Meet Rio 2.0: the all-new Rio app
Updated October 8, 2026.
- A complete rebuild of the Rio app, with a new design in light and dark mode.
- Five simple tabs: Home, Rooms, Devices, VPN and Settings.
- One tap adds six recommended SecureRooms.
- Free for every Rio owner on iPhone and Android.
Rio 2.0 is a complete rebuild of the Rio app, not a facelift. Every screen is new, the layout is simpler, and it's available now as a free update on iPhone and Android.
See everything at a glance
Home shows your protection status and how many devices are connected, pending or blocked. Tap any count to jump straight to those devices, grouped by network.
A green "Connected" badge confirms the app can reach your Rio. If your internet drops, Home says so plainly and offers two buttons: run diagnostics or restart your router.
Rooms in one tap
All your SecureRooms now live in one tab, with quick filters at the top. One tap adds six recommended rooms: Cameras & Monitors, Smart Home, Appliances & Printers, Kids, Entertainment, and Guests.
Rename or delete any room whenever you like. Rio only creates rooms when you ask.
Devices and VPN, redesigned
Connected, pending and blocked devices sit in one place. Approve, move, rename or block any of them in a tap, and share your Wi-Fi with guests using a clean QR code card.
The VPN tab shows exactly which rooms Rio VPN covers, with clear On and Off labels. New to Rio VPN? The tab explains what it does and how to add it.
Light or dark, your choice
The whole app comes in light and dark mode. It follows your phone automatically, or you can pick one in Settings. There's also a quick sun and moon switch right on Home.
Rio 2.0 is easier for everyone to use, too, with higher-contrast colors, screen-reader labels and better support for large text. It runs on the latest phones, including iOS 27 and Android 16, and more than 200 automated tests check every release.
How to get Rio 2.0
Update the Rio Router app from the App Store or Google Play. Your networks, rooms, devices and settings carry over, you stay signed in, and a short tour shows you what's new.
A few things have new homes:
- Admin and Managed networks now live in the Rooms tab filters.
- Dashboard is now Home, and System is now Settings.
- Help & Support is in Settings.
Setting up a new Rio? The app walks you through it step by step in about 10 minutes. See the Rio router.
New to Rio? The Rio 2.0 app comes free with every router.
Rio holds every new device for your approval and gives your gadgets their own SecureRooms, all from one simple app.
See the Rio routerFrequently asked questions
Is Rio 2.0 free?
Yes. Rio 2.0 is a free update for every Rio owner. Download or update the Rio Router app from the App Store or Google Play. There's no charge for the app itself. Rio VPN is the only optional subscription, and every router includes its first year.
Do I need to set up my Rio again?
No. Just update the app. Your networks, rooms, devices and settings carry over, and you stay signed in. The first time you open Rio 2.0, a short tour walks you through what's new and where everything lives, so you can get back to your network quickly.
Which phones does Rio 2.0 work on?
Rio 2.0 works on iPhone with iOS 15.5 or later and on Android 7.0 or later. It's built on a modern foundation, so it also runs on the newest phones, including iOS 27 and Android 16. Update from the App Store or Google Play to get it.
Where did the speed test go?
The speed test isn't part of Rio 2.0. To check your internet speed, use a free site such as speedtest.net or fast.com from any device on your network. Everything else you used before is still in the app, often with a simpler home in the new five-tab layout.
Questions? Email our team at support@riorouter.com.
