Fortunately, viewing the list of devices connected to your Android hotspot is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Turn on your Android hotspot
Before you can view the list of devices connected to your Android hotspot, you need to turn on the hotspot feature on your phone. To do this, go to your phone’s Settings app and select “Network & internet.” Then, select “Hotspot & tethering” and toggle the switch to turn on your hotspot.
Step 2: Access the hotspot settings
Once you’ve turned on your hotspot, go back to the “Hotspot & tethering” menu. You should now see a list of options related to your hotspot, including “Portable hotspot,” “Wi-Fi hotspot,” and “USB tethering.” Tap on the “Portable hotspot” option to access the hotspot settings.
Step 3: View connected devices
Within the hotspot settings, you should see an option called “Connected devices.” Tap on this option to view a list of all devices that are currently connected to your Android hotspot.
Step 4: Review the list of connected devices
The list of connected devices will include the names and IP addresses of all devices that are currently connected to your hotspot. If you see a device on the list that you don’t recognize or suspect might be causing issues with your hotspot, you can tap on the device to view more information, such as its MAC address or signal strength.
Step 5: Manage connected devices
If you want to prevent a device from connecting to your hotspot in the future, you can use the “Allowed devices” option within the hotspot settings. This feature lets you manually add MAC addresses of devices that you want to allow to connect to your hotspot. Any device that is not on your list of allowed devices will be blocked from connecting to your hotspot.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily view who is connected to your Android hotspot and manage the devices that are allowed to connect. This can help you ensure the security and stability of your hotspot, and prevent unauthorized access to your phone’s internet connection. So the next time you turn on your Android hotspot, take a few extra moments to check the list of connected devices and make sure that you’re in control of who’s accessing your network.