AVM has launched a new FRITZ! lab, providing an initial preview of the upcoming FRITZ!OS 8.50. The pre-release version brings numerous innovations for security, smart home, telephony and the general user-friendliness of the FRITZ!Box platform. The widespread FRITZ!Box 7590 AX is the first model to be released, with other models to follow in the coming months. The focus will be on improvements to the MyFRITZ! app and new functions for networked households.
- FRITZ!OS 8.50 improves security and convenience in the home network
- New functions for MyFRITZ!App, parental control and telephony
- Smart Home routines will support multiple triggers in future
- FRITZ!Box change is simplified by optimized wizard
FRITZ!OS 8.50 enhances convenience and home network management
With the new FRITZ! lab, AVM is laying the foundation for more extensive further development of its own ecosystem. The MyFRITZ! app in particular is to take on a more central role in the future. The app analyzes the home network, provides optimization suggestions and facilitates the management of networked devices. At the same time, communication and notifications between the app and the FRITZ!Box have been revised to provide status messages and notifications more quickly and reliably.
Switching to a new FRITZ!Box has also been simplified. The revised migration assistant makes it possible for the first time to sort out devices that are no longer used before the transfer. Users also receive helpful tips during the migration to avoid errors or duplicate configurations. This should save time, especially for more complex home networks with many devices.
A small but practical change concerns local access to the FRITZ!Box user interface. This can now also be accessed via the address “fritzbox.local”. This should reduce browser warnings and simplify access in the home network.
The parental controls have also been given new functions. In future, event logs will show in more detail which device has attempted to access blocked content or blocked IP addresses. This makes monitoring and troubleshooting within the network much easier.
New FRITZ! lab strengthens security, telephony and smart home
In addition to convenience improvements, AVM is also working on additional security functions. The new warning for potentially insecure port releases is particularly noticeable. In future, users will be notified if certain ports could pose an increased security risk. This is AVM’s response to the increasing importance of home network security and provides less experienced users with better protection against misconfigurations.
FRITZ!OS 8.50 also introduces several new features in the area of telephony. The new simple telephony mode allows the soft keys of compatible devices to be used as speed dial keys. AVM has also added an SOS emergency call function that allows up to four contacts to be called automatically one after the other. The duration and repetition of the call sequence can also be customized.
AVM is significantly expanding the automation functions for Smart Home users. In future, routines will be able to use several triggers simultaneously. This allows more complex scenarios to be implemented, such as the automatic activation of certain devices depending on several sensors or statuses.
Another new feature is an overload circuit for the FRITZ!Smart Energy 200 and 210 intelligent sockets. If a connected device exceeds a certain power consumption over a defined period of time, the socket can be switched off automatically. This not only increases safety, but also helps to better control power consumption and connected devices.
Conclusion
With the new FRITZ! lab and FRITZ!OS 8.50, AVM is expanding its ecosystem with numerous practical functions for security, smart home and home network management. In particular, the stronger integration of the MyFRITZ! app and the new protection mechanisms show that AVM continues to focus on user-friendliness and network security. The FRITZ! lab is now available for the FRITZ!Box 7590 AX, with other models to follow in the coming months.
