The 1-year Armor subscription that comes with your NETGEAR, Nighthawk, or Orbi product provides cybersecurity features like automatic security updates and network vulnerability scans. For more information, read – What features does NETGEAR Armor offer?.
After the 1-year subscription expires, you must purchase a subscription in order to continue using Armor’s cybersecurity technology. If you purchase a subscription before the 1-year period expires, you are not charged until the 1-year period ends.
Having seen the protection NETGEAR Armor offers to your network and also each individual device you have, you can subscribe to the service here. The subscription includes:
• Advanced security features on your NETGEAR router, including safe browsing, vulnerability assessment, device management
• Bitdefender software protection for every device you own (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS)
How do I subscribe to NETGEAR Armor after the subscription expires?
1. Launch the Nighthawk or Orbi app.
2. Tap Security. Armor detects that your subscription is expired and displays a screen with subscription information.
3. Tap Confirm.
4. Provide the required payment information.
5. Tap the confirmation button at the bottom of your screen to confirm your purchase. It might take 24 to 48 hours for Armor activation to take effect.
How do I subscribe to NETGEAR Armor using the Nighthawk or Orbi app?
You can also purchase Armor using the ADD ONS button in the Nighthawk or Orbi app. For more information, follow these steps:
1. Launch the Nighthawk or Orbi app.
2. Tap the home icon on the top left of your screen.
3. Tap ADD ONS.
4. Tap Security.
5. Tap Confirm.
6. Provide the required payment information.
7. Tap the confirmation button at the bottom of your screen to confirm your purchase.
NETGEAR Armor is active on your router!