# Android 17 & Nearby Devices Permission

> Android is making a change Starting with Android 17 apps like Nanit will be required to request explicit permission to connect to devices on your home network

Source: https://support.nanit.com/en_us/android-17-nearby-devices-permission-B1ZleIwxMl

Last updated: 2026-05-29T17:48:02.287Z

Android is making a change. Starting with Android 17, apps like Nanit will be required to request explicit permission to connect to devices on your home network — something that previously happened automatically in the background.

To make sure your Nanit experience isn't disrupted when that update rolls out, we're asking you to grant this permission now, before Android 17 arrives.

Without it, your Nanit app will no longer be able to connect to your camera directly over your home WiFi. Instead, your video will route through the internet — which means higher data usage, a less stable stream, and monitoring that cuts out if your connection drops. Granting this permission keeps everything working exactly as it does today.

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## FAQs

  

**What is the "nearby devices" permission and why does Nanit ask for it?**

Android's nearby devices permission lets Nanit find and connect to your camera directly over your home WiFi, instead of routing video through the internet. The result is faster streaming, a more stable picture, and monitoring that keeps working even if your internet goes down or gets slow.

**Does this give Nanit access to other devices on my network?**

No. Nanit uses this permission only to detect and connect to your Nanit camera. Other devices on your network — your laptop, TV, or other smart home devices — aren't visible or accessible to the app. The permission is granted to your camera, nothing else.

**Does allowing this change what data Nanit can see or collect?**

No. This permission is about how your phone app connects to your Nanit camera, not about what information is shared. Your video feed stays private and is handled exactly as it always has been. Nearby device access doesn't give Nanit any additional visibility into your home or your personal data.

**What happens if I don't grant this permission?**

Without it, Nanit streams your camera through the internet, even when your phone and camera are on the same home WiFi network. That means two things: your stream uses significantly more data, and if your internet connection drops, monitoring will cut out completely until the connection comes back. Nearby device access gives your phone a direct line to your camera over WiFi, so data usage stays low and your feed keeps running even when the internet doesn't.

**I already denied this permission. Can I still enable it?**

Yes. Android only shows the permission prompt once automatically, so you'll need to turn it on through your device settings:

1.  Open **Settings** on your device
2.  Go to **Apps**, then find **Nanit**
3.  Tap **Permissions**, then **Nearby devices**
4.  Toggle it **on**

Your camera will switch to the local connection the next time you open the app.