Hotspot Settings - Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

4. After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.

Hotspot Settings

Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone's data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and use data services.
Turn Hotspot On or Off
To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished. You can
control Hotspot from Settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Hotspot, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn Hotspot on or off.
Allowed Devices
Control whether devices can connect to your phone's Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your phone and connect using your phone's Hotspot name and
password.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap More options > Allowed Devices.
Add, and then enter the other device's Device name and MAC address. Consult the
3. Tap
other device's settings to find these details.
4. Tap OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list.
Configure Hotspot
Set up Hotspot to your preferences.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Hotspot >

Configure hotspot:
•
Network SSID: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot.
•
Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices
during a scan. Other devices can still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will have to set
up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password.
Settings
Apps >
Apps >
Apps >
More options to set these options:
Settings > Hotspot.
Settings > Hotspot.
Settings > Hotspot.
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