurring slowdowns. This provides data-driven insight into overall network health.
Network management made simple
Fing Starter brings together powerful on-demand diagnostics and continuous automated monitoring to give you clear, reliable visibility into your home network.
From unlimited scans and privacy-focused detection tools to real-time alerts, router security checks, and performance tracking, it helps you stay informed, respond quickly to changes, and maintain a secure, well-performing network over time.
