iPhone hotspot keeps disconnecting other devices
Your iPhone's hotspot is dropping connections due to weak WiFi, Bluetooth interference, or iOS bugs. Try turning off Bluetooth, moving closer to your phone, and restarting the hotspot. If that doesn't work, restart your iPhone and your connecting device. Most of the time this fixes it.
iPhone's personal hotspot can get flaky from Bluetooth interference, WiFi on your iPhone cutting in and out, or a software glitch. These are all easy fixes. We'll clear the interference, restart the connection, and stabilize it.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Keeping Bluetooth on and wondering why the hotspot is unstable. Bluetooth is in many cases the culprit.
- Trying to use the hotspot in an area with weak cellular signal. Your hotspot is only as good as your iPhone's data signal.
Signs you need professional help
- If you've restarted both devices, turned off Bluetooth, and are in an area with strong signal but the hotspot still drops, give us a call and we can check your iPhone's hardware.
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