Google Pixel: Enable Wi-Fi Hotspot

Turn your Google Pixel smartphone into a Wi-Fi hotspot with these steps.

From the Home screen, slide the apps up and open “Settings“.
Tap “More“.
Select “Tethering & portable hotspot“.
Slide “Portable Wi-Fi hotspot” to “On“.
Select “Set up Wi-Fi hotspot“.
Set the “Network name“, “Password” and other options as desired. Once you select “Save“, other devices can connect and use your phone as a wireless network.

Why don’t I see the “Tethering & portable hotspot” option on my Pixel?

Your wireless carrier may not allow it. Contact your provider for more information.

Why does the hotspot turn itself off periodically?

If a device isn’t connected to it for a while, it will automatically turn off.

Maresa says

August 27, 2017 at 2:16 pm

Is there a way to connect to google home using the hotspot from your phone? Trying to bypass the need for an external WIFI source.
Mike says

February 22, 2017 at 9:04 pm

I used to have an HTC One M8. When I set up the tether on that phone, I could see how many users were connected and who was connected. I can’t seem to do that on the Pixel though (I still have Verizon which is what I had before). Is there not on option on the Pixel to see connected users?

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