QuickQ on more devices · beyond phones and laptops

Some devices cannot run a client but can still use the QuickQ network. Two approaches cover almost every case: route the whole household through a router, or share the connection from a computer that is already connected. Below is what works per device type.

Setup by device type

Home routers

Configure the exit once on a router that supports third-party firmware or a built-in client, and every device behind it is covered. Router CPU decides the throughput ceiling.

OpenWrtSome ASUSGateway mode

Smart TVs and set-top boxes

Android TV systems install the Android client directly. Other systems are best served through a router-level exit.

Android TVRouter exit

Game consoles

Consoles have no native client. Use a router exit, or share the connection from a computer that is already connected.

Console playConnection sharing

Tablets

iPads and Android tablets install the matching client and occupy one device slot.

iPadOSAndroid

NAS and home servers

Any NAS with Docker can run the Linux client for offline downloads and remote access.

DockerLinux build

Dev machines and VMs

The Linux build ships as deb, rpm and AppImage, so it runs inside virtual machines and cloud instances.

deb / rpmAppImage

Two general setup paths

Router-level exit

Configure the router once and everything behind it uses accelerated routes. Ideal for TVs, consoles and smart home gear that cannot install software.

Share from a computer

Turn a connected computer into a hotspot or bridge and attach the device to it. Good for temporary use with no router changes.

Check before you start

Router performance

Entry-level routers often manage only tens of Mbps of encrypted throughput, which caps the whole network.

Device slots

Three devices may be online at once. A router exit uses one slot but shares its bandwidth across the network.

Firmware risk

Flashing third-party firmware can brick hardware. Confirm the exact model and back up the stock image first.

Not sure whether your device can join? Send support the model and system version and we will reply with steps or an alternative.