Hotspot - Using Your Phone for Mobile Internet Access

How to set up iOS and aAndroid phones to create a mobile WiFi Hotspot
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[@jiaghia6232]

Blah blah blah!!!

[@dottotech]

I am Groot.

[@alertbox]

My router has just died so I will be using my iPhone Hotspot for the first time. Lifesaver. Thanks for the video.

[@lourdesA]

Good info. It's more convenient than wifi stick, but it is similar, or does it use more data? Thanks!

[@agustingarcia6705]

useful video for sure im trainning in El Salvador for customer service thank you very much.

[@chakotahardy8172]

can you connect to another persons data tho I keep seeing someone else's and ik it's bc its an open network but couldn't I connect by using there address

[@armandocornejo5560]

Do you no how to connect a DVD to hotspot tryn to user my KZbin true my dvd

[@ceannasai5731]

This taught me nothing that I did not already do.... but thanking you kindly anyway ✌🌴

[@darshnapatel4333]

Hi I’m still learning about what exactly is a hot spot. At my job they don’t have WiFi and I would like to do some work on my computer while sitting here. If I don’t want to use my phones hotspot can I buy it from somewhere? I remember one time we brought hotspot when we rented a car.

[@nonelost1]

Another reason to use personal hotspot is because both of our local "home internet" companies (Comcast/CenturyLink) are too greedy. And without home internet, I can't get wifi. Therefore my iPhone is connected via USB hardwire to my iMac via a cellular only internet connection. I could do Bluetooth hotspot, but I don't want the radiation and I do want the hardwire reliability. Personal "Hotschpotten" at home certainly is not the fastest connection by far as I get a LOT of "buffering" with it that I did not get with my old Comcast ethernet connection. But I'd rather put up with that, rather than give up my fixed "even steven" $55/month T-mobile One "Unlimited" talk/text/data. To me, this beats Comcast and CenturyLink with their multiple additional "odd pennies" hidden fees, which allows them to slowly creep up the final bill. I got rid of my CenturyLink landline in 2016 in part because of that "upcreep syndrome". And Comcast is NOTORIOUS for intentionally overbilling!

[@daviddaviscrawford3669]

Doing this right now! I am in the forest! Awesome video thanks for explaining

[@carmelcutie7665]

I used all the data for my hotspot. Is there anything I can do. Thank you.

[@sandilum]

Thanks Steve, good point on tethering via USB, love it, so easy on my Iphone 6+

[@riteshadrokarriteshadrokar8510]

ok

[@hohohoaaa2262]

@@riteshadrokarriteshadrokar8510 ok

[@medo123345]

Thank you watching your programs is my daily exercise. Well done Mohamed.

[@dottotech]

Mohamed Hameedi Thanks Mohamed! Sounds like a great routine!

[@darrenziegler6815]

Thank you for the helpful information

[@christopherl.garland8560]

4 there any free hotspots apps wit out usin data

[@djthrowbacknewyork7142]

hi i have a phone and to hotspot my new phone would it work the phones have wifi or unactivated phone thats new

[@tabbyorndorff5299]

How do u use your hot spot on lg

[@pcking2008]

Thank you Sir

[@user-daviddog]

Does your cell phone plane charge you to connect to your smart tv

[@daarulkhayr9020]

Thank you very muych how you explain this great lesson. BUT can you recourding Another vedio About software making software with reallity?

[@benjoseph7990]

Is it posible to teather my phone to my mi box android tv box?

[@hyperbolemasterkerry1307]

Here is another reason to use the phone’s hotspot. I bought a WiFi-only IPad. I can use my IPhone to feed the IPad the Internet. So, while I am out and about playing Pokémon Go, I can use the larger IPad screen.

[@akolie]

Hey what's your code

[@soclitus1891]

Hyperbole Master Kerry yo a quick yes or no question does it cost money

One question: If I turn the hotspot on my tablet (no SIM card so I pay anything) and connect to it with my phone, will something cost? PS: Neither of them have mobile data.

[@rickquesada925]

Thank you for making this video.

[@jamilp670]

thank u sir

[@aytplayes100]

Does it make your bill bigger

[@lorpatty]

This was a big help. Thank you!

