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Connected Car Wi-Fi (Volkswagen) - Turn Wi-Fi Hotspot On / Off

2026-10-22 14:59:48.167

Connected Car Wi-Fi (Volkswagen) - Turn Wi-Fi Hotspot On / Off

Here's how to turn the Mobile Hotspot for your Volkswagen in-vehicle Wi-Fi service on or off.
For vehicles equipped with MIB3 Infotainment system or ID.4 vehicles, Wi-Fi settings are only accessible through the Infotainment screen.
  • To access Wi-Fi settings, navigate:
    Menu
    Settings
    Wi-Fi
    Infotainment system as hotspot
    .
  • From Wi-Fi settings, SSID and Passphrase can be updated and Hotspot turned on/off.
Your Volkswagen must be running or have 'accessory mode' turned on for the Wi-Fi Hotspot to function.
  1. Open the myVW app.
    Ensure your vehicle is connected to a Wi-Fi capable device (e.g., phone, tablet, PC).
  2. Tap the
    Account icon
    Account icon.
  3. Tap
    Vehicle Management
    .
  4. Tap the desired vehicle.
  5. Tap
    Wi-Fi Settings
    .
  6. From the 'Hotspot' section, tap the
    On / Off switch
    to turn on Wi-Fi on switch.
Check out the Connected Car Wi-Fi FAQs for additional support.