Sharing the net connection of Google Pixel 5 in wifi is a very handy feature on the Google Pixel 5. Indeed, putting the Google Pixel 5 in modem mode afford them the ability to share the connection of the cellphone with your entourage or with your other devices. So, in case you do not have a suitable Wifi access where you stand, we will see in the following paragraphs the method to convert the Google Pixel 5 into a wifi hotspot. We will initially see the method to turn on and configure connection sharing. We will see in a secondary step what is the connection sharing and what it signifies for the Google Pixel 5.
How you can share the Google Pixel 5 connection
To turn your Google Pixel 5 into a Wi-Fi hotspot, it’s very straightforward. Indeed, it is actually just necessary to execute 2 steps. The first is to enable connection sharing and the secondary is to set up the network. All you have to do is stick to the 2 steps below.
Enable Internet Connection Sharing on Google Pixel 5
To share your Google Pixel 5 net connection, you’ll first have to enable connection sharing. To achieve this, go to the Google Pixel 5 Settings menu . When you’re there, you need to go to Wireless and Networks , and then find the Internet Connection Sharing tab. You will then have 3 choices available to you:
- Sharing the Wi-Fi connection: for connecting wireless devices
- USB sharing: when ever the Google Pixel 5 is connected to a laptop
- Share through mobile phone bluetooth
If you have made your choice, you just have to check to activate the sharing of the Google Pixel 5 connection. When it is active, you should see a small icon appear in the notifications bar.
Set up Wifi connection sharing on Google Pixel 5
Now that you’ve set your Google Pixel 5 in modem mode, you’ll have to set up the network so other devices may connect. Just those who have opted for Wi-Fi sharing are affected by the configuration. To set up, click Via Wifi under Internet Connection Sharing. If you are there, go to Configure the Wi-Fi hotspot. When you are on this page, you can change the password to connect to the Google Pixel 5 network. So, enter the password of your choice and confirm. Finally, you can also modify the network name in case you wish.
Connect to the Google Pixel 5 network
Now that the network is configured, you can connect to it with other devices. To achieve this, you simply have to bring your device and look for the Google Pixel 5 network among the available WIFI networks. If you have found it, you can sign in using the password that you designed. And there you have a good net connection!
What is Connection Sharing on a Google Pixel 5
To make it simple, sharing a connection means sharing the 3G or 4G connection of the Google Pixel 5 with other devices. So it is ideal when ever you don’t have a WiFi connection but you have 3G or 4G network on your Google Pixel 5. This allows you to have a good connection almost everywhere. Warning: Remember that Google Pixel 5’s connection share uses mobile data. It indicates that the net usage you are using is deducted from your mobile plan. Thus, it’s possible to configure a limit on the consumption of mobile data. Thus, after a specific limit, the Google Pixel 5 hotspot wifi turn off.
