Attract guests with the new Wi-Fi speed test

Find out how to verify and showcase your Wi-Fi speed—a top Airbnb amenity.
By Airbnb on 11 Aug 2021
2 min read
Updated 3 Nov 2021

Highlights

  • Wi-Fi is one of the most popular amenities guests search for

  • The new Wi-Fi speed test allows you to verify and display your Wi-Fi speed

  • Test your Wi-Fi—if it registers at 50 Mbps or above, “fast Wi-Fi” will be highlighted in your listing

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:

  1. Tap Profile and then tap Switch to hosting
  2. Tap Listings and tap the listing you want
  3. Under About the listing, go to Amenities
  4. Scroll to Wi-Fi and tap Add details
  5. Tap Test Wi-Fi speed (you’ll need to allow location access if it’s not already approved)
  6. Tap Start test
  7. After the results are displayed, tap Save for your Wi-Fi speed to appear on your listing page
  8. If your Wi-Fi speed is 50 Mbps or above, your listing will be highlighted as having fast Wi-Fi

    Learn more about offering Wi-Fi to guests

    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.

    Learn more about verifying your internet speed

    Letting guests know about your Wi-Fi speed

    Once the test is complete and your results are saved, your Wi-Fi speed (in megabits per second) will show up in your Amenities next to Wi-Fi, allowing guests to confirm your internet speed before they book.

    If your speed is 50 Mbps or above, you’ll unlock a new amenity: “Fast Wi-Fi” will appear on your listing page.

    Because Wi-Fi is an incredibly important amenity, we’re excited to offer you a tool that can help you showcase your Wi-Fi speed to guests and help increase your listing’s appeal on Airbnb.

    *According to Airbnb internal data that measured the most frequently searched amenities from 1 September 2020, to 1 September 2021.

    Information contained in this article may have changed since publication.

    Highlights

    • Wi-Fi is one of the most popular amenities guests search for

    • The new Wi-Fi speed test allows you to verify and display your Wi-Fi speed

    • Test your Wi-Fi—if it registers at 50 Mbps or above, “fast Wi-Fi” will be highlighted in your listing

    Airbnb
    11 Aug 2021
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