[@dottotech]

+lorpatty Glad to hear it!

[@UniqueTouch]

Hello, I'm wanting to use my mobile hotspot ON OCCASION when I Dj and this will be my first time and when I use the hotspot -- WILL ALL INBOUND CALLS JUST GO INTO MAILBOX or will an incoming call come through Sir??? How do I stop the interruption so my music playing isn't affected Sir???

[@AZ_sunshine]

thank you!

[@UnknownBlaze]

can you help me on this.so when I turn it on the Hotspot it only shows on my pc not on phones can you help me please.

[@yourgmaslover715]

Does this use up alot of your data?

[@dare2act]

Can you connect your Roku to your mobile Hotspot to get rid of WI Fi????? If so how??

[@Sheilamaizi]

Does it cost more if you are travelling internationally?

[@filamanflashy-versacecliqu5028]

Does anyone know who invented the mobile hotspot?.

[@martajareneechesney8412]

thx

[@aristackzz7981]

does it charge you to use it?

[@GamingCakeMan]

How can you, verify to turn on hotspot on android phones

[@jikalope230]

I jus wanna know if I can do this for like 5+ hours safely

[@kandimata777]

Can you cast to the tv with hot spot?

[@dottotech]

I don't see why not.

[@gabbylikeskicks]

QUESTION.. I know that mobile hotspots have to have a data plan on their phones. And then this data is converted as wifi for other devices.. WHAT IF I was connected to a WiFi router (I have my mobile data turned OFF and my WiFi turned ON), will my device (mobile hotspot) share the wifi instead of my mobile data instead? Or will other devices still keep feeding off of my mobile data?

[@blurpp62]

*Hotshpottin* got you a sub😂😂

[@DavidRudley]

What if u have a ipod?

[@shahzebkhan6801]

It says it has limited access, how can I change that and make it connect it to me laptop

[@bhagwatilalmenaria8355]

world best explanation

[@mediaSophia88]

My home wifi I've got disconnected temporarily so now I can use my smartphone to get online on my computer

[@dibbage]

Ok what if you don't have a phone plan and do you have to pay like every month or something

[@mirhanan3051]

how to know or recognise which device is connected

[@thyecheowwei398]

How can I share my mobile hotspot to my smart tv

[@kingto5682]

I past internet to a table but now is telling sign in to network I pres it and it never signs in why it just says error

[@KYfishguy]

I cant view some websites using my phone as a hotspot on my pc. It always times out. ???

[@mabelore3355]

When I go to set up a hot spot on my iPhone, it sends me to a website to set it up and the website has a long error message

[@subjectz1171]

I made a hotspot on a Acatel one touch but every time I connect with my Xperia E3 nothing works, browser doesn't work, KZbin app won't work I don't understand please help.

[@adrielmartinez8258]

Question, are they going to charge me for using it . Btw it’s for Pokémon go

[@sandramosteller9944]

just moved into a rural area,,,,no internet provided by anyone. help

[@bigshae1able]

I have 3g cell phone service. I have a 15 year out PC and don't believe it has wireless connection capabilities. How would my computer get connected to my 3g internet service.

[@rrrush]

Data is tge internet u use on ur phone. Hotspot is the same but sharing ur internet with other devices but uses ur internet connection depending on your plan alright.

[@santanusarkarshorts]

How to connect internet from an Android device to another Android device through USB data cable? Not through hotspot. If possible please reply.

[@DubRuxx]

i have T-Mobile with an unlimited data plan and my hotspot is able for use but if I use it does it charge my plan more?

[@dottotech]

+Markus LeBlanc I suspect not but I would check with T mobile before I went to crazy with downloading

[@harmansmagh1940]

Brilliant

[@CloudShys]

i have boost mobile with ultimate data, but i don't have personal hotspot on my iphone

[@brittnaybat]

U probably do.. It's usually included in your plan. Maybe 8 gb of Hotspot data

[@nazimtyagi7842]

Very nice

[@indradeo1]

Wow amazing video

[@nickhowe22]

every time I try it says I don't have a subscription and wants me to change my plane and prolly pay more to use it. I thought this is a function of the phone and not something governed by Verizon... I I need to unlock my phone in order to utilize this function?

