Life can turn upside down fast — a breakup, the death of a loved one, or someone simply moving out. On top of all the emotions, you’re now left figuring out things you might never have touched before. One of those? Your Wi-Fi.

You might be wondering:

• Who else is still connected?
• Is the network safe?
• Are there hidden cameras?
• Can someone still access my devices?

Breathe. You’ve got this. Let’s walk through how to understand, audit, and reclaim your home network step-by-step — no tech experience needed.

Step 1 : Check the Network, Don’t Change Anything Yet

Before touching the router, run Netsbee on your iPhone.

In one scan, it can show:

• Every device currently on your Network
• Which devices are new, unknown, or risky
• Hidden Cameras
• Open access or exposed services
• Whether anything has changed since the last scan

At this stage, you are observing, not acting.

That alone answers the most urgent fear:

“Is something wrong right now?”

Often, the answer is no — and that reassurance matters.

Step 2: Decide If You Need to Lock People Out

Only after seeing the results should you ask:

• Are there devices I don’t recognize?
• Do any look like old phones, laptops, or cameras?
• Has Netsbee flagged anything as a risk?

If everything looks familiar and safe, you may not need to do anything at all.

If you do see devices that shouldn’t be there, that’s when changing the Wi-Fi password makes sense.

Now the instruction is simple and purposeful:

“If you want to block anyone who previously had access, change the Wi-Fi password.”

This avoids:

• Panic changes
• Breaking smart TVs or printers unnecessarily
• The feeling of “I don’t know what I’m doing”

You’re not changing settings “just in case” — you’re acting with evidence.

Step 3: Change the Password (Only If You Need To)

If you’ve seen devices you don’t recognize, you might want to take control of your network. Ensure that no one who used to live with you can reconnect by parking outside your house. Changing the password is the cleanest way to achieve this.

This doesn’t mean anything was wrong. It just resets access going forward.

What Changing the Password Does

When you change the Wi-Fi password:

• Every device is disconnected immediately
• Only people with the new password can reconnect
• Past access no longer matters

No one can “keep watching” once they’re disconnected.

How to Change the Password

1. Find your router It’s usually a small box with lights, sometimes with antennas.
2. Look for a sticker You’re looking for:
   • The router’s login address (often 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) – Netsbee can also show you this.
   • An admin username and password
3. Log in from a browser (most routers) On a phone or computer connected to the network, open a browser. Type the login address into the address bar (not a search engine).
4. Log in from an iPhone app. If your Wi-Fi uses an app-only system, you should not use a browser to sign in. Use the iPhone app instead. This applies to systems like Eero, Google/Nest Wi-Fi, TP-Link Deco, Linksys Velop, and newer Netgear Orbi devices.
5. Find Wi-Fi or Wireless settings Look for something labelled:
   • Wi-Fi
   • Wireless
   • Network name (SSID)
6. Set a new password, Choose one that:
   • Is at least 12 characters
   • Isn’t reused from another account
   • Isn’t based on names or addresses
7. Save changes Your Wi-Fi will restart, and you’ll reconnect your own devices using the new password. Devices will typically ask you for your new password before connecting to WiFi.

That’s it. It’s a bit annoying to enter the password on new devices. However, you know nobody can access your Wifi without your permission.