Instant Hotspot

Now you can connect to your phone’s mobile hotspot by adding it to your PC’s Wi-Fi menu. Instant Hotspot provides you with a convenient way of repeatedly connecting to your phone’s hotspot without having to provide a password every time.

Important: Mobile data charges may apply.

What are the requirements for using this feature?

PC requirements:

A PC running Windows 11, version 22H2 build 22621 or later.
A PC with Bluetooth support and Wi-Fi adapter.
Phone Link version 1.22092.211.0 or later

Phone requirements:

Samsung mobile device with OneUI 4.1.1 or later.
HONOR mobile device with HONOR Magic OS 8.1 or later.
OPPO or OnePlus or Realme mobile device with ColorOS 14.1 or later.
vivo with Funtouch 15.0 or later.
SIM card with hotspot capable plan.
Link to Windows app version 1.22093.2.0 or later.

How to enable this feature?

From your PC:

Open Phone Link.
Go to Settings > Features > Instant Hotspot.
Select Setup Instant Hotspot.
Follow the directions provided on the pop-up > select Send Notification > go to your Android device.
Select the notification.
Select Allow.

From your Android device:

Open Link to Windows application on your Android device.
Toggle on Instant Hotspot.
Go to your PC's Wi-Fi menu and connect to your mobile phone's hotspot.

Why don't I see the feature available on the Phone Link?

Ensure that you have the latest updates of Phone Link and Link to Windows application. Make sure your PC is updated to Windows 11m build 22621 or later.

Tip: The Phone Link is designed to be experienced as part of your PC's Windows taskbar. For users who have linked an Android device to the PC, the app may get pinned to the taskbar of your PC. If you prefer to unpin the app, right-click its icon, and then select Unpin from taskbar.

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