Connect devices to hotspot
1. Check that
. If cellular data is off, your phone doesn't have an internet connection to
share.
2. Go to
> Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3. Touch Wi-Fi hotspot and turn it on , then plug in your phone to charge. Using the hotspot really drains
the battery!
When your hotspot is active, you'll see
.
4. Set up the connection.
To connect Do this
A phone
a. On your phone, next to the hotspot's name, touch and unlock if prompted.
b. Use the other phone's camera to scan the QR code that provides the password.
Other device a. Open the device’s Wi-Fi settings.
b. Select your phone’s hotspot.
c. Enter the hotspot password.
Learn how to find the hotspot's password.
Tip:
The first time you turn the hotspot on,
is added to
. After that, just swipe the status bar
down and touch
to turn the hotspot off/on.
Manage hostpot connections
To view the number of devices connected to your hotspot:
•
, look below
.
•
Or, go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering and look under Wi-Fi hotspot.
By
for your hotspot, you ensure that people can't connect to your hotspot without your
knowledge or permission.
To disconnect all devices and prevent users from reconnecting:
1. Turn the hotspot off.
2.
the password.
3. Turn the hotspot back on to continue using it.
Tip: When no devices are connected, the hotspot turns off automatically. To adjust this setting, go to
Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot > Advanced > Turn off hotspot
automatically.
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