[@marthaagboola]

Can u use hotspot if u don't have a SIM card?

[@plasticbaggy]

KeishaAgbx no

[@napoleonsimmons2069]

can I use hotspot for blue Ray for Netflix?

[@dottotech]

You would use a lot of data

[@Conankun101]

if i use promos like unlisurfing on the phone that will open the hotspot is the connected device will be affected by that promo? please help me!

[@dottotech]

I have no idea what you are referring to, sorry.

[@Conankun101]

okay.

[@Snowball315]

i got no internet on my hostpot why dosnet work

[@BlakeG313]

Idk

[@Fuscoooo]

can you demo how to share your net connection from your pc to android tablet?

[@dottotech]

C Fusco Does your Tablet have Wifi?

[@Fuscoooo]

Yes Sir, wifi and 4G though AT&T. Samsung Pro 12.2.

[@dottotech]

C Fusco Then can you not just connect your Tablet to your WiFi network, or is your PC hardwired into the intent and you are looking to use the PC as the WiFi modem?

[@Fuscoooo]

dottotech ... i don't have wifi at work. its a W7 laptop. so, yes, i'm looking to turn the laptop into a wifi modem. Thanks Chris!

[@dottotech]

Here you go! answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/how-do-i-turn-my-laptop-into-a-wireless-modem/4716460c-a3e9-4bbb-8021-2462ac651397

[@guchisashanko7032]

i am using Lenovo PB2 and android version 6.0 .it is automatically turning off hotspot in ten minutes and i try to resolve the problem but i can not get the solution .pls would you help me.

[@OHDUcKy-vl8vx]

Does it cost money

[@eezaysnoway6746]

can ip camera (not webcams) connected to it?

[@dottotech]

Sure

[@kbootie56]

Can anybody help me I can't I turn off the screen overlay, I have a tab a tablet Samsung I have tried many times to fix this problem but it didn't work I have watched KZbin videos and I still don't get it I do what they say do but I just can't turn it off I would like to add third-party apps on my tablet please help

[@tylershumski7133]

does it use up celular data? plz help me

[@dottotech]

yes

[@thediamondapple-justacomen5126]

I have already updated my iOS to 9.3.2, however there was still no personal hotspot anywhere I've even used search but I can't find it. Is my iPad to old?

[@thediamondapple-justacomen5126]

*too

[@dottotech]

Does it have mobility?

[@thediamondapple-justacomen5126]

+dottotech yes

[@gkar42069]

Can this be used if you're always roaming? my home Internet is garbage and won't be getting any better anytime soon so can i do hotspot for gaming if I'm always on roaming data?

[@dottotech]

+WillLegend You could but for gaming you would use a lot of data, it could get expensive.

[@gkar42069]

+dottotech well that's not really an issue, just didn't know if the hotspot would even work well if I'm on roaming. ty for the reply

[@Charlieboy617]

The funny thing is I looked this up so me and my friend could play Pokemon go because I have an I pod I just want to ask can I pods connect to hotspots

[@dottotech]

Yep

[@2xnabil480]

Same its all for pokemon go

[@Charlieboy617]

dottotech ok thanks :)

[@Goatvillekid]

Forgive me, but I don't get it. When my smart phone wasn't activated, I used wi-fi at coffee shops, etc., and it's obvious why a mobile hotspot would be better --- but with an activated smart phone, then why? It's already connected to the internet. What am I missing?

[@dottotech]

You don't need it, but if say you wanted to use your notebook, then the hotspot would enable access.

[@brittnaybat]

You don't use mobile data while your on Hotspot. Your using Hotspot data. It's seperate. I have unlimited mobile data and 50gb of "Hotspot " only data. It is a data using wifi basically. I have no home internet. I can't stream to my TV without using my mobile Hotspot.

[@carmelcutie7665]

@@brittnaybat my hot-spot is saying I used all the data and it's a new month. Any way you can help.. I don't understand. Thanks

[@dmaher2007]

I'm using samsung s7 edge, and have 2 issues. 1 it keeps looking for the IP address, and never connects and 2 my usb is Gray out so can't connect to that also, anyone have a fix for this?

[@javisantos2046]

How many devices can be connected at once?

