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.

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

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

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.