We’ll also look at the differences between various hotspot connection types: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB.

The steps vary slightly between other devices; some of those differences are called out below.

How Do I Connect My Personal Hotspot to My Computer?

Wi-Fi is off prompt highlighted in Windows 11.

Turn off Wi-Fi on your machine.

Start the hotspot on your phone.

It’s calledPersonal Hotspot on iPhone/iPad, andhotspot & tethering on some Android phones.

Steps to enable USB tetherin in Android 12 on Pixel phone.

Those links describe all the necessary steps to get to the right screen and unlock the hotspot.

If you’re using Android, chooseUSB tetheringfrom that screen.

Apple users need to have iTunes installed.

Steps in Android 12 to enable a hotspot and tethering on a Pixel phone.

Your PC should connect to the hotspot automatically.

See the tips at the bottom of this page if it’s not working.

How Can I Connect My Mobile Hotspot to PC Without USB Cable?

Selecting the hotspot from a Pixel phone in Windows 11.

you could share your phone’s internet with your gear over a wireless connection, too.

Toward the bottom of this page is a look at Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth hotspots.

Turn on the hotspot on your phone (see steps above for help).

Setup directions vary considerably if you’re using a dedicated mobile hotspot not built-in to your phone.

Connect to the newly made wireless web link from your gear.

If the internet isn’t working from your rig, see the tips at the bottom of this page.

What’s Better for Hotspots: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB?

Be aware of this if you have a limited data plan.

Some carriers offer evenlessdata to hotspots than they do normal connections.

Check with your mobile operator for specific details.

Check out theseother ways it’s possible for you to reduce mobile data usage.

Why Is My PC Not Connecting to a Mobile Hotspot?