[@dottotech]

Depends on the phone. 3 or 4 should usually work

[@CosmicCyclone352]

This started 2 day ago. So when I turn on my mobile hotspot all my devices can connect. But when they do they don't get the internet access. Like it show they are connected but no internet access. Do you know how to fix this or I have to call my provider to get it fix.

[@dottotech]

You will need to check with your provider

[@BlakeG313]

If ur on an unlimited data plan you have to pay extra for hotspot

[@OrderOfTheRedstone]

I don't have the hotspot capabilities on my phone is there a way to get a app that will add the signal or am I screwed WiFi hotspot less plzz tell me if there's a app that will add one even though my phone doesn't have hotspot settings

[@dottotech]

Contact your carrier, they would be the ones to ask. They may have disabled it or not offer it.

[@OrderOfTheRedstone]

dottotech but how can they disable it I'm on straight talk do they disable it too I'm on the $45 unlimited plan

[@zohaibali7962]

i did the same my pc also connect with hotspot wifi but when i am try to browse something its say your internet is not connected please help

[@dottotech]

Zohaib Ali I really need more details, But in some countries the mobility providers disable this feature, perhaps that is happening to you!

[@maxxbenzz7842]

My smart tv doesnt accept my phones password?? Samusung smart TV about 5 years old

[@SsscRl]

it says i need to pay to cricket in order to turn on hotspot plz help

[@brittnaybat]

U pay for Hotspot data. It's usually included in your monthly bill. Pay your bill

[@ARIEDN19]

can I use one phone

[@Lord_Leland]

I'm on an unlimited data plan, and considering adding hotspot to it. My question is, if I have hotspot turned on so that another device can use it, if I use my phone for activities that consume data, does it use up hotspot data, or my normal mobile data. (For only the activities on the phone) Thanks in advance :)

[@Lord_Leland]

Oh and I'm on Sprint by the way if it makes a difference.

[@aileenybarra3700]

mobile data

[@jesusgurrola430]

i have a hot spot but it keep getting me to the self service thing help

[@dottotech]

I think you need to look to your phone or carrier supplier for help on this one.

[@176gumi]

does it use data

[@dottotech]

Yes

[@michaeljoseph258]

No

[@brittnaybat]

You have 2 types of date.. Hotspot has its "own"date. Mobile data is seperate. People usually have 8-10Gb of Hotspot data and unlimited mobile data.

[@ijustwant2game]

Wait a second. Will this make my data plans fo through the roof?(i have sprint btw)

[@dottotech]

No Name It could!

[@brianpetitt2312]

I cant find the hotspot on my phone...

[@tomas_dias5]

Do You spend a lot of MB using hotspot to your computer?

[@dottotech]

+MTV DIAS I only do it occasionally, so no,

[@melissawickliff5248]

dottotech when i use my hotspot is says no connection on my ps4

[@UserUser-he1ik]

when i go to my phine wifi settings it appears me a ps4 wifi and its locked with a code. where do i find that code ?

[@dottotech]

+User User No idea, i would check with the manufacturer or you carrier who you bought it from.

[@lindseysteele6037]

my laptop connects on wifi but my pc ask for a password why. I have usb card on pc .

[@analynagas4443]

why i cannot acces the internet

[@buckwildngville]

Funny straight talk iPhone 5s has hotspot but is unusable and against policy but the phone has the option of hotspot ....help????

[@93davve93]

What program allows you control your Android phone on your computer like that?

[@dottotech]

David Isaksson I use a Samsung solution called SideSync

[@ericmonse2165]

I have tmobile and pay $25 for unlimited hotspot that is not shared with my text talk or data. So if I turn my hotspot on will it bypass my tmobile network and only use my unlimited hotspot?

[@dottotech]

You need to check with your carrier

[@noturaveragelady9277]

Still not connecting

[@davidwpinkston4226]

if you do verizon, there is an additional cost

[@JJerseyGirl]

I am going to South Korea and want to use my phone to navigate around the city using the internet but I don't want to be charged $$$$$$$ by my U.S. carrier.I have Walmart family mobile. What can I do???

[@dottotech]

Is it unlocked? get a pay-as-you-go plan in Korea.