Network monitoring & Alerts

Monitor your network 24/7

Fing monitors your network continuously, detecting new devices, tracking activity over time, and alerting you the moment something changes. From a single home Wi-Fi to a multi-site office setup, go from a one-time scan to always-on network awareness.

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Network monitoring is the process of continuously and automatically observing your network for changes — new devices, disconnections, outages, and activity patterns — without requiring manual scans. It turns a static device list into a living, always-updated view of your network.

Network alerts

Instant alerts when something changes

Whenever an unknown device connects, a known device drops offline, or your internet goes down, Fing notifies you in real time — on your phone, desktop, or via email. No manual scans needed: your network is watched around the clock, and you’re the first to know when something happens.

Event timeline

A living timeline of every network event

Every connection, disconnection, and change is logged automatically into a chronological timeline — building a network history that a one-time scan can never provide. Spot patterns, investigate anomalies, and review what happened on your network hours, days, or weeks ago.

User presence

Know who's on the network — and when they left

Create profiles for family members, colleagues, or clients, assign their devices, and let Fing track arrivals and departures automatically. No apps needed on their phones — presence is detected from network activity alone. Ideal for households, shared offices, and managed environments alike.

What you need to start monitoring

Monitoring requires a dedicated unit running on your network. You have two options:

Fing Desktop

Install on your Windows or Mac computer. Fing Desktop monitors your network continuously while the app is running — automated scans, alerts, and timeline logging, all in the background.

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Fing Agent

Deploy on a Raspberry Pi, Docker container, or NAS for true 24/7 monitoring — even when no computer is turned on. The ideal setup for always-on visibility across home and professional networks.

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Network monitoring in less than 2 minutes

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Fing definitely scans the network thoroughly

"I'm more certain of what devices do and do not connect to my local network."

Fing as a tool to help manage your network

"I've been using Fing as a tool to help me manage my home network, and it is fantastic. From spotting new devices on the network to adding mac address to my whitelist.. It is amazingly simple to use."

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"Best and easiest app I've found to monitor my network and identify who and what is connected"

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between scanning and monitoring?

A scan is an on-demand check that shows what’s connected right now. Monitoring runs continuously, logging every event over time and sending real-time alerts. Scanning is the starting point; monitoring is the always-on evolution.

Can I get an alert when a new device connects to my Wi-Fi?

Yes. Fing sends a real-time notification whenever an unrecognized device joins your network. You can customize which events trigger alerts and receive them on your phone, desktop, or via email.

Do I need Fing Desktop or Fing Agent to monitor my network?

Yes — continuous monitoring requires Fing Desktop (running on your computer) or Fing Agent (deployed on a Raspberry Pi, Docker, or NAS). Fing Mobile lets you view your network and run scans, but it cannot act as a monitoring unit.

Does Fing monitoring work for professional networks?

Absolutely. Fing is used by IT consultants, MSPs, and small businesses to monitor client and office networks. With Fing Agent and Fing Web, you can manage multiple networks remotely from a single dashboard.

Start monitoring your network now

Download Fing Desktop, set up your account, and go from a one-time scan to always-on network monitoring in minutes. It's free to get started.

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