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MOTO G PLAY (2021) - Manage Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings

2026-10-22 19:12:01.388

MOTO G PLAY (2021) - Manage Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings

Here's how to configure Mobile Hotspot settings (e.g., password, network name, etc.) on your moto g play (2021).

Set Up Mobile Hotspot

  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Network & internet
    Mobile Hotspot & Tethering
    .
  3. Tap
    Mobile Hotspot
    .
  4. Tap the
    Mobile hotspot switch
     to turn on On icon.
  5. From the Mobile Hotspot screen, configure the following as needed
    • Hotspot name (SSID)
    • Hide my device
      Enabled when a checkmark is present.
    • Security
      • WPA2 Personal
      • None
  6. Tap Advanced to configure:
    • Hotspot password
      Password can be changed.
    • AP Band
      • 2.4 GHz Band
      • 5.0 GHz Band
    • Client (DHCP) start address

Manage Devices

  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Network & internet
    Mobile Hotspot & Tethering
    .
  3. Tap
    Mobile Hotspot
    .
  4. Tap the
    Mobile hotspot switch
     to turn on On icon.
  5. Tap
    Advanced
     then tap
    Manage devices
    .
    Restricts which devices are allowed to connect.
  6. To set allowed devices, tap
    Manage allowed devices
    .
    1. Tap
      Allow all devices
       to enable or disable.
      Enabled when a checkmark is present.
    2. To add, tap
      Add allowed device
      :
      1. Enter the MAC address and device name (optional) then tap
        OK
        .
      2. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. When finished, tap the
        Back icon Back icon
        (upper-left)
  7. Tap
    Device limit
    .
    Limits how many devices can be connected at the same time.
    1. Select an option (e.g., 2 Devices, 3 Devices, 10 Devices, etc.)
    2. Tap
      Continue
      .

Timeout

  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Network & internet
    Mobile Hotspot & Tethering
    .
  3. Tap
    Mobile Hotspot
    .
  4. Tap the
    Mobile hotspot switch
     to turn on On icon.
  5. Tap Advanced then tap
    Timeout settings
    .
    Sets how long before the hotspot turns off after no activity.
  6. Select an option:
    • 10 minutes
    • 15 minutes
    • 30 minutes
    • 60 minutes
    • Never turn-off