Bridge & your devices · Troubleshooting
Why does my Bridge device say “Internet” when both are at home?
Short answer: It means the devices reached each other over the internet, usually because they aren't really on the same network — a guest network, VPN or hotspot. Put both on the same network and reconnect, or turn on Use local network only.
The status line shows Local network or Internet depending on how the two devices actually reached each other. If it says Internet at home, they probably aren't on the same network — for example, one is on a guest network, a different band set up as a separate network, a VPN, or a mobile hotspot.
Put both on the same Wi-Fi or wired network and reconnect. If you never want Bridge to go over the internet, turn on Use local network only.