Attract guests with the new Wi-Fi speed test
Many guests rely on fast internet to have a great trip, and it’s essential for guests who work remotely. In fact, Airbnb research shows that Wi-Fi is one of the amenities guests search for most often, and that adding a laptop-friendly workspace to a listing’s amenities can help some Hosts increase their earnings.*
Speed matters when it comes to Wi-Fi, from watching movies to joining a conference call without a hitch. Now Hosts can verify their listing’s Wi-Fi speed without leaving the Airbnb app by using the new Wi-Fi speed test. This tool allows you to easily test the speed of your property’s Wi-Fi, then display it directly on your listing page—helping you to attract more guests looking for connected stays.
Testing your Wi-Fi using your Airbnb app
The Wi-Fi speed test is currently available on the Airbnb app for iOS and Android. To get started, you’ll need to be in your space and connected to your property’s Wi-Fi network.
Once you’re there, follow these steps:
- Tap Profile and then tap Switch to hosting
- Tap Listings and tap the listing you want
- Under About the listing, go to Amenities
- Scroll to Wi-Fi and tap Add details
- Tap Test Wi-Fi speed (you’ll need to allow location access if it’s not already approved)
- Tap Start test
- After the results are displayed, tap Save for your Wi-Fi speed to appear on your listing page
- If your Wi-Fi speed is 50 Mbps or above, your listing will be highlighted as having fast Wi-Fi
Understanding your Wi-Fi speed
Internet speed is measured in megabits per second, and this number can show how fast your connection is. Here are the different readings you can get from the Wi-Fi speed test, and what they mean:
- No reading: No Wi-Fi is available. You either don’t have Wi-Fi or can’t connect. Try re-booting your router or moving to another space on your property.
- 1-6 Mbps: Basic Wi-Fi speed. Guests can check messages and browse the web.
- 7-24 Mbps: Solid Wi-Fi speed. Guests can stream HD videos.
- 25-49 Mbps: Snappy Wi-Fi speed. Guests can stream higher-quality 4K videos and join video calls.
- 50+ Mbps: Wow! Fast Wi-Fi speed. Guests can stream 4K videos and join video calls on multiple devices. We’ll highlight fast Wi-Fi on your listing.