I keep having to reconnect to my iPhone’s Wi-Fi repeatedly because it deactivates itself automatically, even when my laptop isn’t in sleep mode. Both devices are on the same Apple account, and I don’t have this issue with any other Wi-Fi network. Any suggestions? I don't have any issue when connected; the connection works as expected. It’s so weird because the hotspot never disables itself, but my MacBook keeps disconnecting. Also, I keep getting the same notification asking if I’d like to connect to my phone’s hotspot.
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Models and operating system versions?
Hi,
What model iPhone and Mac computer are you using, and what are their OS versions?
Thanks in advance.
Models...
Not that I think it makes any difference but Macbook pro 14 m4 pro and iPhone 15 pro max
Hotspot Behavior
Hi Mert,
My experience with Hotspot on the iPhone is that if the connection goes idle for a time, or if no device is connected (like a device going into Sleep mode), Hotspot will turn off. I am guessing that this is a power-saving feature. Toggling the Hotspot off and back on again on the phone should allow you to get reconnected.
Agree
I agree it automatically disconnects. Wish there was a toggle to keep it on however, as sometimes when outside because my glasses have not been used for say 10 minutes or whatever the time is I have to connect again. A pain it is.
I’ve never actually seen…
I’ve never actually seen this, I’ve used my phone as a primary router for like two years, it was kind of painful but I never actually saw issues with disconnecting, try with a wire I guess?
Re: Models...
I was asking because, if you had an older/outdated iPhone model for example, or you had an older/outdated computer, you may have issues with connectivity due to hardware and/or software conflicts. As you seem to have quite new equipment, this does not seem to be the case. As has been mentioned before, the iPhone hotspot can be a little finicky. What I have found works best for me is the following:
1. Make sure your iPhone screen does not lock until you have already established a connection. Even then, keep the personal hotspot screen up rather than minimizing to the home screen.
2. Connecting with a cable, is more stable than doing it wirelessly.
3. Optionally, you could turn on screen curtain, set your iPhone to never lock, and connect your hotspot via a cable. This would ensure that your hotspot stays active. Just remember to reset the screen lock time out when you're done with hotspot.