AVM is expanding its FritzOS 8.51 distribution, bringing new software features and updates to an initial wave of hardware.
The rollout covers the FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro, the FRITZ!Box 7590 AX, the FRITZ!Box 7590, the 1610 Outdoor and 1200 AX repeaters, and the FRITZ!Mesh Set 1600. Additionally, the distribution has begun for the FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS, ending a long test phase for the fiber optic router where users could try out new functions.
The update brings specific enhancements tailored to different devices. For the FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro, the software unlocks official Matter support, enabling users to address compatible smart home devices directly. General improvements across the routers include DNS filtering lists to centrally restrict internet access in home and guest networks, alongside automatic prioritization for time-critical applications like video conferences to ensure stable and low-latency transmission even when the internet connection is heavily utilized.
Smart home automations are also becoming more intelligent; routines such as leaving the house can now be configured to trigger only when the last person carrying a smartphone departs. Furthermore, smart sockets can automatically shut down upon overload to prevent device damage, and a new Smart Check
in the MyFRITZ!App provides a quick overview of the router’s status.
Telephony receives functional additions via the FritzFon. An Einfacher Modus
reduces operation to essential telephony features to assist older users, while a new SOS function allows users to store up to four emergency contacts that the phone will automatically call sequentially in an emergency until someone is reached.
Meanwhile, the software updates designated for the 1610 Outdoor and 1200 AX repeaters focus specifically on delivering improved WLAN stability. These updates show a trend to establish the router as the central control unit for the entire home network.
