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Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro - Turn Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot On / Off

2026-10-22 18:05:17.527

Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro - Turn Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot On / Off

Here's how to turn Mobile Hotspot for your Pixel 8 / 8 Pro on or off.
When Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot is turned on, other Wi-Fi services are turned off.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to display all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings
    Network & internet
    Hotspot & tethering
    .
  3. Tap
    Wi-Fi hotspot
    .
  4. Tap
    Use Wi-Fi hotspot
     to turn on On icon or off Off icon.
    If grayed out, turn Battery saver off.
  5. If presented with the 'Warning' screen, tap
    OK
    .
Check out these FAQs if you're prompted to add Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot or need additional support.