You can install Bitdefender local protection on any Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS device using the Nighthawk or Orbi app. After the installation process is complete, your product is activated.
ⓘ Note: Make sure to always log in with the same credentials that you used to activate NETGEAR Armor when prompted for account credentials. These are your NETGEAR single-sign-on credentials.
Visit the following links to install Bitdefender on other operating systems:
- How do I install Bitdefender local protection on my macOS device?
- How do I install Bitdefender local protection from the Nighthawk app on my Android device?
- How do I install Bitdefender local protection from the Nighthawk app on my iOS device?
To download and install Bitdefender local protection on your Windows device using the Nighthawk app:
ⓘ Note: For instructions on how to install Bitdefender local protection using the Orbi app, visit How do I install Bitdefender local protection on my devices using the Orbi app?
- Connect your mobile device to your router’s Wi-Fi network.
- Launch the Nighthawk app.
- Tap Security.
- Enter your NETGEAR account credentials, if prompted.
Note: The NETGEAR Armor portal might remember your NETGEAR account credentials. - Tap the menu icon.
- Select My Devices > All > INSTALL LOCAL PROTECTION.
- Select Want to protect other devices?
- Tap the Windows icon and tap Continue.
- Enter the email address where you want to receive a download link with further instructions.
- Open the Bitdefender email from your Windows device and click DOWNLOAD NOW.
An .exe file appears in your Downloads folder by default.
Note: You must open the download link from the Windows device that you want Bitdefender local protection to be installed on. - Follow the on-screen instructions to install Bitdefender local protection on your device.
After the installation is complete and local protection is enabled, a B displays next to your device’s icon in the NETGEAR Armor portal. Devices with a B have additional security features, such as the ability to scan remotely, and device tracking, depending on your operating system.
For more information about how to install Bitdefender local protection on your device, see the following video: