Google Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to have a Google Account for using Fing Assistant? 

Answer:  Currently, it works with the Google account and Facebook account or just Fing Account. But to open the Fing Assistant, you need to have a Google Assistant installed. If you don’t have a Fing Account, it will create for you automatically.      

What can the Fing Assistant do? 

Answer:  It can check and suggest for Best ISP in your area or other country. It can also check the Internet Performance and Pause/Block a User.

Can I use Fing Assistant with Siri or Alexa instead of Google Assistant? 

Answer:  As of now, only Google Assistant is working with Fing Assistant.     

Can I use Fing Assistant with Google Home Smart devices? 

Answer:  Yes, you can set routines and those routines will be performed by the Google Smart Home devices like ‘Who is online’ at particular time.       

Can Fing Assistant perform speed test on my network? 

Answer: It can tell you about the last speed test with its performance, but It cannot do a active speed test against your network.      

Can Fing Assistant detect the presence of a User’s Device? 

Answer: It can tell you about the user’s device which is online at Home, Office where the Fingbox is running actively. But It cannot perform Digital Presence or Fence right now. You have to use Fing App for that.       

Can Fing Assistant can provide a wifi performance report of my Fingbox Network? 

Answer:  It can provide you with the Wifi Performance of your network but cannot send you a report through Fing Assistant as of now.      

Can I delete or unlink my Fing account by Fing Assistant? 

Answer: Not Working, needs to consult       

Can it helps me notify of the Internet Outages as well? 

Answer: Yes, It can notify you about the Internet outages about your ISP.